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10 Basic Principles for Greener and Healthier Family Meals

February 4, 2012

We’ve been discussing healthy food and lifestyle choices this year and now it’s time to put some of this knowledge into action. If you need (or want) to make your meals greener and healthier for the long haul, here are some easy ways your entire family can make it happen. 1. Know your strengths and weaknesses Sit [...]

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Green Review: Artterro Art Journal Kits

January 27, 2012

We’re in the middle of our Artterro Eco Arts & Crafts Giveaway so I wanted to fill you in on one of the great prizes, the Artterro Art Journal Kit. Use: Crafty free-form fun that allows imaginative kids (or adults) to explore their artistic creativity through art journaling. Available in many different colors as shown above. Cost: A super [...]

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How to cut screen time and get your kids outside

January 26, 2012

I recently wrote, 50 things I did outside as a kid that didn’t kill me, a post that got me thinking about how come I did all this cool stuff outside, but kids today don’t. I think it’s due to two major issues – screens and parent comfort with the outside world. Kids are glued, [...]

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Artterro Eco-friendly Art Kits Giveaway!

January 24, 2012

Engaging young children in crafty projects is a great way to grow your child’s imagination and it can help them develop lifelong skills such as creativity, hand-eye coordination, critical thinking and so much more. Plus, if you go with green-art supplies and kits, crafts can teach your child about green living. Artterro makes eco-friendly arts [...]

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Is it safe to let your kids play outside alone?

January 23, 2012

As I noted in that 50 things I did outside as a kid that didn’t kill me post, plenty of parents today are too scared to allow their kids any freedom when it comes to outside play. In fact, the Kids Fighting Chance website notes that a recent study of parents’ worries by pediatricians at the Mayo Clinic in [...]

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Thinking ahead to summer – plan an organic pizza garden

January 23, 2012

I’m getting pretty sick of the cold winter, so I’ve decided to look ahead a bit to summer. You can too with this fun garden project for the kids and you to grow together. Not only is this plan the perfect introduction to gardening for kids, but it can be grown on a small plot [...]

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Healthy Kid Meal Fail – Excess Toppings and Sauces

January 22, 2012

If you’re trying to cook healthier and serve your kids the correct food portions, something to watch out for are toppings, sauces and other add-ons. Excessive toppings and sauces can turn an average healthy meal into a nightmare meal. In many cases, parents allow their kids to dish up their own sauces and toppings, without [...]

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Encourage healthy lifestyle habits with the bare minimum

January 21, 2012

As a parent, your child’s health is your responsibility. As such, it’s your job to encourage healthy eating and lifestyle habits. Of course, you can do a lot of good in this area, but at the very least try to make sure you do the following… Know your child’s weight If you can’t tell me [...]

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50 things I did outside as a kid that didn’t kill me

January 20, 2012

Kids are pretty darn sheltered these days. On Facebook I once posed the question to some parents, “At what age is it safe to let kids play alone outside?” The answers I got freaked me out. Parents posted stuff like, “14, 18 years of age” or “Never.” Very few parents said they allowed their kids [...]

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Confessions of a chubster – a fresh first-hand take on weight issues in America

January 17, 2012

In case you missed it, my big goal series this year is “A healthy 2012 means childhood obesity in America shouldn’t be taboo.” I’m serious about this issue. Weight, exercise, calories and getting healthy as it relates to kids shouldn’t be taboo. At all. Still, seeing as how all of these same issues are, as [...]

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