I was contacted by Cool Cups to try their kids gel snack pack. What caught my eye was the fact that it was made with all natural ingredients. It is difficult to find healthy pre-packaged snacks that don't have chemicals, preservatives and other unna...
It is that time again! Summer passed by fast and now it is back to school! This means many kids will be buying their lunch in the school cafeteria.Of course, the best option is to have your child bring their lunch from home so together you can create ...
The Alliance for a Healthier Generation has named the 114 outstanding schools in the US. These schools are recognized for building healthy learning environments for students and staff, receiving a bronze, silver or gold award.These schools are to b...
I just found about a film called What's On Your Plate? It was created by whatsonyourplateproject.org, a nonprofit organizationThis is a film is a documentary that follows the lives of two eleven year old inner city kids as they explore their place in ...
Is your child seeing the ads for energy drinks and asking you to add them to your grocery list?I just an article about the effects of energy drinks on kids. To read all the facts and studies listed, read the full article.Here are some key points you s...
It always amazes me that we have to pass a law (and all the politics that entails) to do what is obvious common sense.I read today the Senator Gellibrand is introducing a bill to help fight childhood obesity. The bill will:
ban trans fats in meals s...
Childhood obesity (and it related issues) is costing American taxpayers over $100 BILLION dollars A YEAR.But of course, it is more than the money. It's about our children being happy and healthy. It's about giving them a chance to grow up without di...
Kathleen Sebelius, Secretary of Health and Human Services, made the opening remarks at the conference, "Weight of the Nation". She stated
"the childhood obesity epidemic so severe in our country that this generation of kids could be the first in mor...
The Berry Health Benefits Symposium just convened and more and more wonderful health benefits are being discovered from our tasty fruit, the Berry family:
Blueberries
Strawberries
Raspberries
Cranberries
Blackberries
And other berries
Helps p...
The Joan Ganz Cooney Center has just released a report identifying video games as a useful means to educate children about health.The report states:"Digital games show significant potential to promote children’s growth and healthy development. They ...
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