Apr 7, 2019 | Children, Farming, food literacy, Motivation, What to Buy
Want more on this topic? Listen to Episode 30 of the Food Smarts podcast. I believe everyone should take part in growing some of what they eat. Why? Because: Taking part in the raising of our food gives it value. Of course, the value is already there, but it is...
Jan 19, 2019 | Children, Farming, food literacy, Uncategorized
This Post has an accompanying podcast episode–find out more by listening to my Food Smarts Podcast Episode 18. When I was a kid, I loved a lesser-known Dr. Seuss book called On Beyond Zebra. The book is about the 20 letters BEYOND Z for those willing to look. ...
Aug 26, 2018 | Brain Health, Child Nutrition, Children, food literacy, Protein
My daughter just went back to school. She’s a 14-year-old eighth grader, so this is our last year before high school. Yikes! I know many of you are sending kids back to school too. You may be going back as an educator or staff member as well. In a university town like...
Nov 22, 2017 | Child Nutrition, Children
First, I will get on my soapbox. I have a huge problem with how children are often fed in our society. Many parents opt for junk for the sake of convenience and lack of resistance. I believe that teaching our children how to fuel their bodies may be the most...