The American Heart Association has named February: Heart Health Month. This makes February a great time to commit to a healthier lifestyle for you and your children. According to the Heart Foundation, heart disease is the leading cause of death for both men and women in the United States, however, it is preventable. It’s endlessly important…
Does your child ever complain about being the shortest child in the class? Or, do they wish they had different hair, or a different nose? Perhaps they wish they looked more like their favorite celebrity. Feeling self-conscious about one’s looks is a natural part of growing up. But, many parents are curious: what will help my kids…
At first I thought it was funny: my two-year-old, following my husband around the house with his pretend phone, texting and swiping, just as my husband did. It was adorable. He wants to be just like his Daddy. But when my husband upgraded and handed down his old phone to my kids, I was stunned…
Making healthy dinners for the entire family is difficult. With all of our busy schedules, we need to maximize the time we have. Here are 5 useful kitchen gadgets to make healthy meals easier. 1) The Crock Pot: The best thing about the crock pot? It cuts out many of those time consuming recipe steps. Simply…
Sugar fuels every cell in the brain, and is digested very quickly. Your brain sees sugar as a reward, causing it to continuously crave more of it. If you eat sugar frequently, you’re reinforcing that reward, making it difficult to break the habit. What is the maximum amount of added sugar we should have each…
With websites and cookbooks that advertise ways to sneak those greens into your child’s diet, one might wonder, is that really ok? The answer: yes, and no. As the first line of defense against a lifetime of poor eating habits, it is important to both set the example, and teach our children about eating healthy.…
A healthy, balanced breakfast in the morning can help improve behavior and school performance, as well as foster a healthy weight. On the other hand, when skipping breakfast, children’s brains and bodies suffer all day long. Time is always a barrier. Let’s face it, it can be hard to drag the kids out of bed…
Thanksgiving dinner is packed with important nutrients. Foods such as squash, sweet potatoes, cranberries, corn and pumpkin are high in fiber, vitamins, phyto-chemicals and antioxidants. Turkey provides a good source of protein, iron and zinc. Even that bowl of white mashed potatoes provides a starch that contains fiber, potassium, and several other vitamins and minerals.…