Waving Not Drowning: The Process of Making Fitness Fun
Making Fitness Fun When we embark upon a new activity or skill, we’re usually not too adept at it. From clarinet to skiing, I’ve experienced the enlightening glow of failure...
Health
Can Food Make Us Sick?
Food can make you feel bad. Each of us are a unique being, no one else is just like us. Some of us suffer from diseases that require certain foods...
Trying New Foods
The most common statement that I often hear from parents, who are told that they should change their child’s diet, is that they are afraid their child will starve, because...
Interactive Technology May Be a Double-Edge Sword for Children
Today we see that technology has infiltrated the lives of children as young as infants. A recent survey on tablets and toddlers shows the number of kids using touchscreens has
The Middle School Monster
Throughout a child’s middle school years, which usually includes sixth, seventh and eighth grade, the experiences are like something out of a novel. There are protagonists and antagonists who they...
Nutrition Myths Debunked
All brown grain products are whole grain. False. Brown dyes and additives can give foods the deceiving appearance of whole grain. Read labels to be sure a food is whole...
Fall Means Pumpkin GFCF Recipes to Enjoy this Cozy Autumn Season
The summer heat is over, the fireplaces are aglow, the leaves have changed colors and are falling, and family-filled holidays are nearing. Stores are filled with many pumpkin items, including...
Eat Your Medicine
Have you ever wondered why a pre-packaged food has a longer expiration date than the same food made from scratch which spoils in a matter of days? Look at the...
Five Fitness Facts for a Fitter Fall
Recent research has demonstrated that the autism population may be more at risk for lifestyle-related medical complications (Type II Diabetes, obesity, cardiovascular disease) than the neurotypical population due to several issues
Back to School Meal Planning for Diabetics
Back to School Meal Planning for Diabetics Many families are ready to get back to school so a new routine can start. One routine is planning meals and afternoon snacks....
