Below is a guest post from Hyperformance Athletics in Savannah 

Wouldn’t it be amazing if you always did healthy things all the time without even thinking about it?

That’s the beauty of a habit. It just happens without a whole lot of resistance.

We’ll got habits – the routine things we do from the moment we wake up to the moment we go to sleep (even the way we sleep is a routine).

Our kids have habits too. Some are great, and some we wish as parents we could break before it gets harder later in life.

Here are few tips for making some of those things we KNOW we should be doing more of a habit. (These are good for grownups and well as kids.)

One thing at time. Don’t try to pile on multiple new habits at once. That’s a recipe for failure.

Pair the habit with something you already do routinely. For instance, if you’ve decided that you should drink more water, connect it with something you already do. Perhaps when you turn the water on to take a shower in the morning, it triggers you to go snag a quick drink as you wait for the shower to warm up.

Chunk it down. Reduce resistance to getting started by setting a goal in the smallest increment possible. If getting more activity during the day is a goal, you’re not likely to stop your other habits to work in 30 minutes. But if you can work in 1 minute a couple of times a day you’ll find you are getting in much more than that one minute. Getting started is the hardest part.

Reward yourself (with something healthy of course, but enjoyable). My kids don’t love to read, but they like their time with me. So we read for a bit and then they get some bonus attention that is just theirs.

Take notice. You want your kids to pick up after themselves? Verbally applaud them for doing the task as soon as notice it getting even a tiny bit better.

Progress is better than perfection. Our habits are always a work in progress. Keep looking for news ways to make doing the good stuff easier.

Want more ideas? Check out the the Junior League of Savannah’s FREE Fit Kids Fest on Sat. March 2 2019, 1-4PM @ Savannah State University. There will all sorts of activities and local vendors that love to make Savannah families healthier. Stop by the Hyperformance Athletics Obstacle Course and say hello.

The above is a guest post from Hyperformance Athletics in Savannah 

Hyperformance Athletics, 904 E. 70th St.Savannah, 31405
email crossfithp@gmail.com, tel: 912-335-3615, CrossFit Hyperformance is a SouthernMamas.com advertiser 

Heavenly Spa @ The Westin Savannah Harbor Golf Resort & Spa in Savannah offers discounted treatments on special Guest Spa Nights on the second Thursday of each month.

For your convenience, Heavenly Spa is open late and offers discounted treatments every second Thursday of the month for Spa Nights. These appointment times are highly sought-after; so it’s strongly recommend that you book in advance to be assured your desired time.

4-8PM on the second Thursday of each month (March 14, April 11, May 9,  June 13, July 11, Aug. 8)
$99 spa treatments
Complimentary use of amenities
Call to book (912) 201-2250

Learn more about spa services here. 

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2019 15th Annual Tybee Turtle Trot 5k Beach Run
Presented by Tybee Marine Science Center

Sat. April 27 2019 on Tybee Is.
1509 Strand Ave

Come to Tybee Island and run to support our nesting sea turtle monitoring program. Starting and finishing at the Tybee pier and pavilion, the run includes a sea turtle release, music, finish line food, shirt, awards for the top finishers, free parking passes for the first 50 runners to sign up.

SEA TURTLE RELEASE: After the race, there will be a ceremonial releasing of a sea turtle back to the ocean right off the beach with partners from the Georgia Sea Turtle Center on Jekyll Island. This is a hospital for sick or injured turtles.

Register for the race online here.

Ready to tumble?

Check out one of  Crowned Elite Athletics in Savannah‘s  tumbling classes today.

Crowned Elite Athletics has Savannah tumbling classes for all ages and skill levels with new intermediate and advanced classes beginning on Thursdays.

Combine a tumbling class with one of Crowned Elite’s stunting or flexibility classes for a winning combo.

Cost: $55 monthly or $95 for any two.

Register online here. 

Crowned Elite Athletics, (912) 308-5719, crownedeliteathletics.com, 202 Bourne Blvd, Suite 160 Savannah, GA 31408, Crowned Elite Athletics is a SouthernMamas.com advertiser

Your child is invited to participate in a fun Girls Golf of Savannah Clinic, Sat. Feb. 23 2019, 3-4:30PM.

The clinic is for girls ages 7 years old to high school seniors.

Cost: $15 per member of Girls Golf; $20 per non-member of Girls Golf.

