[vc_section][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Children can work up quite an appetite playing in the snow and enjoying all that winter has to offer. After an exciting adventure outside, children and adults may need a snack to feel reenergized. Here are some warming winter snack suggestions aimed to be satisfying and also full of important nutrients. Homemade hot chocolate. Mix ½ tablespoon cocoa … Read more
[vc_section][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] We’re excited to announce that our NEW group Food Play (for ages 3-6) starts Friday March 2nd 3:30-4:30pm. It runs for 4 weeks. This is going to be a lot of fun and we hope you’ll join us! The group will be led by Jennifer Drohan, Meaghan Foster Alexander and Amy Gardner who are all experienced pediatric dietitians. NOTE: This is not limited to “picky … Read more
[vc_section][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Have you ever been frustrated and wondered how to convince your preschooler to behave? A sweet or dessert may seem like a powerful motivator in the moment but could backfire later. As a long-term reward Preschool children have not developed the sense of time we have as adults (any surprises there?). If you are rewarding a child … Read more
[vc_section][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]If you’re like most parents, your creativity for school lunch making runs its course by the end of the second week of school. Here are a couple fun ideas to help prevent lunchtime boredom that might help keep it fun for you too. PSA: If you’re a parent whose child buys lunch every day, please … Read more
[vc_section][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Several months ago, my son came home raving about Cinnamon Toast Crunch. He’d had it for the first time at a friend’s house and loved it. What kid (or adult) doesn’t? It’s delicious. I didn’t think much of it but he kept mentioning it and asking me to buy it. Up until this point, he’d … Read more
[vc_section][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Spring is here and with it, come thoughts of farmers markets and fresh produce. Now is the time to look into joining a CSA. If you’d like to join a CSA but don’t know much about it, read on. “CSA” or Community Shared Agriculture refers to a group of individuals who collectively support farm costs. … Read more
[vc_section][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Parents are constantly under scrutiny (mostly their own). And let’s face it, we all let things slide once in a while. It may be a relief to know that the following parenting “faux pas” may actually be good for your child’s health. 1. Not bathing for days While this may yield unwanted side effects (i.e. … Read more
[vc_section][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]The only two beverages your child needs to grow strong and be healthy are milk and water. One general rule of thumb is to serve milk (cow or calcium-fortified soy, grain or nut-based) at mealtimes and water in between. Both cow and alternative milks have the same amount of calcium (~300 mg per 8 ounce). However, cow’s … Read more