Tag: kids

  • It’s going to end up biting us in the ass

    Rachael Ray Lobbies Capitol for School Lunch Bill – NYTimes.com. Instead, she grimaced, leaned in and sounded off about the federal Child Nutrition Act and what she considers to be the government’s stingy reimbursement rates for school lunches. “Ridiculous,” she said. Rachel Ray also has a non-profit called Yum-o! Check it out for good recipes…

  • Recall of Kids’ Tylenol, Motrin, Zyrtec, Benadryl

    Recall of Kids’ Tylenol, Motrin, Zyrtec, Benadryl. May 2, 2010 — Manufacturing defects have led to the recall of 43 child and infant liquid formulations of Tylenol, Motrin, Zyrtec, and Benadryl by McNeil, a division of Johnson & Johnson. No injuries or deaths have yet been reported. The voluntary recall follows an April 19 FDA…

  • Notable News

    Burger King reeling under Mimosa hangover. Child advocacy and alcohol groups are crying foul over the company's introduction of a pretend alcohol beverage. Fast food stores, such as Burger King, are favorite destinations for children and teenagers, they say. And for the restaurant chain to serve something even remotely connected with alcohol is “disastrous,” says…

  • Can Food Make Kids Smarter? A Free Event for those in Loudoun

    A Free Event for those in Loudoun County or for those that want to drive there!  (thanks to my friend Patty for sending me this info) Food for Thought: Can Food Make Kids Smarter? Tuesday, May 4, 6:30-8:00 Curiosity Zone By popular demand, Beverly Seng will return to the C-Zone to talk about nutrition and…

  • Notable News

    Coffee As An Antioxidant Source – How Good Is It? The results of a long-term study on the impact of coffee consumption on aggressive prostate cancer indicate there may be tangible health benefits.  A study that lasted 20-years and included nearly 50,000 men showed that regular coffee consumption reduced the risk of developing aggressive prostate…

  • What’s a healthy breakfast for a picky kid?

    …Skipping breakfast has been linked to childhood obesity, diminished health and nutrition status and compromised school performance. Breakfast quality is just as important as consuming breakfast regularly. Research shows that eating a lower glycemic index breakfast (one that raises blood sugar levels more gradually), can improve school performance and may also help with blood sugar…

  • Getting Kids to Eat More Fruit and Veggies

    There are some schools of thought (my Mom) that believe that teenagers should be self-sufficient and be able to prepare their own food. Well, anyone who actually has a teenager knows that is highly unlikely. So, I suck it up and do the 2 minutes of work for them knowing I feel better when they…

  • Bedtime is for Suckers!

    Instead of filling my kids’ up with candy for Valentine’s Day last month, I decided to buy each of them a Hallmark’s Awesome Kid Coupon Book: 52 Ways to Say You’re Special and You’re Loved!  I figured it’s the kind of gift that can help encourage good habits. I also saw it mentioned in a…

  • Parentfinitions

    Momfinitions Ever notice how parenthood inspires a whole new language? We call these words Momfinitions. Perhaps you recognize a few of these new parenting terms that haven’t quite made it into Webster’s—yet. Read some of our Momfinitions, and after you’ve had a hearty chuckle, feel free to submit your own Momfinitions in the comments below!…

  • Jamie Oliver’s TED Prize wish: Teach every child about food | Video on TED.com

    Jamie Oliver’s TED Prize wish: Teach every child about food | Video on TED.com. Join the Revolution and sign the petition: Here’s some related information: When Children Are Overweight, Changes for the Whole Family