Old wives tales drive me crazy, especially those associated with kids. No, my child will not get sick from being out in the cold — even with wet hair — her eyes will not stay crossed, and he doesn’t have to wait an hour after eating to go swimming. Another common misconception is that consuming…
Kids Health
7 ‘Smart Foods’ That Will Help Your Kids Stay Focused
Wouldn’t it be great to have peace of mind knowing your children are eating the right foods? I would love that. Unfortunately, what goes into our kids’ bodies is one of the few things they fully control (along with what comes out of it), so I, personally, do not have that luxury. That is why…
TEETH TIPS! Protect Your Kids Teeth with these Dietary Tips
Dietary Tips to Protect Your Child’s Teeth You may not be aware of this, but dental issues in baby teeth can have lasting and serious effects on the growth of a child’s adult teeth. An abscess in a young child’s teeth can have the power to cause infection throughout the body, so it can be…
A Healthier Menu can make a Healthier Kid
About one in three American children is overweight or obese and at risk for diabetes. According to the CDC obese youth are more prone to cardiovascular disease, such as high cholesterol or high blood pressure. 70% of obese youth had at least one risk factor for cardiovascular disease. Most worryingly the CDC states: “Children and…
Food And Behavior? What’s The Correlation?
What is the correlation between food and behavior? From autism to ADHD, there has been much research on the links between your child’s food and his or her focus and behavior. Food has chemical reactions in our bodies, so it would only make sense that what are kids eat can affect their moods. Racheal, via Integrated…
Preventing Illness and Disease In Early Childhood Classroom Settings
Teachers of infants and toddlers come in contact with a variety of bodily fluids on a daily basis. Therefore, it is of the utmost importance that they be trained in ways to protect their own health and the health of the children in their care. ~Early Childhood News Proper sanitation and procedures can go a…
How to Feed Your Child Athlete
Nutrition Tips For Kids Playing Sports Not all kids are built the same, particularly kids engaged in high level youth sports. These days in particular, sports are so competitive that kids are starting out in their chosen sports earlier and earlier (with athletes like Tiger Woods beginning golf before the age of two). So when…
Healthy Eating For Your Family During The Holidays
The holidays can make it difficult to stick to a healthy eating plan. And while it is ok to splurge a bit, you don’t want your kid’s nutrition to completely spiral out of control. Here are some tips to help your family stay active and healthy this holiday season… Start With Healthier Options You can…
GREEN Smoothies for Kids you have to try!
The Struggle to Get Kids to Eat Healthy Food // Smooth Solution It’s tough to get kids to eat all the good things we know they should. Fruits, veggies, greens – you name it. But what if we pulverised all these great nutrients into a delicious smoothie? Hey, it worked for me as a grown…
The A-Z of Essential Nutrients for Kids!
A list of the most essential nutrients required by our kids Vitamin A Why // Great for eyesight, particularly color and night vision. Also help boost our immune systems. Where // Carrots, sweet potato, almonds, salmon… B Vitamins Why // B vitamins (such as thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, folate, biotin) are all essential to help us make and…