Moving your body is fun, feels good and helps you be healthy and strong. Moreover, the more your body does something, the better you can do it. The process involves muscle memory, coordination, fine motor and gross motor skills. For example, the more you skip rope the better you get at it, which makes you […]
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Exploring Cruciferous Vegetables
What do Brussels sprouts, kale, and cauliflower have in common? Aside from being some of the trendiest vegetables of the moment, they are all members of the same plant family, Cruciferae. Other vegetables in this family include broccoli, cabbage, bok choy, arugula, kohlrabi, watercress, wasabi (yes, wasabi) and more. This group of vegetables all come […]
You Can’t Beat Beets for Nutrition and Flavor
It’s fun to try new foods with kids; you can’t always predict their reactions. One day they will only eat a few foods, rejecting everything new. The next day they might discover something new to add to their favorites list. Have you thought about trying beets? They’re full of color, flavor and nutrients. The natural […]
Teach Kids to Cook
Children enjoy being helpers and doers. Using their hands to create something gives them a great sense of accomplishment. So, take time this summer to teach your children how to cook. The payoff might just be breakfast in bed some time in the future. Until that time comes, cooking with kids has many other rewards. […]