It’s time to get carving! At our house, the perfect fall snack couldn’t be any easier and comes from one of our favorite fall activities- pumpkin carving! Our regional sponsor Giant Food Stores, recently published this awesome recipe for roasted pumpkin seeds on their website You can even make variations to your family’s tastes! Before […]
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It’s the end of September and it’s still HOT!! While we all know that water is the way to go, sometimes that is just too boring and you need a change. Kids can especially be vulnerable to packaging and pretty colors of drinks, so make sure you are giving them the good stuff. Here are […]
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Who doesn’t love a good pizza? But let’s face it, take out is not exactly the cheapest or most healthy option. Pizza is usually loaded in grease and fat, and when you throw on a few toppings (which nobody can actually agree on anyway) you can have a total healthy diet bust. Check out this […]
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Fall is just around the corner- or it’s here if your children have already started school…and that means it’s time to get back into your routine. One thing that may start dropping off as the days get shorter is the time that your kiddos spend outside. There are a few little tricks of the parenting […]
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How do you pace your child? This is one of the most common questions that we as coordinators hear from our families. This is certainly a difficult question to answer. We can repeat over and over to our kids that they need to start slow, and then finish fast…but do they really get it? Probably […]
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Figuring out healthy afterschool snacks can certainly be challenging. Especially when picking items for picky eaters. We all try to give the best to our kids, but there are some sneaky not-so-healthy foods that we have always thought were great. Added sugars, colors, and flavorings can take a snack into the nutritional red zone faster […]
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Recently Runner’s World magazine published an article that proves what we have known all along…fit kids are smart kids! The article highlighted information that was found in an Illinois University study. In the study, children studied four letter names and locations on a map. Children were then asked to recite the information. A second time, […]
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Summer is definitely in full swing, so help keep your kiddos cool with frozen fruit and Greek yogurt pops. They are super easy to make and even easier to eat! 2 cups diced peaches, pineapple, or strawberries 2 cups plain Greek yogurt (full fat for creamier texture and added protein) 1/3 cup honey or agave […]
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Summer means lots of burgers and hot dogs, but you can always enjoy a quick and easy meatless zucchini pasta as well! This dish requires minimal indoor cooking, and makes great leftovers as well. Need a little extra protein kick? Top it with a fried egg! You can also substitute the zucchini noodles for regular […]
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My children absolutely refuse to eat actual veggies, so I have to constantly find creative ways to hide them unapologetically. One of the best new recipes that I have found is for mixed veggie tots! While they still have a variety of colors from the veggies, they don’t actually taste like straight up zucchini, sweet […]
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