Category: Food rewards
Frustrated by Junk Food at Your Child’s School? How I Fought Back–and Won
November 13, 2014 | Posted by Stacy under Classroom parties, Food rewards, Healthy classroom treats, Improving school food, Junk food in school, Making change, Teachers, Wellness policy |
Three years ago, I was a mom fed up with all the junk food that my kids were getting at school. From cupcake and ice cream parties to Froot Loop necklaces and McDonald’s field trips, it felt like they were being handed unhealthy processed food left and right–the very foods that we were trying hard to avoid. A couple […] more
Healthy Classrooms Initiative: Educating Teachers on Healthy School Celebrations, Non-Food Rewards & More
July 30, 2014 | Posted by Stacy under Classroom parties, Food rewards, Healthy parties, Healthy snacks, Junk food in school, Making change, School food, School parties, School policy, School wellness programs, Teachers, Wellness policy |
I’m so excited to have teamed up with a local registered dietitian to create an education initiative targeting the people in our school community with the greatest power to influence our kids: our teachers. When a school district doesn’t have a firm policy when it comes to classroom food, teachers are the ones who decide how to handle […] more
Why Food Rewards are Bad for Kids (& Ideas for Healthy Classroom Alternatives)
May 1, 2014 | Posted by Stacy under Food rewards, Junk food in school |
The other day, my second grader held up a foil-wrapped chocolate and announced, “Mom!! Last week, Mrs. Z (his teacher) gave me this for being a good listener.” Then he added, “And the week before, I got a Hershey’s Kiss for finishing my work on time!” While I love that he’s being recognized for good behavior, it irked me […] more
Candy For Ice Skating? WHAT?!? How I’m Fighting Back Against Junk Food in Kids’ Sports
April 19, 2013 | Posted by Stacy under Food rewards, Healthy snacks, Sports snacks |
I’m just your basic mom trying to raise healthy kids in a junk-food world. Some moms don’t care about all the junk. Some choose to ignore it. Still others are bothered but don’t say anything. I am not one of them. I’m tired of having my children shoveled full of crap. I can’t stay silent […] more
Just Say NO to Food Rewards in School: A Must-Read Guide for Parents
August 30, 2012 | Posted by Stacy under Food rewards |
A couple weeks ago, I received an email from a concerned mom wanting to tackle the issue of food rewards at her child’s school: “I’ve been reading your blog this morning and just wanted to say thanks for all you’re sharing here. I’m currently building my own case against food rewards in class. I wrote […] more
The Case Against Food Rewards in School (Plus, Healthy Alternatives!)
May 4, 2012 | Posted by Stacy under Food rewards |
Last week on The Lunch Tray (my new favorite blog!), I was shocked to read about a teacher in the Houston Independent School District handing out full-size bags of gummy bears (66 grams of sugar) and 12-ounce cans of Coke (39 grams of sugar) to high-performing middle school kids. Yes, it is an over-the-top example. […] more
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