(NAPSA)—When the weather warms up, boys, girls and bear cubs comeout of their densto play outdoors. The lovable Bear, host of the Emmy Award-winning children’s TV series Jim Henson’s Bear in the Big Blue House™, wants to make sure every child knows how to stay “beary healthy” and that little ones become much more active. From the homeoffice in the Big Blue House, Bear’s Top Ten Health Tips are: 10. Eat a good healthy breakfast. It gives me the energy I need living with a lemur, a mouse, two otters and a bearcub. 9. When Ojo’s riding her bike, she always wears her helmet. She looks good in hers—you’ll look great in yours, too. 8. Whenever you go outside to play in the sun, weara little sunscreen on your skin—or on your fur, if you’re a bear. 7. Tutter says: “Always wash your hands after you go to the potty. Oh—and don't forget to flush!” 6. Your doctoris just as friendly as Doc Hogg. So make sure you get a yearly check-up. 5. Makesure yougetall of your shots from your doctor. Just say “Ow” andit’s over. 4. Pip and Pop love to swim. It’s a great form of exercise. So are running and jumpingrope. 3. Tutter loves cheese, milk, ice cream and other dairy products. These foods help keep your bones strong and healthy, like his. 2. Treelo loves to eat fresh fruit, especially bananas. You should try to eat some fruit or vegetables with every meal, too. TM 8 2002 TheJim Herwon Compan Bear, an expert in hibernation, stresses the benefits of getting a good night’s sleep. And Bear’s number one tip for staying healthy: 1. After your talk with Luna the Moon, get a good night’s sleep. It will give you the energy to play and have fun the next day. Jim Henson’s Bear in the Big Blue House features the worldfamous seven-foot-tall Bear” who loves to Cha Cha Cha, andall of his friends including Tutter™ the industrious mouse, Treelo’ the curious lemur, Pip & Pop” the rambunctious twin otters, Ojo” the little girl bear, Luna” the moon and other WoodlandValley pals. Nowentering its fourth season, Jim Henson’s Bear in the Big Blue House airs daily on Disney Channel’s Playhouse Disney block. For more information visit Bear at www.bearinthebigbluehouse.com.
