Special Diets at School
Packing lunches for children with special diets can be tricky but rewarding. Find safe substitutes and creative ideas when school kitchens aren’t accommodating, ensuring your kid’s meal is both delicious and risk-free.
Health & Fitness
Autism Fitness in My Classroom
Autism Fitness: Why Creative Play Matters for Kids Discover how fun, imaginative movement games boost essential skills like creativity, problem-solving, and social interaction. Learn tailored strategies to help children develop key abilities through playful activities. Perfect for parents, teachers, and anyone supporting autistic youth!
Is Packing Your Child’s Lunch a Healthier Option?
Pack healthy lunches your child will love: Choose My Plate guides help ensure variety, but aim for at least three balanced food groups. Involve kids in meal planning; pick new fruits/veggies or recipes to try together. Limit sugary drinks and high-calorie snacks while focusing on fruits, veggies, whole grains, and protein-rich options.
The Dangers of Overscheduling Your Child!
Too much activity? The dangers of overscheduling children Parents often fear missing out on opportunities for their kids to excel. Yet a growing trend shows four out of five parents believe today’s children face excessive schedules. Constant activities aim to enrich early development, but can backfire.
Back-to-School…Prioritize Exercise
Prioritize your health as the family heads back to school. Expert tips from kinesiology professor Karin Richards show parents how simple it is to weave exercise into a busy schedule, ensuring both kids and adults stay fit and healthy during this new routine.
Moving in the Right Direction
Why fitness matters for kids with autism: Finding joy through movement Exploring different ways to jump and swing brings surprising new possibilities – celebrate these small victories! Behavior-specific praise (BSP) guides athletes perfectly by highlighting successes like “Good bending knees and looking forward,” fostering focus, confidence, and progress.
Celebrate Food!
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Can All Foods Fit
Balancing Your Plate for Optimal Health Control portions by balancing higher-calorie foods with lower-calorie options, like pairing fried chicken with steamed veggies. Savor each bite and listen to your body’s fullness cues—your stomach signals satiety long before your brain realizes it.
Be Active and Healthy
Be Active Together: Family Fun for Healthier Living Discover simple ways to blend active days with wholesome meals for your kids—boosting their nutrition, teamwork skills, and overall wellness. Here’s how you and your family can enjoy a healthier lifestyle together. Start Small: Begin by setting achievable goals like adding an extra vegetable serving daily.
Waving Not Drowning: The Process of Making Fitness Fun
Discover the joy in fitness fun activities for kids, especially those with special needs. Unlock success through tailored approaches that prioritize sustainability and enjoyment over rigid structures. Embrace diverse movements to cultivate a lifelong love for healthy living. Let’s redefine what “fit” looks like together!