During this 60-minute webinar, speakers provide “real world” answers to the following questions:Articles to support the webinar Eat Play Love on Raising...
With snacking on the rise across all ages and demographics, it’s time we take our mini meals seriously. The average American consumes about one-quarter of...
There are many fun ways to celebrate special events in schools. Check out these ideas.What a teacher can do:What a parent/caregiver can do:For more healthy...
Developed by Wendy Wolfe, Cornell University, Division of Nutritional Sciences, and Sally Crosiar, healthypeoplelearn.com, the Cornell Healthy After-School...
Tired of seeing your kids snack on chips and soda because those are the options in school vending machines? The Healthy, Hunger-Free Kids Act of 2010 funds...
Students typically walk past a wide assortment of food options as they proceed through the lunch line to buy meals at school—and the foods they pass on the...
Food allergies in children are on the rise. The American Academy of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology (AAAAI) estimates that about 6 % of children have a...
We all love a good celebration. Friends, fun, and food are the key staples to any good party. Parents not only want children to have a good time and make...
Talking to young children about their health can be challenging—is it better to grab their attention by warning against unhealthy practices or to encourage...
With busy schedules it’s often a challenge to find time to plan meals, feed the family and still get our to-do lists completed. The simplicity of fast-food...
During the warmer months of spring, summer and fall, many families are on the move to the great outdoors. During vacations, weekends, and free time during...
“If all the year were playing holidays; To sport would be as tedious as to work.”-- William ShakespeareFood is often a key ingredient of holiday parties and...
Kids love to snack, whether at home watching television or in the lunchroom with friends—but the type of snack they have can make an enormous difference in...
Incorporating wellness resources and activities into your school’s community event is a cost-effective way of providing valuable health information and...
The excitement of a field trip shouldn’t be masked by what’s in the lunchbox. Pack it Simple, Smart, and Safe so the real excitement comes from the actual...
All things in moderation: A mantra that always seems to come back when we talk about healthy eating.At Pennsylvania State University, preschoolers were...
A school cafeteria can feature delicious smells, eye-catching snacks, and distracting friends—all of which can lead a hungry student to select less healthy...
This work is supported by the USDA National Institute of Food and Agriculture, New Technologies for Ag Extension project.