School Age
Got Sunshine? Be Sure to Cover Up!
If You Don't Have a Family Meal Each Day...
...it's time to get out the plates. Table time yields benefits that go far beyond food. The National Center on Addiction and Substance Abuse (CASA) says that the more often children eat dinner with their parents, the less likely they are to smoke, drink or use drugs. The center compared...
Buying Guidelines for Safe and Fun Toys
Ready or Not, Hospital Here We Come!
Balanced Breakfasts Fuel Children's Brains and Bodies
We've all heard the saying, "breakfast is the most important meal of the day." This is especially true for children as it is the perfect time to refuel in the morning to prepare for the school day. According to the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics, kids who eat breakfast are...
10 Lunchbox Snacks Your Kids Won't Trade
Your child comes home with the same lunch you packed him earlier that day. That's frustrating. It's amazing what some cookie cutters and toothpicks can do. Here are 10 lunchbox snacks your kids won't trade.
- Use cookie cutters to make fun-shaped sandwiches (without the crusts).
- Send some grapes and...
