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Elementary school kids

  • Some advice for Back-to-School 2011

    Happy Start of School Year 2011! In case you missed these school related posts earlier, here are guides to packing a healthy school lunch,  backpack weight guidelines, and deciding when to keep…

  • When it’s not comfort food

    The preschool class was going on a field trip to a park.  It was a breezy spring day and the four-year-old boy with the closely cropped hair was thrilled.  Even though he…

  • Bye-bye food pyramid, hello myplate

    We love it! With MyPlate, the United States Department of Agriculture’s new depiction of “a good diet” is easier to understand than the food pyramid. Mentally cut your kid’s plate in half.…

  • French without the fry

    I love French fries, I mean really, who doesn’t? They’re probably one of the most delicious treats on the planet, but unfortunately they’re also one of the worst treats when it comes…

  • Super Summer Snacking Suggestions

    Emmy award winning journalist Janet Zappala, author, nutritionist, chef, and  mom, blogs for us today! _________________________ Summertime is in full swing and the snacking is easy. This is the season to grab…

  • Deconditioned by the aircondition

    Recently, we lost the air conditioning in our home. My family welcomed the sympathy as we fried in an early summer heat wave. My neighbors and co-workers all offered us time in…

  • A summer dot-to-dot puzzle

    What is it ? Pictured here are the toes of one of my best friend’s toddler. She is happy, has no fever, and plays nearly everyday in the neighborhood pool. The round shiny…

  • Swimmer’s Ear

    Dozens of kids are pouring into our offices or calling from the shore because of swimmers ear. Time to bring up from the archives info about swimmer’s ear and ways you can…

  • Hand-foot-mouth disease

    WE HAVE UPDATED THIS POST and added photos- please read it here.  We’re seeing a lot of this stuff around the office. It’s hand-foot-mouth disease, a common, self-limited illness caused by the…

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