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Food For Thought: The Power of the Language We Use Around Food

AMY GARDNER / August 23, 2018

Parents have a powerful role in shaping a child’s relationship to food. Generally, a kid’s first impression of food and mealtime is based on what they see and hear from their parents. By using positive language versus negative, a parent...

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2 “Healthy” Foods That Are Underrated

AMY GARDNER / January 31, 2018

Two of our registered dietitians were recently asked to contribute to an article geared towards diabetics on “healthy” foods that are underrated. First, let’s clarify that “healthy” is defined as the (1) the absence of disease or (2) promoting good...

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Warming Winter Snacks for Kids

ALISON TONSMEIRE / January 22, 2018

Children can work up quite an appetite playing in the snow and enjoying all that winter has to offer. After an exciting adventure outside, children and adults may need a snack to feel reenergized. Here are some warming winter snack suggestions aimed...

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Food Play Group – Starts March 2nd

AMY GARDNER / January 22, 2018

We’re excited to announce that our NEW group Food Play (for ages 3-6) starts Friday March 2nd 3:30-4:30pm.  It runs for 4 weeks.  This is going to be a lot of fun and we hope you’ll join us! The group will be led by Jennifer Drohan,  Meaghan Foster...

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The Risks Of Food Rewards

ALISON TONSMEIRE / January 18, 2018

Have you ever been frustrated and wondered how to convince your preschooler to behave? A sweet or dessert may seem like a powerful motivator in the moment but could backfire later. As a long-term reward Preschool children have not developed the sense...

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10 Easy & Fun Kid Lunch Ideas — Plus snacks we LOVE

AMY GARDNER / September 19, 2017

If you’re like most parents, your creativity for school lunch making runs its course by the end of the second week of school.  Here are a couple fun ideas to help prevent lunchtime boredom that might help keep it fun...

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A Case for Unlimited Cinnamon Toast Crunch

AMY GARDNER / September 1, 2017

Several months ago, my son came home raving about Cinnamon Toast Crunch. He’d had it for the first time at a friend’s house and loved it. What kid (or adult) doesn’t? It’s delicious. I didn’t think much of it but...

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Have You Tried a CSA?

AMY GARDNER / May 3, 2017

Spring is here and with it, come thoughts of farmers markets and fresh produce. Now is the time to look into joining a CSA. If you’d like to join a CSA but don’t know much about it, read on. “CSA”...

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5 “Bad Parenting” Tips that May Improve Your Child’s Health

AMY GARDNER / September 9, 2016

Parents are constantly under scrutiny (mostly their own).  And let’s face it, we all let things slide once in a while.  It may be a relief to know that the following parenting “faux pas” may actually be good for your...

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Best bet for kids’ beverages… and getting them to drink them

JENNIFER DROHAN / August 27, 2016

The only two beverages your child needs to grow strong and be healthy are milk and water.  One general rule of thumb is to serve milk (cow or calcium-fortified soy, grain or nut-based) at mealtimes and water in between.  Both cow and...

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