Come learn the basics of golf, and be empowered, enriched, engaged, exercised & energized.

Learn golf in a fun way with a variety of different activities & games.

For more information, call: 912-421-8582 – ask for Coach Paul

Email: thegolfswingstudio@gmail.com

Learn more here.

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Time to register your child for ASWING Junior Golf Academy Summer Camp in Savannah.

Week-long golf summer camps are offered. All are held at Mary Calder Golf Club in Savannah, 9AM-Noon. Cost: $150 per week. Lead instructor is Paul Johnson, PGA.

Register online here or call 912-421-8582 .

ASWING Junior Golf Academy Summer Camps are not trying to help create good golfers. They’re trying to create AMAZING golfers. The way they will go about creating those amazing golfers is vastly different from what is available in most junior golf programs.

ASWING Junior Golf Academy Summer Camps in Savannah focus on the needs and learning styles of juniors. Kids learn by playing and by encouragement, which they provide with a “Golf Playground” of stations and activities during every clinic. The kids love the excitement. The children who go through ASWING will build a love for golf and physical activity.

ASWING Junior Golf Academy resides at Mary Calder Golf Club and its lead instructor is Paul Johnson. For more information or to register, visit: www.A-Swing.com or call 912-421-8582 .

Golf Camp 2019 Dates

June 3-7
June 10-14
June 24-28

For more info, contact Paul Johnson at 912-421-8582 or via email at TheGolfSwingStudio@gmail.com.

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Parent & Me Playdates

Savannah Sharks in Savannah & Richmond Hill offers Parent & Me playdates Monday, Wednesday & Fridays, 10:30AM-Noon.

For crawlers to age 4. Cost: $10 per session or $75 for a punch card including 10 sessions.  Siblings are free.

These “play dates” are an unstructured play time with our toys, swings, slides, bouncy house and more. It is great way to get your child out of the house and around other children in a safe and fun environment.

An adult is required to be present to supervise your child at all times as supervision is not provided.

Learn more here. 

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Mother’s Morning-Out Program @ Savannah location of Savannah Sharks

Tuesday & Thursdays 9AM-1PM for ages 16 months to 4 years old.

Cost: $165 per month.

Register online here or call (912) 335-2234.

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Savannah Sharks gym
1686 E. President St
Savannah GA 31404
(912) 335-2234

Richmond Hill gym
82 Longwood Drive Suite A
Exit 90 off of I-95
(912) 308-3818

Savannah Sharks Cheerleading and Tumbling, (912) 335-2234, 1686 E President St, Savannah, GA 31404
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Girls Golf of Savannah Clinic
Sat. Jan. 26 2019
Girls Golf of Savannah will host a 90-minute fun golf clinic for girls-only.
The clinic is for girls ages 7 years old to high school seniors.
The clinic will be 3-4:30PM with a cost of $15 for members, $20 for non-members.
To register, visit www.GirlsGolfSavannah.com

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ASWING Junior Golf Academy Spring Semester Clinics
Beginning Sat. Feb. 2 2019.
The ASWING Junior Golf Academy begins its 12-week semester of clinics for girls and boys ages 5 years old to high school seniors. Certified curriculum & staff provide a FUN & process-driven plan to coach your child to play better golf no matter their ability, as well as cultivating the character development that golf provides.

These coaches are not trying to help create good golfers. They’re trying to create AMAZING golfers. They believe that should be the goal of every junior golf program in the country. However, the way they will go about creating those amazing golfers is vastly different from what is available in most junior golf programs. The focus is on the needs & learning styles of the juniors. Kids learn by playing and by encouragement, which they provide with our “golf playground” of stations and activities during every clinic. The kids love the excitement…some days even a parent can play too! The children who go through ASWING will build a love for golf and physical activity.

Be sure to take note of the kids’ faces as they go through the program. Watch the smiles. Watch the laughter. Watch the determination. Watch how their bodies move. Because of the varying physical nature of this program and its cross-training, the athletes who play other sports will also see increased skill levels in those sports.

To learn more about Savannah’s Junior Golf Authority, visit www.A-Swing.com or call Coach Paul at 912-704-8902 while slots are available.

