Monthly Archives: October 2013
Counting Apples Instead of M&Ms: Could the End of Candy Math Activities Be in Sight?
October 17, 2013 | Posted by Stacy under Junk food in school |
AWhen my oldest son (who turns 8 today–Happy Birthday, big guy!!!) started preschool, it never even occurred to me that he would be eating anything other than what I packed in his lunchbox. So you can only imagine my surprise when I started hearing about birthday cupcakes, cookies, lollipops, and a field trip to McDonald’s (yes, […] more
Is It OK to Tell Parents What to Pack in Their Kid’s Lunchbox?
October 10, 2013 | Posted by Stacy under Healthy lunch, Healthy school snacks, Healthy snacks, School lunch |
A few weeks ago, I wrote about the strongly worded guidelines on snacks packed from home in my twins’ back-to-school packet. (See Kindergarten Teachers Cracking Down on Junky Classroom Snacks). “Please send something with your child that is healthy,” it read, followed by three definitive words.” Absolutely no CANDY.” I shared the news on my School […] more
The Ultimate School District Wellness Policy: From Classroom Parties to Junk Food Ads
October 3, 2013 | Posted by Stacy under School policy, Wellness policy |
This year, my kids had barely been back at school for a week when I heard those dreaded words: “Mom, I had a cookie THIS BIG for [so-and-so’s] birthday,” my second grader announced, spreading his hands wide. He likes to torture me with detailed descriptions of the junk food that he gets at school (the same […] more
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