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Starting Dinner Chats: Conversation Plates
Me: “How was your day?” Them: “Fine.” Me: “How was school?” Them: “Fine.” Getting your kids to talk at dinner is not always the easiest, but once they get going, […]
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Recess: Play On Children, Play On!
Looking back on favorite grade school memories, it’s no surprise that recess ranks so highly on the list. Organized soccer games, playing tag on the playground, competitions over who can […]
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Celebrating Take Your Family to School Week
School leaders across the country are opening their doors to families this week in celebration of Take Your Family to School Week, an event held from February 18-22 to enhance […]
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Valentine’s Day: A Family Meal Occasion
Valentine’s Day is often portrayed as a romantic holiday exclusively for couples. Others view the occasion as a retail holiday that doesn’t hold any true meaning. But fear not – […]
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Beating the Winter Blues
A few years ago, we moved to Maryland just in time for winter. In Florida I looked forward to winter and the break from the heat and humidity. Now I’m […]
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Back to Cooking Basics with Common Threads
In the fight against childhood obesity, we are getting back to basics. We know that simple things like eating more plant-based foods, exercise, nutritional knowledge and portion control can have […]
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Developing New Year Family Goals
At the beginning of each year, my family and I sit down and develop family and personal goals. We never call them resolutions because resolutions are easily broken. Goals are […]
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The Value of Volunteering
Sometimes trying to get your child to talk about school seems like an impossible task. I’m sure you’ve had conversations like this: “So how was school today?” “Fine.” “Did anything […]
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8 Healthy Habits for Your Family
The RD Parent Empowerment Program is a unique program that brings the expertise of Registered Dietitians (RDs) into school and community settings to educate and empower parents to improve their […]
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Gifts that Inspire Physical Fitness
Looking back on my holidays over the years, I realize now that part of the reason for my interest in staying so active since a child was the thought my […]
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