Young Children 6-10 Years

All children benefit from a well balanced, healthy diet, however, it may be even more important for your child diagnosed with ADHD.   A recent study showed that kids who eat a diet high in…

Help your family eat more fruits and vegetables! Fruits and vegetables are full of vitamins, minerals, and fiber, and help us feel full. Their nutrients help maintain healthy hearts and are protective against cancer. However,…

Ingredients: 1 large ripe/spotty banana, mashed 2 tablespoons chia seeds 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon 1/2 cup rolled oats 3/4 cup almond milk (or your favorite milk) 1/4 teaspoon pure vanilla extract (optional) Suggested Toppings: Granola Fresh…

Valentine’s Day is a welcome holiday break from winter. With the weather being so cold, it is important to find indoor activities for children. Instead of hunkering down under blankets with a tablet, why not…

Potato chips. French fries. Heavily salted foods. Does your child struggle with salt cravings? While a high intake in sodium isn’t healthy for anyone of any age, salt cravings in children may indicate more than…

It’s natural for you to be concerned that your picky eater isn’t getting the nutrition he needs to grow and be healthy. It’s also natural for young ones to be a little hesitant to try…

The holidays are approaching fast which means desserts full of pumpkins, pecans, apples and sweet potatoes will soon be appearing on your table. Is your stomach growling yet? These pies are the perfect ending to…

We’re living in a caffeinated world. Sodas, Frappuccinos, energy drinks and caffeinated snacks are all providing children more opportunity than ever to consume caffeine. For vigilant parents that brings up a very obvious question: How…

2 cups water ½ cup frozen pineapple ½ cup frozen mango ½ banana Blend all ingredients and enjoy!

You’ve done your job as a parent and taught your child to eschew candy, chips and other junk food snacks for natural alternatives such as fruit. But can kids eat too much fruit? The short…