The Children's Museum of Indianapolis and Health Care Excel Present Health House: A Place to Learn and Play!
Posted on: Wednesday, 28 February 2007, 18:35 CST
INDIANAPOLIS, Feb. 28 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Teaching children early about fitness, nutrition and weight is a critical link in building a foundation of healthy behaviors for a lifetime. A new permanent exhibit at The Children's Museum of Indianapolis called Health House has been designed to assist parents and children in making healthy lifestyle choices. It was made possible through a generous gift from Health Care Excel (HCE), a private, non- profit consulting organization committed to improving the quality of health care.
"With the assistance of Health Care Excel, The Children's Museum created an extraordinary experience for children and families to learn about healthy behaviors at an early age," said Jeffrey H. Patchen, president and CEO of The Children's Museum of Indianapolis.
"Health House's target age group is children between the ages 4 and 8, we're pleased that the exhibit reaches out to all age groups making it a fun experience for everyone," said Sharon Smith, CEO of Health Care Excel.
The exhibit was developed with information from families, children, and an advisory committee of health experts. Museum members and general visitors were surveyed to help the museum's exhibit development team identify the topics that children were interested in and the healthy habits parents wanted their children to develop.
In Health House, a grandfather clock reminds visitors to take time in the day for active play that families can do together such as raking leaves. In the front yard, museum staff lead families in easy and inexpensive physical activities.
In the kitchen and pantry, explore options for healthy snacks and learn how to read a food label to choose healthy mealtime options. The kitchen table area emphasizes the importance of eating together as a family, which has a positive effect on weight management and school performance.
Other rooms are focused on the second purpose of the exhibit: helping children develop healthy habits. In the bathroom, learn to wash hands properly and practice proper dental care. Parents learn about safety precautions in the bathroom and discover where germs lurk. In the bedroom, find out how important it is to get a good night's sleep.
The Children's Museum of Indianapolis
CONTACT: Donna Lolla, Director of Public and Media Relations of TheChildren's Museum of Indianapolis, office: +1-317-334-4003, mobile:+1-317-363-9840, donnal@ChildrensMuseum.org
Web site: http://www.childrensmuseumofindianapolis.org/
Source: PRNewswire-USNewswire
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