Posts Tagged by Classroom treats
Should We Just “Let Kids Be Kids” When It Comes to Junk Food?!?
May 22, 2014 | Posted by Stacy under Classroom parties, Classroom treats, Cupcakes, Healthy parties, Junk food in school, Obesity, School parties, Sugar |
A class party without cookies, donuts or cupcakes topped with two inches of frosting? Shocking, I know. But this year, thanks to their nutrition-conscious teacher, my twins and their Kindergarten classmates have feasted on fresh fruit and wholesome treats like whole grain carrot muffins at most school celebrations, including birthdays. And guess what? They are […] more
24 Hours of Junk Food: A Day in the Life of an Average School Kid
March 14, 2013 | Posted by Stacy under Junk food in school |
“It’s just one fill in the blank [cupcake, cookie, lollipop, M&M, etc.]!” That’s the argument often used to justify feeding our kids junk food. But here’s the thing: It isn’t “just one.” Not. Even. Close. These days, children are being handed highly processed fatty/sugary/salty food right and left, often without their parents’ knowledge or permission. It is, […] more
All-Natural Food Ideas for a Healthy St. Patrick’s Day
March 12, 2013 | Posted by Stacy under Classroom treats, School parties |
St Patrick’s Day is just days away: another holiday, another excuse for a school party! Fortunately, two of the symbols of this Irish cultural celebration—rainbows and the color green—lend themselves perfectly to healthy party nibbles. It’s true that fruit kabobs may not excite the kids quite as much as cupcakes piled high with neon-green frosting. But […] more
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