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FREE Junior Golf Clinic in Savannah

On Sat. Jan. 26 from noon – 3PM, the ASWING Junior Golf Academy will host a FREE Junior Golf Clinic for kids ages 5 years old to high school players. The first clinic will be for ages 5-9 years, noon-1PM. The second clinic will be for ages 8-13 years at 1-2PM. The last clinic will be for ages 12 years old and older, 2-3PM.

To register your child, visit www.jrgolfguy.com or call Coach Paul at 912-704-8902 while supplies last.

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Savannah Sharks gym offers parent & me playdates @ their gyms in Savannah & Richmond Hill.

Play Dates are Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays for crawlers up to age 4, 10:30AM-Noon.

These “play dates” are an unstructured play time with the gyms’ toys, swings, slides, bouncy house and more. It is great way to get your child out of the house and around other children in a safe and fun environment.

**An adult is required to be present to supervise your child at all times as supervision is not provided.

$10 per session or $75 for a punch card including 10 sessions.

Siblings are free.
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New Richmond Hill Location 

Savannah Sharks opened a new Richmond Hill location in 2019 in addition to their Savannah gym.

Stop by & meet the team.

Savannah Sharks Richmond Hill gym
82 Longwood Drive Suite A
Exit 90 off of I-95
Call or text at (912) 308-3818
Email savsharks@gmail.com

Classes begin Mon. Jan. 7 2019.
The Richmond Hill gyms offers:
Preschool Tumbling Classes
Beginner to Advanced Tumbling Classes
All Star Half Year Teams
Toddler Playdates
Birthday Parties
Open Gyms

Learn more here.

Savannah Sharks Cheerleading and Tumbling, 912-308-3818, 1686 E President St, Savannah, GA 31404
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This one is for the Moms AND Dads!

Hyperformance Athletics in Savannah knows that time after work is precious when you have a family. Especially when kids’ sports, music lessons, homework, and dinner begin chipping into that time for just you.

Hyperformance Athletics is excited to announce an ALL NEW 30 minute functional movement class during the lunchtime hour.

Come on Wednesdays and Fridays from 12:30-1PM for SWEAT:30. You’ll never be bored, and can easily ramp up or down the intensity to suit your needs. Get in and out for a more productive afternoon and all important family time in the evening.

Now through the end of December you can take one SWEAT:30 class for free. No other experience required. Just come about 10 minutes before class starts to get settled in. Questions? Call 912-335-3615.

Hyperformance Athletics
904 E 70th St.
Savannah, GA 31405
912-335-3615

Hyperformance Athletics​, 904 E. 70th St.Savannah, 31405
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Gymnastics & Tumbling Classes @ Summit Gymnastics, Savannah 

Time to register for winter to spring gymnastics @ Summit Gymnastics in Savannah

For more than 10 years,  Summit Gymnastics in Savannah has produced top-quality gymnasts by providing a safe & productive work environment that enhances physical and mental well-being.

For Winter-Spring 2019, Summit offers Mommy & Me class for ages 2-3; Ninja-Nastics for ages 5-7 & 8 & older; Tumbling for ages 7 & older; Bars for ages 6-10; Shining Stars for ages 3-4; Shimmering Stars for 5-year-olds; Shooting Stars for ages 7-9; Super Stars for ages 10 & older.

Call & schedule your child’s FREE TRIAL CLASS: 912-921-1034 or email summit.frontdesk@yahoo.com.

Sibling, military & multi-class discounts.

REGISTER ONLINE HERE. 

Summit Gymnastics, 74 W Montgomery Crossroads, Savannah, 31406, (912) 921-1034, On Facebook here. Summit Gymnastics is a SouthernMamas.com advertise

CALLING ALL RUNNERS AND WALKERS.

Start your year off right!  Please join the Women’s Board of Bethesda for a family friendly 5K run/walk on Sat. Jan. 12, 9AM through the beautiful, historic Bethesda Academy campus.  Pancake breakfast to follow.

Register online here.

For military discount, use code MIL19 at checkout.  For student discount, use code STUDENT19 at checkout.  As this race is a fundraiser, discounts are for active military and students only and are not transferable to family or friends.

Hyperformance Youth Kids Program in Savannah helps kids connect fitness with fun.

