Shortly after publishing my article Healthy Kid Food, an applesauce company in France named Go Go Squeeze contacted me. They bestowed praise for the message conveyed in the article, one which they too hold dear, and offered to send me samples of their product, all natural squeezable applesauce for kids on the go.
Go Go Squeeze generously sent me three varieties (Apple-apple, Apple-cinnamon, and Apple-strawberry) of applesauce pouches. As soon as I opened the box, my kids were immediately attracted to the packaging and just about got into a wrestling match for the first one. Continue reading Go Go Squeeze Product Review
As a mom, I know how challenging it is to fit everything into a single 16 hour day and squeezing in a workout can sometimes seem as likely as conquering Mount Everest. We’ve learned to be quite creative when it comes to taking care of our family and keeping our house in order, but we seldom work ourselves into the equation. While pondering this dilemma one day, I experienced a multi-tasking epiphany. It dawned on me that I could, in fact, get in a workout and spend quality time with my girls all at once. We had so much fun making this video. And let me tell you, I was sore for 3 days!
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I can’t help but smile and feel a sense of modest pride when I remember the look on my friend’s face as the 5 children (ages 1-6) sitting at my dinner table called out “More tofu please! More green beans please! More quinoa please!” OK, so the 1 year old yelled something more like “Aaahhhhh!” but her message was crystal clear. My friend, and fellow mom, was in disbelief that I got them to not only eat a fresh healthy meal without bribery or threats, but they were actually begging for more.
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What is the best way to teach our children life-long healthy eating habits so they will thrive physically, emotionally, and socially? I’ve witnessed various approaches to this dilemma that span from one extreme to the other. While some moms let their children eat anything they want, others monitor every bite and discount the simple pleasures of the occasional treat. The answer is clearly somewhere in between. Follow these 6 easy tips to guide your children towards a lifetime of healthy eating.
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