Monthly Archives: November 2012
Healthy Teacher Gifts: 8 Wellness-Inspired Ways to Say “Thank You” (For $25 or Less!)
November 29, 2012 | Posted by Stacy under Healthy teacher gifts |
At holiday time, it’s always nice to give your child’s teacher a little token of your appreciation. But coming up with a good gift idea can be a struggle. You want it to be meaningful, useful, and not too expensive. And hmmmmm, she probably doesn’t need another coffee mug, scented candle, ornament, or “World’s Best […] more
Learning to Like New Foods: Make-Your-Own Salad Night (Kids Cook Monday)
November 26, 2012 | Posted by Stacy under Food education |
Believe me when I say that my kids do not like salad. My 4-year-old daughter Reese occasionally eats it, but her fraternal twin Jamie and older brother Whit (age 7) are another story altogether. When I serve one with dinner, they rarely touch it. If I dare to put a green leaf on their sandwich at […] more
Healthy School Holiday Party: A Natural Red & Green Food Celebration (With 15 Festive Recipes!)
November 17, 2012 | Posted by Stacy under Classroom treats, Recipe, School parties |
I got the idea for a natural color-themed food celebration while trolling around Facebook and went gaga over it. So with the holidays approaching, I proposed a class party with a red and green theme using only “real” foods to my first grader’s teacher. She loved it! From cranberries and cherry tomatoes to avocados and […] more
Healthy After-School Snack: Raspberry Whole Wheat Mini Muffins
November 17, 2012 | Posted by Stacy under Healthy snacks, Recipes |
My kids are always hungry when they get home from school. And when time allows–and even when it doesn’t, which explains why I’m always running late–I love surprising them with healthy fresh-baked muffins. Despite the countless batches I’ve made since becoming a mom, I had never once made raspberry. But they sounded good so I […] more
Teaching Kids About Food: The Lesson that Turned My Twins Into Spinach Lovers
November 15, 2012 | Posted by Stacy under Food education |
I know that it’s typical kid behavior, but I’m really tired of hearing my children say “I don’t like that!” about certain foods. At ages 7 and 4, I feel like it’s high time for them to start expanding their palates. Toddlers are naturally fearful of trying new foods–a built-in protective mechanism. But we’re out of […] more
Unbelievably Easy Weeknight Dinner for Kids: The Personal Frittata (Kids Cook Monday)
November 12, 2012 | Posted by Stacy under Dinner, Recipes |
Meet my new favorite dish for busy school nights: the personal frittata. On days when I pull in late with hungry kids and no dinner prepared, it’s easy to whip up a batch in minutes. The recipe, culled from Giada De Laurentiis, calls for just a handful of ingredients: eggs, whole milk, cheese, green onions, salt […] more
Putting the Squeeze on Juice: Why Too Much is Bad for Kids and How Schools Can Encourage Water Instead
November 8, 2012 | Posted by Stacy under School policy |
American kids drink too much juice. The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) recommends a max of 4 to 6 ounces a day for children ages 1 to 6; 7– to 17-year-olds should have no more than 8 to 12 ounces. According to research, most kids (especially younger ones) are guzzling considerably more. While 100 percent […] more
3-Minute Breakfast for Kids: Do-It-Yourself Microwave Oatmeal (Kids Cook Monday)
November 5, 2012 | Posted by Stacy under Breakfast, Recipes |
For whatever weird reason, my kids go wild over packets of instant oatmeal (which they refer to as “Daddy oatmeal” as he is the one who buys it!). But I’m not too wild about the artificial colors and flavors and corn syrup sweeteners that go into most brands. So I was really excited when […] more
What American Schools Can Learn from the French Approach to Food (Guest Post for French Kids Eat Everything)
November 1, 2012 | Posted by Stacy under Improving school food, School food |
Anyone who knows me (or read my recent Q&A with Karen Le Billon) is undoubtedly aware of my schoolgirl crush on French Kids Eat Everything. I talk about the book often–with friends, on Facebook, and to anyone who will listen. So you can only imagine how excited I was when FKEE author Karen Le Billon contacted […] more
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