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Jump with Jill offers an interactive kids' fitness show available to schools, workshops for parents, special event shows, and birthday parties.

Written and performed by Jumping Jill, aka Jill Jayne, RD MS, a registered dietitian and musician, the show teaches kids about nutrition and exercise through movement and games. Kids do jumping jacks and blastoffs, and meet some of Jumping Jill's super-powered "friends" - fruits and vegetables - and learn how to fight the evil villain, junk food!

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reviews: 9 reviews

Elisa has started doing more dance play, pretend play, and she'll say 'My name is Jill' and do what Jill does. This has had a huge influence on her.

Theresa

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I wanted someone other than mom to speak the same language and reinforce what I've taught my kids from birth. There are so many unhealthy messages they get that it's important to combat them with healthy positive ideas. Jill provided ideas about what is healthy and what is positive, not just what is not healthy.

Lisa

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My kids are asking questions, looking at advertisements for food and talking about the deception in commercials (this was great!). They have stopped demanding what 'other kids eat,' that it is not good for them. They are more aware of what they are eating.

Gillian

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She was promt and very professional. She was organized and her material was timely and very age-appropriate and she adjusted to meet the audience needs. She was extremely knowlegeable in her field. I enjoyed her performance. You have so much fun that you do not realize how much you are learning. Her performance is a must see!!!

Danielle Moser

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As a father of 7 year old twins, I know how difficult it can be to teach healthy habits to children when they are surrounded by less than desirable influences. My kids loved Jumping Jill and are still talking about her and her show a month after seeing her. Jill had tremendous energy, great content, and made what seems to be a lasting impact on my kids. Thanks Jill!!

James P.

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In one word: FABULOUS! As a registered dietitian, I'm always trying to find new ways to teach kids (and adults) about nutrition. There are usually obstacles-- getting and keeping kids' attention; making it interesting; providing a lasting message--one that translates into actions at home, etc. Jumping Jill has found the answer! It's like nutrition "magic." I saw the kids having fun--and the parents truly being appreciative. Keep jumping, Jill!

Jackie Newgent, RD

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...she was exercising and learning about nutrition without even realizing it because she was having so much fun. Jill really knows how to connect with kids.

Ellie

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I saw Jumping Jill in Central Park and was very impressed, she held a group of kids 3-10 (and their parents) entranced for 25 minutes, having the kids play along while they learned. I learned something too. Oprah take note.

CharteredAccountAunt

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Jumping Jacks with Jill is a terrific show to get kids physically active while they learn why and how to make healthful food choices and fun ways to exercise! Jill is very enthusiastic and talented and is great at bringing kids right into the show! My 5 and 8 year old loved it and are more enthusiastically eating vegetables because "that is what Jumping Jill would do!"

anonymous

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