Monday, March 11, 2013

WebMD Fit Juniors ROCKS! (Adults May Like it Too)

I stumbled across this website, WebMD Fit Juniors, (via my IDEA Member site). Lately I have been very disappointed in WebMD (too many e-mails, drug ads to "solutions", and too many weight-loss scams...).

Don't get me wrong, WebMD is a great resource for info about medical ailments. BUT I do have a Pharma problem with them... I just ignore those parts, however, and take in everything else. I am informed enough to do weed through the "need to pay the bills" muck.

But this site (WebMD Fit Juniors) of theirs, geared toward children and parents, is awesome. I'm impressed with the layout and the childlike manner in which the information is presented. The site is comprehensive and helpful to both parents and teachers of health.


The playfulness of the site and why it appeals to me as an adult reminds me of the times when I go to Art Galleries that have some touring shows or collections. They often offer a recorded self-guided version of the tour. I LOVE those and feel they are worth the extra few bucks. I, after all, am a non-artsy person who loves to learn about art and artists one little snippet at a time. The self-guided listening tours are insightful AND you can push the repeat button in case you got distracted.

The special part I enjoy about the listening tours is that they often have children's versions. What a fun way to visit a collection! Try it if you have the chance, no one will guess which program version you are listening too, except maybe when you giggle a silly joke.

About this WebMD Fit Juniors (WebMD Fit Juniors) site, it's got a great feel and they approach healthy behaviors with childlike wonder and fun - good thing in my mind. Take a look at the ReCharge activity: http://fit.webmd.com/jr/recharge/pdf/pdf-help-fit-friends-relax-game for an example. Not a hint of  TV mentioned.

I would love to know their analytics and their behavior change stats (if they can get those)!

KUDOS to WebMD.

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