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
Common Colds
This time of year we expect colds to come fast and furious to daycares and elementary schools. It is not at all uncommon for a child’s first winter in daycare or school to catch 10–12 colds. Each of the colds tend to last 10–14 days. That means that your child’s first winter exposed to other Read More
Healthy Back to School Lunches
Going back to school and getting back into the routine of school can be a stressful time. Here are some ideas for packing easy, healthy lunches for your students. Lunch should include a fruit, vegetable, protein and whole grain to help kids stay alert and focused at school. Their lunch beverage Read More