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Leadership

A Healthy, Vibrant Life Requires Coordinated Effort

This evening I had the joy of watching a seventh grade basketball game. Most of you know that “people watching” is a mild form of amusement for me. So I make it my regular practice to watch the teams play when I drive their bus to sporting events. This particular game was both comedic and instructive.

To begin, these guys played their hearts out. They were diving after loose balls, sprinting down the court, jumping after rebounds, setting picks, and batting down passes.

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By Brian Hershey, 11 years3 years ago

Healthy Eating Tips

Healthy Snack Recipes and Ideas For Kids

Although it’s healthier to limit snacking for kids, the reality is that kids today snack more often than they used to.[1] Not only are they snacking more, the type of snacks are nothing that your pediatrician would cheer about. According to a 2009 survey, 88% of American kids are consuming […]

By Bonnie, 11 years3 years ago

Travel With Kids

How To Travel With Kids & Keep Them Healthy

Travel is tiring. Travel with kids is stressful and tiring. Travel with sick kids is downright miserable. Thankfully, the third scenario is actually preventable. With a little preparation, we can easily travel with healthy kids and avoid unexpected illnesses. Before You Leave Keeping kids healthy on the road or in […]

By Bonnie, 12 years3 years ago

Healthy Family Recipes

Healthy Recipes For Busy Families Our healthy family recipes are low in sugar and low in processed ingredients. We believe in cooking with fresh, natural ingredients and finding ways to make healthier eating easier for busy families. In fact, I relish in finding great healthy recipes that are bursting with […]

By Bonnie, 12 years3 years ago

Proven Nutrition For Kids

Nutritional Solutions To Common Health Problems in Kids I believe one of the greatest experiences we can give to our kids can also be the most challenging–living a life of optimal health. Today’s fast-paced culture makes it harder to bring good nutrition to the table than ever before. I believe […]

By Bonnie, 3 years3 years ago

Picky Eater

Parenting Tips for Transforming Picky Eaters

I spoke with yet another parent about their picky eater and their growing digestion problems. In fact, I often speak with parents of picky eaters, because these kids commonly have health issues that simply don’t go away.

The only way to turn around your picky eater’s health challenges, is to first turn around their eating habits. Transforming picky eaters is no small task, I assure you.

Is it worth the challenge to get your child to eat healthier?
You bet!
Is it worth the challenge to help your child try new foods?
No doubt! Lifelong benefits await!

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By Bonnie, 6 years2 years ago

Overweight Kids

The Do’s And Don’ts Of Dieting With Kids

With so many children today struggling with their weight, more parents are looking for ways to help them. And that is a wonderful trend. However, when it comes to dieting with kids, we can enable either success or utter failure depending on how we approach it.

This listing of Do’s And Don’ts will help you lay the foundation for a successful weight loss strategy for your kids. (more…)

By Bonnie, 10 years2 years ago

Overweight Kids

The State Of Obesity In America, An Executive Brief

Background

Since 1980 obesity rates among adults, children, and adolescents have steadily risen to the point that the problem has now reached epidemic proportions. The ramifications of this epidemic are widespread and far-reaching. This executive brief summarizes the causes, trends, effects, implications, and possible solutions of obesity in America.

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By Brian Hershey, 10 years2 years ago

Nutritional Healing

Getting Your Kids Off Meds

How To Get Your Kids Off Meds Are you tired of your child’s constant medications?Would you like to leave aside the unwanted side effects?Or perhaps you simply want a more nutritional approach to healing? If so, you are not alone. Thousands of parents have gone before you, looking for those […]

By Bonnie, 11 years2 years ago

Healthy Eating Tips

Our Nutrition-Savy Back To School Checklist

Your back to school checklist may abound with school supplies and clothing items. But what about good nutrition? What will you stock in your kitchen to help your kids learn and feel their best this year? Here is a list of what we will be stocking in our pantry this […]

By Bonnie, 11 years5 months ago