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School Lunch: Show Your Spirit During National School Lunch Week (#NSLW) 2016 #FoodFri!

October 6, 2016
This year National School Lunch Week (NSLW) kicks off on October 10, 2016. The theme, " School Lunch: Show Your Spirit ", is definitely one we can get behind! NSLW2016(1).jpg On October 7, 2016, join the @MomsRising #FoodFri tweetchat on Twitter between 1 - 2 p.m. EST to discuss the latest healthy...
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Back to School: Educators in #Faith Communities Discuss Healthy School Foods and How Parents Can Help the Movement #FoodFri

August 12, 2016
One in three children is overweight or obese. Schools, and communities, that support healthy foods in schools can help stem childhood obesity. Given that kids, spend most of their waking hours in school supporting healthy school meals will help children, today and in the future. Parents and faith...
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Summer Meals: Giving Families the Support They Need

June 23, 2016
As a mother and grandmother, I understand the importance of ensuring that America’s children are provided with nutritious meals every day. My grandchildren, who are 5 and 8, are just like all children – infinitely curious and filled with energy, love, and joy. Young children should be playing and...
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Discover What's New With Healthy Schools And How Parents Can Help! #FoodFri

September 3, 2015
With the 2015-2016 school year commencing, we're excited to Discover What's New With Healthy Schools And How Parents Can Help! Sept 4 2015 FoodFri Back to School(2).jpg Join #FoodFri on September 4, 2015, at 1pm, Eastern, to kick-off the MomsRising Good Food Force Back to School Challenge. We'll be...
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10 Tips For A Great Kindergarten Year

September 2, 2015
I’m sad to say this year I don’t have a child in Kindergarten but I consider myself an expert since I have taught the grade for several years and I know the expectations of the children, parents, and teachers. It’s such a sweet grade because many children haven’t been to school prior to this...
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5 Tips to Help Students Avoid School Stress and Improve Academic Success

September 2, 2015
It’s here! Students have officially gone back to school. The initial back to school glee felt by Moms and students alike may have already started ebbing and been replaced by incredible juggling acts. Homework, studying and hectic schedules are just some of the balls being held up in the air during...
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#FoodFri Tweetchat: Food Science and Healthy Foods

March 19, 2015
Our children are facing an epidemic. Currently, one-third of our nation's children are obese and 15.8 million are food insecure - meaning they lack access to affordable, nutritious foods. And, food insecurity is associated with an increase in childhood obesity . So how how can science help us stem...
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#FoodFri Tweetchat: It's Not A "Poor Kid" Issue

August 15, 2014
Growing up, my Mami stressed the importance of breakfast. She knew it fueled my day, giving me the energy I needed to pay attention in school. Today, research shows school breakfast participation has been linked to fewer occurrences of student hunger, decreased tardiness and absenteeism , as well...
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#FoodFri Tweetchat: Save School Lunch!

June 18, 2014
Parents have spoken. Nationwide 78 percent of parents think that healthier food in schools will increase academic performance and 90 percent of Americans want K-12 schools to play a role in reducing obesity in their community. The USDA heard and implemented USDA nutritional standards for school...
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