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Category: Nutrition & Health

Backpack Safety

September 29, 2023Education & Advocacy, Getting To Know You - EI Staff, Nutrition & Health, Parenting & Behavior, Resources, Reviews, & How-tos, Safety

Celebrating National Physical Therapy (PT) Month with some backpack safety tips from one of our very own UCP Central PA therapists, Erin Coyle: Backpack Safety Choose It Right When it comes to school backpacks, it is not a case of […]

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Outside the Lines: Creative Solutions for Everyday Life

January 25, 2023Children with Disabilities, My Point of View, Nutrition & Health, Resources, Reviews, & How-tos, Toddler Time, Uncategorized

As the frosty bite of winter surrounds us, it can be difficult to summon up the desire to venture outside. However, even cold temps shouldn’t dissuade us from getting out and grabbing some Vitamin D, even if it’s just for a short time!

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Following Hope- Disability and Well Being

February 25, 2020My Point of View, Nutrition & Health, Uncategorized

It’s here again—the dreaded flu season.  Although we take precautions during this time, it is crucial for those who have disabilities or parents who have children with special needs to take extra measures to prevent illness.  Something so little as […]

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The hunt for the great TEAL pumpkin

October 26, 2016Nutrition & Health, Parenting & Behavior, Resources, Reviews, & How-tos, Uncategorized

Are you interested in providing a safe and fun “trick or treat” night for every child? Join the initiative from F.A.R.E. (Food Allergy Research & Education) for a non-candy treat as an option for children. Providing a few Halloween stickers, pencils and […]

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It’s Monday…MOOOOVE over meat!

October 12, 2016Home, Nutrition & Health, Uncategorized

Did you know that “Meatless Monday” is actually an international campaign to help improve our health and our environment? It’s true, and there are decades of history in the United States. History During World War I, a marketing strategy was initiated for […]

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What’s the real story with children’s multi-vitamins?

May 16, 2016Nutrition & Health, Resources, Reviews, & How-tos

Many a parent has walked down the vitamin aisle with our children reaching for bottle after bottle of “Disney princess gummies” and ” chewable Spiderman tabs” like they are candy. Each product promising to taste delicious and supplement even the […]

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Shakes and cookies for breakfast?

April 5, 2016Nutrition & Health, Resources, Reviews, & How-tos

Stuck in a breakfast rut? These ideas may help you feel inspired to start fresh and get healthy. Here are some fun ideas for your family to try now that spring is upon us.This may be the motivation needed to wake […]

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Put your heart in it!

February 11, 2016Home, Nutrition & Health, Resources, Reviews, & How-tos

How do you show someone you love them on Valentine’s day? With food, of course. These ideas may require some effort and planning, but the results are worth it! Click the pictures for more information and recipes. BREAKFAST IDEAS   […]

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Soup’s on

November 12, 2015Home, Nutrition & Health

There is a chill in the air and a hot bowl of soup can warm up your whole body inside and out. Got a sniffle? Soup may be your cure. For real. There is real science behind grandma’s chicken soup. […]

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Applemania!

September 18, 2015Home, Nutrition & Health, Resources, Reviews, & How-tos, Toddler Time

Welcome to apple season! To help celebrate the arrival of apple season, I have decided to share an abundance of apple-themed snacks, crafts, mini-lessons, and easy-to-do fun activities for your little one, which all relate to apples. You may get […]

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