Join Hyperformance Athletics this Thanksgiving break 2018 for 2 Special Kids Classes.
Grades 1st – 5th
Wed. Nov. 21 & Fri. Nov. 23 2018
10:15-11:15AM
$10 per class

Hyperformance Athletics
904 E 70th St.
Savannah, GA 31405
912-335-3615
www.hyperformanceathletics.com/kids

Hyperformance Athletics​, 904 E. 70th St.Savannah, 31405
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Encourage your daughter to start golfing or just improve her game.

Girls of all ability levels are invited to The Girls Golf Savannah’s LPGA*USGA Girls Golf’s event on Sat. Nov. 17 2018 in Savannah.

With the help of PGA teaching professionals, this life-changing event brings girls ages 7 – 17 from across the greater Savannah area to a two-hour academy focused on developing their golf skills through the Five E’s of Girls Golf. Featuring a focus on golf skill-building and social activities, girls leave with new life-long friendships and feeling energized by the game. Cost: $15.

Register online here. 

Girls Golf Savannah
Sat. Nov. 17, 2018 3-4:30PM
Mary Calder Golf Course, a 9-hole regulation length course
1 Mary Calder Drive
Savannah, GA 31415

About The Golf Swing Studio

The Golf Swing Studio in Savannah offers golf instruction for men, women, boys and girls who want to enjoy playing golf at a more consistent level. Also offered: a year-round junior golf program for kids.

For more info, contact Paul Johnson at 912-421-8582 or via email at TheGolfSwingStudio@gmail.com.

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Sport as a metaphor for life. Kids learn so much through sport. Just to name a few…

Setting goals and expectations
Dealing with disapointment
Pushing through being uncomfortable
Teamwork
Sportsmanship
Integrity
Persitance

Exposing kids to multiple sports, both individual and team based, are an important part of growing up. Not to mention kids connect movement with fun and success. Make that connection when they are young and your children are much more likely to enjoy a healthy, active adulthood.

Hyperformance Athletics in Savannah offers the foundation of that success. Their program for elementary-aged kids exposes them to new physical challenges each session. Those challenges present opportunities to grow in character and in fitness.

New students are invited to join us for a free trial class any Wednesday at 4:30PM or any Saturday at 10:15AM (no class Saturday 10/26) at Hyperformance Athletics, 904 E 70th St. 912-335-3515.

Learn more about the kids classes here. 

Kids Fitness Classes @ Hyperformance Athletics
904 E 70th St.
Savannah, Georgia 31405
912-335-3615

Hyperformance Athletics​, 904 E. 70th St.Savannah, 31405
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Need an example of strength and resilience?

You’ll find it in the parents featured on the SouthCoast Health Web site posted entitled SouthCoast Pediatrician and Wife Raise Awareness for Childhood Cancer.

The post spotlights SouthCoast Health pediatrician Dr. William Webb and wife Danielle, a clinical pediatric dietitian at Memorial Health, who are continuing to fight for childhood cancer research after the death of their son four years ago. Three-year-old William Webb II of Savannah faced a rare form of childhood cancer, stage IV neuroblastoma, with remarkable spirit.

“He would want us to get out there and improve the situation for others,” Dr. Webb says in the post.

William’s parents have created the nonprofit Warriors for William Foundation to raise money for childhood cancer research. The foundation’s logo is an outline of a boy in a superhero costume, a direct nod to their son.

The Warriors for William Foundation hosts fundraising events including the Warriors for William 5K. The sixth annual race returns Oct. 28 2018 at J.F. Gregory Park in Richmond Hill.

Learn more about William’s and his parents’ perseverance as well as you can get involved in Warriors for William Foundation or
register for the 2018 Warriors for William 5K here.

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Warriors for William 5K & Family Fun Day
JF Gregory Park, Richmond Hill GA
2PM Sun. Oct. 28 2018
100% of proceeds benefit childhood cancer research.
Stroller-friendly 5K run/walk, 1/2 mile kids fun run, bounce house, slide, food, music. Special superheroes training course for ages 3-9 that includes spider webs, shields.

Event Schedule:
Starting Price $25
Oct 1: Price changes from $25 to $30
Oct 14: Deadline to guarantee you receive a shirt with your race ticket
Oct 21: Price changes to $35 including race day.
Oct 28
12:30PM Race Day Registration opens
1:30PM Kids Run & Close of Race Day Registration
2PM 5K Start (Stroller-friendly)
Post Race Festival and Awards Ceremony immediately after the race.

Register here.