November 2014 Family Activity Calendar
Understanding the Impact of Youth Targeted Food Marketing
Link: http://presenter.cfaes.ohio-state.edu/kidd.149/Introduction_-_20141116_223919_24.html
A “Meaty” Subject
Have you ever been in the grocery store and picked up a package of bright red hamburger? What do you do when the steak that you bought for dinner has an iridescent look to it? We live in a world where we eat with our eyes as much as our mouth. The way food looks […]
Make A Splash with Your Grandchild!
Are you looking for a fun, healthy activity that you and your grandchild can do together? Well, look no further, recreational swimming is the activity for you! Swimming and other aquatic fitness activities are healthy, inexpensive, and enjoyed by people of all ages. It is also an opportunity for you and your grandchild to strengthen […]
Halloween Safety for Children with Food Allergies
For most kids, Trick or Treating is an exciting event. But, for children with food allergies, it can be quite scary. Chocolate can be terrifying if you are allergic to milk, and a candy bar with nuts can be life-threatening for some children. Eggs, soy, wheat and certain food dyes are other common ingredients that […]
Ready for Trick or Treaters?
Do you have your treats ready for Trick or Treat night? Have you thought of giving other items besides candy? Everyone says children get too much candy on Halloween, so you might want to consider giving them a different kind of treat this year. In fact, a study by Yale University found that children enjoy […]