Teens and greens: Time to get creative

Are you the parent of a teenager who cringes at the sight of anything green on their dinner plate? If so, there are a few things that you can do about your dietary predicament.

Library Corner

All Contra Costa County library branches offer programs for children, teens, adults and families. All branches are closed Feb. 20 for the observance of Presidents Day. For library hours and updated information, call the local branch or 800-984-4636 or visit www.ccclib.org .

Parents Are Key in Helping Obese Kids Lose Weight, AHA Says

The key to combating juvenile obesity lies with parents, the American Heart Association says. The AHA released a scientific statement in its most recent issue of "Circulation" journal. Here are tips for parents to curb weight problems in kids, based on that report.

KickinKitchen.TV Offers Kids a One-Stop Destination for the First-Ever Tween Musical-Sitcom-Style TV and Web Series ...

Beginning January 31, 2012 multi-platform site encourages nutrition, cooking, and healthy eating – in a totally fresh package.Hollywood, CA (PRWEB) January 31, 2012 KidsCOOK Productions announces the launch of KickinKitchen.TV a ground-breaking multimedia comedy series about four teens creating and starring in their very own musical cooking show. Beginning Tuesday, January 31, 2012 ...

Asheville-area Fitness Calendar

QI GONG for Body, Mind, Spirit-Opening the Body’s Energy Channels: 7 p.m. today, Jubilee! Community, 46 Wall St., Asheville. Taught by Paul Marks, acupuncturist and Qi Gong instructor. $10 donation. For more information, call 298-1245.