Food!

October 19, 2015

A local school Wellness Policy is a "written document of official policies that guide a local educational agency (LEA) or school district's efforts to establish a school environment that promotes students' health, well-being, and ability to learn by supporting healthy eating and physical activity...

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Karen Showalter

Food!

October 19, 2015

School fundraisers don't have to focus on junk food! Parents know: kids have just as much fun running, walking, dancing, doing service projects and more! Check out some ideas below. Concerned about fundraisers in your school? Get involved by talking to the principal and PTA. Indeed, many schools...

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Karen Showalter

Food!

October 19, 2015

Companies target our kids with apps, digital coupons and more, often when parents aren't around. This changes the game when it comes to parent ability to control what our kids see and eat, and is a powerful reminder of why companies need to back parents up when it comes to promoting the health of...

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Karen Showalter

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Food!

October 16, 2015

Since 1979, October 16 has been marked as World Food Day. It's a day to spread awareness and draw national attention to hunger, malnutrition and poverty, as well as draw attention to programs that work in our nation. This year World Food Day falls on a Friday and we want to commemorate it with a #...

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Migdalia Rivera

Childcare & Early Education Environmental Health Food! Politics & Policy

October 15, 2015

When I was a kid, I didn’t know when companies were trying to sell me something. I’m not unique; most kids don’t understand the intent of advertising. But marketing for unhealthy items – sugary drinks, chips, candy, fast food – can get kids to beg their parents or caregivers for those treats. Then...

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Sabrina Adler

Food!

October 15, 2015

October 12-16 is National School Lunch Week, and there's so much to celebrate! 1. Over 95% of schools are now meeting the updated meal standards , which have been in effect since 2012. (Source: USDA ) 2. Students like the new options . 70% of elementary schools report that students enjoy the new...

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Karen Showalter

Food!

October 14, 2015

I've recently become intrigued with Twitter's new livestreaming app Periscope, and am having fun building my "scoping skills" through the Good Food Force Periscope Challenge (details below!). Come try it out with me! Here are some tips for getting started: Download the app on your phone (you can...

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Karen Showalter

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Food!

October 14, 2015

I am a single, working Latina mother of two boys, ages 14 and 1 year old. I’ve enjoyed your programming for years. My teenage son grew up watching your shows on Saturdays. He especially loved Spongebob Squarepants and will still watch it from time to time. I appreciate your kid-friendly, mom-...

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Heiddi Zalamar

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Food!

October 9, 2015

I recently had a conversation with two fantastic Mom Bloggers, Denise and Diana, about food allergies and their fears during Halloween. As a Mom who does not manage a child with food allergies, I did not understand how terrifying Halloween could be (And, not in a good way!). It made me realize that...

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Migdalia Rivera