Posts Tagged by Teachers
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
My Kids are Back at School, and Healthy Changes are in the Air!
September 7, 2012 | Posted by Stacy under Making change |
I love cupcakes. Really, I do. But if you’ve been following my blog from the beginning, you know that I took issue with the number of times they appeared in my kindergartner’s classroom last year. And as long as I’m being THAT mom (as my friend Sally at Real Mom Nutrition likes to say), I’ll […] 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
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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