Posts Tagged by Improving school food
3 Great Resources for Parents Wanting to Improve School Food
June 4, 2012 | Posted by Stacy under Improving school food |
Before starting the process of lobbying for more nutritious fare at my kindergartner’s school, I approached a couple mothers of older students (5th and 6th graders) with the idea. I knew that both women were interested in healthy eating and concerned about the overload of junk food in the world at large. That’s why I […] more
Please Don’t Call Me a Food Nazi–I Just Want My Kids to Eat Well at School!!
May 31, 2012 | Posted by Stacy under Healthy classroom treats, Improving school food, Junk food in school, School food |
Lobbying for healthier school food may sound like a no-brainer. After all, who could possibly object to improving the quality of the food being served to our kids? But with that said, the idea isn’t always very well received. In fact, parents, teachers and school administrators who propose swapping double-fudge brownies for apple slices […] more
School Bites Spotlight on: Matoaka Elementary (a Healthy School Success Story!)
May 21, 2012 | Posted by Stacy under Improving school food |
Every once in a while, I hear about a school making healthy changes that leaves me feeling totally inspired. It happened last week when I caught wind of the Matoaka Elementary School in Williamsburg, Va. This year, the school PTA’s new Healthy Lifestyles Committee created a program so successful that its school district has asked […] more
Guest Blogger Tracy Effinger Weighs in on Schools’ Roles in Preventing Weight Gain
May 18, 2012 | Posted by Stacy under Improving school food |
Tracy Effinger knows how hard it can be to lose weight. As a veteran fitness trainer who has worked with Hollywood stars like Amy Brenneman and Sela Ward, she has watched countless people struggle with it. Now, as a mom of one (with a second baby due any day), she shares her thoughts on the responsibility […] more
School Bites Lesson: Persistence Pays Off When It Comes to Improving School Food
April 18, 2012 | Posted by Stacy under Improving school food |
After talking to our school principal and Parents Auxiliary (P.A.) president, I felt like my effort to create a Wellness Committee at my son’s school wasn’t gaining traction. So I decided to crash the Parents Auxiliary meeting in hopes of finding support. I half feared that I would be pelted with tomatoes (after all, the suggestion of cutting back on cupcakes doesn’t always go […] more
Getting Junk Food Out of Schools: One Teacher Making a Difference
April 11, 2012 | Posted by Stacy under Junk food in school |
Back in December, my son’s kindergarten teacher initiated “Star Student” weeks, which involved every child in her classroom getting a special week dedicated just to them. During their week, they were told to bring in things like a treasured pet, a special toy or book, their prized Lego minifigure collection, or their favorite snack to share with the class. Well, most of us parents sent in sugary treats–which, on […] more
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