Mum Mum’s Blog Report: Want Your Kids to Eat Their Veggies? Lead by Example Dartmouth Study Says; 6 Ways to Encourage Healthy Eating Habits; MSNBC Reports Cash Strapped Parents pull Kids from Daycare
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| Mum Mum’s Blog Report: Want Your Kids to Eat Their Veggies? Lead by Example Dartmouth Study Says; 6 Ways to Encourage Healthy Eating Habits; MSNBC Reports Cash Strapped Parents pull Kids from Daycare This is a selection of recent popular blogs from Mum Mum, where parents can find information on everything to do with babies and parenting with an emphasis on health and nutrition. Want Your Kids to Eat Their Veggies? Lead by Example Dartmouth Study SaysIf given the opportunity to do the grocery shopping, would your kids bring home similar foods to what is usually in the house? Parents cant help but wonder if the good eating habits theyve tried to instill are sticking. As the post explains, your kids are paying more attention than you think. A new study found kids as young as age 2 are already forming food preferences and assimilating parents food choices. Kids aged 2-6 were given the chance to grocery shop choosing from foods that were both healthy and not so healthy. The results revealed that the majority of children adhered to their parents typical grocery list, mixing both fresh foods and snack foods. 6 Ways to Encourage Healthy Eating HabitsThe holiday season has officially begun, presenting a new challenge for parents to allow an occasional treat or dessert without undoing any healthy eating habits. Mum Mums provides 6 ways to encourage healthy eating habits in little ones. Studies have shown healthly eating through childhood can last into adulthood so it is never too soon to start showing your child how to achieve a balanced diet. By being a role model, finding some fun, and letting kids help in the kitchen parents will be off to a great start. MSNBC Reports Cash Strapped Parents pull Kids from DaycareThe economic upset has parents everywhere rethinking their budgets. Unfortunately, as the post explains, some of the parental cost cutting has been pointed at daycare. MSNBC reported that US daycare facilities have seen drastic drops in enrollment, almost half of the previous year. Mothers have been trying to accommodate tighter budgets by working night shifts or on weekend while daycare providers are attempting to accommodate mothers with discounted prices and longer hours. Seattle Times child development specialist recommends keeping lines of communication open with children about the current situation without getting overly complex. About the Mum-Mum BlogThe Baby Mum Mum Blog discusses everything to do with Babies and Parenting with a focus on Health, Nutrition and Infant Development. Baby Mum Mum is a healthy, easy to digest baby rice snack that is enjoyed by babies and moms around the world for its portability, gluten free ingredients and great taste. Baby Mum Mum is a division of Want Want Holdings, a manufacturer of healthy snack foods, beverage and related products. |
| Child Development During Tough Economic Times, Parents Find Ways to Focus on Child Health; PTA’s Awarded By Colleen Hurley, RD, Certified Kids Nutrition SpecialistThe current economic crisis is causing a great deal of stress and worry. With the ever present US election also on everyones mind, it can be tough to focus on the positive. Despite the collective global worrying, schools and parents remain focused on their number one priority: the healthy development of their children. The National PTA (Parent Teacher Association) is recognizing 22 school PTAs for their creative and outstanding efforts with grants for PTAs Healthy Lifestyles Month in November. The nations largest parent volunteer organization, the PTA has 5 million members and more than 250,000 local units. The PTA thrives in all 50 US states, the District of Columbia, the Virgin Islands, and Department of Defense schools in Europe and the Pacific with members ranging from parents, students, and teachers to business and community leaders. National PTA officials chose schools in 13 different states, whom will be awarded a cash grant of up to $1,000. The money will help fund Healthy Lifestyles Month activities which will promote parental involvement in schools, health and wellness; with an overall emphasis on the positive association between student achievement and involvement.In order to win the grant, schools had to submit their ideas on how they plan to help families eat healthier and increase physical activity. Winning ideas included family fit night and biking to school. National PTA president John Harp Domene explains that families everywhere are facing financial woes that make it difficult to put food on the table, regardless of nutritional content. What You Can DoIf creating some initiatives for Healthy Lifestyles Month sounds like something you would like to have your childs school, visit the National PTA website for ideas. If there is no PTA at your school, you can always challenge your family to both eat a little better and increase physical activity. Even though the budgets may be a little tight, it doesnt have to cost a lot of money to eat and be healthy. You can start by packing a healthy school lunch and utilizing the many free ways to keep your body moving. |
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