When summer fruits and vegetables start to disappear from grocery stores, and the action shifts indoors to watching sports and munching on unhealthy snacks, it helps to have a diet plan in place to avoid weight gain. First, remember that farmers’ markets are still open across the country. You can buy local as long as […]
Read MoreKeep Kids Safe With 10 Fun Trick or Treating Alternatives Door-to-door trick or treating is a scary good time for children. For some parents, it’s just scary. Give your kids time and eliminate your frightfest with 10 trick or treating alternatives so your children don’t go door to door in search of candy. Host a […]
Read MoreIF YOU HAVE AN ACTIVE child, you know just how busy life can be with added practices, team meetings and planning. Not only do we have to get the kids to practice, but we have to get food on the table, help with homework and meet the needs of other family members as well. Even though our […]
Read MorePlanning children’s meals during the school week can be made simple when providing nutritious foods. Alicia Beltran, research dietitian at the USDA/ARS Children’s Nutrition Research Center at Baylor College of Medicine and Texas Children’s Hospital, maps out healthy meals and snacks to feed your child before, during and after school. Breakfast Protein fills you up for […]
Read MoreTablets, smartphones, laptops, adapters and Bluetooth devices weren’t always on back-to-school shopping lists. But there’s no way around the fact that technology is a much bigger part of our children’s lives than it was for most of us when we were their age. Whether your child is in middle school, or flying the coop for […]
Read More