You’ve probably heard the buzz talk about Kale chips and the benefits compared with a potato chip or virtually any other snack food. Honestly, I have always figured a trial of kale chips would be an epic fail for each […]
Awareness- Allergic Reaction Emergency plan
Food Allergies-Be Prepared…Be Safe An effective food allergy treatment plan includes all of the following: Strict avoidance of problem foods Working with your doctor to develop a Food Allergy & Anaphylaxis Emergency Care Plan Wearing emergency medical identification (e.g., bracelet, […]
Fingers in the fridge 24/7?
So your children are hanging around all the time on summer break, but never seem to wander too far from the fridge. Here are some ways to prepare some healthy choices for them to self-serve in the fridge. Buying produce is healthy and is […]
How to make your holiday cookout kid-friendly
Some kids do not enjoy cook-outs since many don’t care for traditional favorites such as macaroni salad, deviled eggs, baked beans etc. As an adult I’ve grown to love these dishes, but as a child I was not a fan. I’m not surprised […]
Jiggly Joy
Isn’t it sad that we forget how fun Jello is? The color, the taste, the feel, the smell…it’s just plain cool! There are many, many ways to have fun with Jello for a multi-sensory experience that your children will love. For […]
Earth friendly kid ideas
Kids are never too young to learn about our planet and the importance of honoring mother Earth. Helping them learn with hands-on activities and snacks is a great idea to highlight Earth day, which falls on April 22nd this year. […]
Not your average Easter leftovers
Have you recovered from your Easter festivities yet? Kids are back to school, and now it seems like life is getting back to its usual old self again. Congrats, you survived yet another holiday! <<applause>> Now, let’s take a peak […]
Learning relaxation
Running from activity to activity parents feel stress and overloaded often expressing their difficulties. Adults have learned their own personal methods for dealing with stress. Are children aware of how to deal with stress? Young children can easily feel similar […]
Let’s talk teeth
February is National Children’s Dental Health Awareness month. Your children will probably have a dentist visit at school or talk about proper brushing and flossing technique sometime during the month. The American Dental Association is running a campaign called “Defeat Monster […]
Winning food wars
Weird smells, textures, tastes, and colors. Food can be the ultimate test at times for kids. How can we lessen the mealtime stress? How can we help our children become adventurous eaters as adults? Here is an article I found […]