You are your child’s first teacher. You teach them how to ride a bike, and get dressed by themselves. But as kids grow into preteens and teenagers, they look to their friends and teachers, too. Even if you feel like you are on the sidelines, you are still the coach! Teaching your kids how to… Continue Reading A Family That Plays Together Has Fun
May 15, 2015
Making breakfast doesn’t have to be stressful, make it fun! Why does breakfast matter? Gives your child the energy he or she needs to focus and do well in school Provides your child with the important nutrients he or she needs to grow and develop Helps control appetite and makes your child feel fuller throughout… Continue Reading The Benefits of Breakfast
May 14, 2015
Do you struggle with finding a healthy drink choice your child will like? Do you find your child spending more than he or she should on beverages before and after school? It is common for children to be drawn to soda and sports drinks because of their convenience and sweet taste. American teens consume soft… Continue Reading Making the Tasty Switch: Choosing Healthy Beverages
May 13, 2015
Are you struggling to come up with healthy and tasty meals and snacks for your children when they come home from school? Do you need ideas on how to easily add vegetables to your child’s dinners? It doesn’t have to be hard to do this! The tips and meal ideas in this video will leave your kids asking for… Continue Reading Fun and Easy Ways to Eat Fruits and Veggies
May 12, 2015
Spring is here and April has been declared National Garden Month! That means it’s time to get our hands dirty and plant a garden. Even if you don’t have a big, sunny yard, you can still get the benefits of growing your own food. Container gardens are great for small spaces. And some plants grow… Continue Reading Celebrate National Garden Month
April 28, 2015
Wasting food is like throwing money in the trash. USDA estimates that 31% of all the food in the United States gets thrown away. It’s important to avoid wasting food as much as possible for those of us on tight budgets so that we get the most nutrition from our food purchases. And reducing the… Continue Reading Less Wasted Food, Less Wasted Money
April 15, 2015
It is my pleasure to introduce you all to one of our very accomplished Program Assistants, Tia P. Tia is a fixture of her community in Greensville/Emporia and Southampton, VA, where she has been teaching both youth and adults how to Eat Smart and Move More on a budget for the last four years.
April 9, 2015
Many people think that changing their behavior to live a healthier lifestyle takes lots of willpower. But they’re only half right. Willpower is what gets us started, but habit or a new term I like “skillpower,” is what keeps you going.
April 2, 2015
It’s no secret that getting kids to eat more fruits and vegetables is a tough job, for parents, schools, and nutrition education programs like us. There are a lot of reasons why, but today we’ll focus on taste. While fruits are naturally sweet, vegetables tend to have stronger, sometimes bitter flavors that kids don’t like.… Continue Reading Little Dippers Eat More Fruits and Veggies
March 27, 2015
Do you struggle with meal planning? Do you prepare meals for your family or just yourself? Whether you are cooking for one or more, meal planning is a skill that takes practice be learned. Even if you know how to plan and shop in advance, it still requires something precious and costly – your time.
March 12, 2015
