…doctor for a well-child visit: How much time does your child spend in front of a screen each day? Is there a TV set or internet connection in your child’s…
…your child understand background, funding, and other factors that influence the production of these documentaries, images, and the food industry. If your child is concerned about food production and wanting…
…can’t tell you what it was like for my mother when I was a child, but I feel there is more pressure today to raise the “perfect” child—the “perfect” child,…
…time to chill as well. Don’t reuse lunch leftovers. If your child comes home with temperature-sensitive leftovers, throw them away. If you can’t consistently predict what your child will eat…
…for children and their families. Healthy eating can only happen when healthy food is available. And that means grocery shopping—sometimes with children in tow. Grocery Stores as “Learning Labs” I…
…can all impact a child’s food intake. As you might suspect, restaurant meals tend to be the least healthy, being higher in sweets, sugary beverages, and snack-type foods. The impact…
…or appetizer. View recipe » Some more on summer snacking Snack Healthy: Mini Meal Chart Pack Your Own Snack Ideas Schools Out: Summer Snacking Guide The Formula for Summer Snacking…
…your child. Here’s an idea of what kinds of changes to expect at your child’s school (or child care center) this fall. Menus will be different. The days of organized…