Ducky Love Splashes In!
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The Healthy Kids Are Contagious school site program of Sutter Lakeside Hospital & Center for Health invite the public Friday, March 21, from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. for an evening of fun and games celebrating the release of “Ducky Love,” by Kelly Mather, author and Sutter Lakeside CEO.
Ducky Love is Mather’s second children's book geared towards helping children understand and take charge of their health. The first, "The 5 Keys to Wellness," introduced children to five basic principles for living a healthy lifestyle.
Ducky Love is written for younger children and focuses on the first key to wellness: self-love. Through a sweet and simple tale the main character Ducky learns, with the help of some other animal friends, that love of one’s self is the first important step towards true health and happiness.
Developed by Mather, both books and the 5 Keys to Wellness concepts, which identify and promote five aspects of healthful living including self-love, breathing, positive choices, balance and trust, are an integral part of the Healthy Kids Are Contagious programs offered in schools throughout Lake County. These free programs bring health care professionals to classrooms to educate and inspire children about health.
“To improve health and lower healthcare costs in our county, we are reaching the kids,” said Mather. “The Healthy Kids Are Contagious program not only educates students about nutrition and exercise but it also addresses mental and emotional issues from our Five Keys to Wellness principals, so they will be motivated to make healthier choices for a lifetime.”
People of all ages are welcome to attend the free Ducky Love release party and meet Ms. Mather, enjoy entertaining performances by local children, enjoy healthy snacks, play games, and receive fun prizes. It will be held at the Marge Alakszay Center at Terrace Middle School in Lakeport. For more information, please call the Sutter Lakeside Wellness Center for Health at 262-5171.
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