We have heard it before; breakfast is the most important meal of the day! Starting your day with a healthful diet that provides you with the right nutrients to help […]
READ MOREThere are many conversations you’ll have with your children as they age. While some are easier than others, talking with your kids about health and nutrition should fall on the […]
READ MORESpring is here, and my thoughts have turned to favorite foods of the season. I live on a small ranch between Carmel and Big Sur and am the mother of […]
READ MOREBody image is how we feel about our bodies. Whatever their size or weight, children can develop either a positive or negative view of their bodies. Body image disturbances begin […]
READ MOREMy three youngest children participated in recreational soccer all through elementary school, and once they entered middle school, I was very excited to watch my son and middle girl finish […]
READ MOREPoor habits, busy schedules, lack of knowledge and fewer family meals can lead to less nutritious food choices and poor eating habits, including excess eating. This is happening at a […]
READ MOREWhen you were a kid, you probably sat at the dinner table, facing the impossible plate of brussel sprouts and asparagus. “Eat them,” said Mom, “or you are not leaving […]
READ MORETeachers are often faced with difficulties keeping students engaged in the classroom throughout the day. Whether it is battling for kids’ attention or motivating them to continue learning, I noticed […]
READ MOREThere’s a funny scene from The Simpsons where Marge Simpson painstakingly creates a smiley face out of fruit and bacon on Homer’s pancakes, only to watch him eat everything without […]
READ MOREMany children I talk to during my school visits as Miss Virginia admit to feeling like exercise is sometimes boring or too difficult. In our society, where the average child […]
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