Monthly Archives: April 2012
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
Kids & Sugar: The Potential Downsides of the Cupcake Diet
April 10, 2012 | Posted by Stacy under Sugar |
Kids and sugar—they practically go hand in hand. Children love sweets, and who can blame them? But unfortunately, cupcakes, candy, ice cream, soda and juice aren’t just occasional treats anymore; they’re almost ubiquitous wherever you go, from doctors’ offices to sports practice to school parties. And while we certainly don’t want to be too restrictive, there’s […] more
A Good First Step Toward a Healthier School: Starting a Wellness Committee
April 1, 2012 | Posted by Stacy under Improving school food |
I’m not one to get political (especially in a blog post!), but I love Michelle Obama for making the fight against childhood obesity and for healthier schools a prominent part of her First Lady agenda. Her Let’s Move! website offers helpful tips and simple steps for taking action geared toward parents, schools, community leaders, chefs and kids alike. […] more
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