Winter in Minnesota usually means an increase in illnesses such as influenza, strep throat, RSV, vomiting and diarrhea. Parents would like to do everything they can to keep their children healthy. Priority #1—be sure your child’s vaccinations are up to date. So far this season, there have been 15 Read More
Stop the Bullying
Let’s change the world with simple acts of kindness. I find myself questioning WHY bullying continues in our schools today. The problem is if bullying is allowed to continue as children the BULLY will grow up to be an adult who will often be less successful in their work and family lives and Read More
Screen Time: A Parenting Conundrum
First world parenting problem: Screen time! When I was a kid, my parents were mostly worried that if I sat too close to the TV, I would ruin my eyesight. There wasn’t a lot on to watch and plenty of commercials to inspire moving on to a new activity. But how quickly it changed! Video games led the Read More
Breakfast is the Most Important Meal of the Day
Breakfast is the most important meal of the day. It is when we break our nightly fast, literally. And our bodies need this fuel to concentrate better at school and work, have needed energy to start the day and make better food choices throughout the day. I don’t believe in skipping meals but if Read More
Healthy Breakfast Ideas
1. Homemade Oatmeal Oatmeal is a great choice for breakfast. Your children will love the comforting flavors of this staple. Skip the heavily processed oatmeal that comes in individual portions. Cooking oatmeal from scratch is quick and simple. Steel cut oatmeal is the healthiest choice because it’s Read More
March is (still) National Nutrition Month – Healthy Lunches
Give your kids (and yourself) the energy they need to make it through the day with a healthy lunch. Studies have shown that if you equip children with healthy food to eat at school (work), they will be better prepared to study and learn. Although there are lots of convenience products available to Read More