We can help your school aged child develop both at home and at school. Find suggestions about teaching responsibility, fostering self esteem and following instructions. Get advice on health and safety issues, as well as finding a pediatrician. Looking for fun and educational activities to do with your kindergartner? Check out our suggestions, including playdough fun, and outdoor learning.
Kindergarten Food and Nutrition
- 10 Healthy after-school snacks
- Looking for some healthy after-school snack ideas? Check out the ideas below:
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- 3 Steps to a healthy family
- What makes a family healthy?
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- Avoiding BPA in child products
- Bisphenol A (BPA) is a chemical that has been used for over 40 years to produce polycarbonate plastics (typically has recycling code #7 or “PC”) and the epoxy resin that lines canned food to prevent the can from rusting and contaminating the food.
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- Cold weather food for kids
- These nutrient-packed foods will warm young bodies on chilly days.
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- Does my child have a weight problem ( kindergartner)
- Are you concerned about your child’s weight?
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- Encouraging kids to eat more fruits and veggies (age 5)
- Finding creative ways to encourage fruits and vegetables in your child’s diet can be fun for the entire family.
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- Healthy eating habits for families
- Tips for achieving and maintaining a healthy weight in children and teens.
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- Healthy meal planning for kids
- With nutrition information coming from every direction, how can a busy parents know they are doing the right thing when planning meals?
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- Helping your kids develop a healthy relationship with food
- Get an early start on promoting a healthy relationship with food.
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- Kid friendly summer recipes
- Delicious and nutritious recipes for getting your kids to eat their fruit and veggies.
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- Kid-friendly veggie ideas from France
- French kids are offered lots of vegetables at an early age, and learn to love all kinds.
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- Kids and sugar - What parents need to know
- It is important for parents to understand how sugar can affect their children and what they can do to keep treats and other sugary foods to a minimum.
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- Mealtime routines (age 5)
- Mealtime is a time for families to gather together, share and have fun!
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- Mercury in fish
- Fish is a major source of omega-3 fatty acids, which are important for a child's brain and eye development.
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- Obesity in childhood – Practical tips (age 5)
- One out of three children in America are overweight or outright obese.
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- Picky Eaters (age 5)
- Are meal times turning into a battle? These tips will help you understand and encourage your picky eater.
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- Vitamin D and your child
- Vitamin D is being hailed as the new 'wonder vitamin' - Is your child getting enough vitamin D?
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