Healthy Holiday Tips

Yesterday was St Patrick's Day and I am feeling pretty lucky! I feel lucky to have such a great team to work with that are so committed and passionate about helping families make healthier choices in a fun and very positive way. I feel very ...

New Healthy February Flickr slideshow. Heart Health Month and Valentine printables page for FUN worksheets, word puzzles, Valentine's Day cards, Top 10 kids' heart health tips color and learn page, coloring pages, lunch box notes, bookmarks, being a...

Valentine's Day is another holiday celebration that many classrooms, parents and after-school programs will plan to celebrate with kids.  It is also a great theme to tie in to promoting a healthy heart to kids and families.Too often holiday celebration...

Wishing you and your family and joyous and wonderful holiday. Merry Christmas! Resources: Holiday Cooking with Kids - How to Get Started Bring the kids into the kitchen for some cooking and family time. Free Kids Holiday Cookboo...

Just a quick  tip as you are shopping, decorating and preparing for your special holiday event.Take time to enjoy and be thankful for all your blessings.  When you stop and realize all the good and joyous things in your life, it gives you a sense of ha...

Getting ready to hit the grocery store for the various ingredients you will need to create your special holiday meal.  This can be a bit overwhelming because of the increased amounts of advertising and enticing displays that will be calling to you...an...

The holiday season has officially started.  I realized it when I found myself frantically looking for an old family recipe that I only make once a year.  The kids have come to expect certain dishes, really special treats that are made only during the h...

Get ready for a healthy and fun holiday season with your kids! Early nutrition education is the key to helping children learn to make healthy choices and develop healthy food and physical activity habits.For the Holiday season we have special new featu...

Countdown to Thanksgiving Quick Tips Plan your meal - making a menu list can save time and be less stressful Make it a potluck – save time ask family and friends to bring some of their favorite healthy appetizers, side dishes or desserts Keep it...

It is the beginning of holiday season!  I love this season, so much family time.  But there can also be too much food time.Did you know the average person will eat about 4000  calories on Thanksgiving Day?  And many people will gain  anywhere from 2-7 ...