Many summer gardens are running a little late this year as the weather was colder and damp in the spring during planting. The summer has remained a little cooler than usual, but the bounty is ready for many of us to enjoy. What happens when you have more than you planned for? Or when you […]
I Want It Now! Dealing with Temper Tantrums
When children are small and don’t have a vocabulary, they have to find ways to communicate the anger or frustration they are feeling. They may bite or hit or throw themselves to the ground in a rage; the latter we call a temper tantrum. Temper tantrums usually come on suddenly and escalate quickly. So what […]
4 Ways to Protect Children from Unhealthy Food Marketing
Every year, an estimated $2 billion is spent on food marketing targeted at children. The vast majority of these advertisements are for unhealthy products such as sweetened cereals, candy, snack foods, and sugary drinks. This means that kids are receiving a lot of messages that contradict the healthy food habits parents, caregivers and educators are […]
Making the most of family fun
Summer is usually a time for a change in routine for families that allows a little more time together to do the things we enjoy the most. Talk with your family about what they enjoy most about the summer and what things you want to do before school begins again. Even for those of […]
Food Safety after a Summer Storm
Summer storms can bring power outages. When power is out over a period of several hours or even days, food can spoil in the refrigerator and freezer. BE PREPARED Plan ahead for a possible power outage. Keep your freezer as full as possible. A full freezer will hold the food at a colder temperature even […]
Enjoy the Blueberry Bounty
“They’re Baaaaaack!” No, not the Poltergeist movies. It’s time for everyone’s favorite little fruit–blueberries! What should you know about these tiny powerhouses? The health benefits of blueberries are truly amazing. Consider the following blueberry “trivia”: • Blueberries have just 80 calories per cup. • Scientific studies show that blueberries contain a category of phytonutrients called […]