Between classes and practices, lunchtime is a highlight of most kids’ day. Whether homemade or store bought, favorite school lunches can power your student through the day. So be sure that what you’re sending to school is good for your young scholar. “Foodborne illnesses strike young and old,” said Mitzi Baum, CEO of Stop Foodborne… Continue reading Ten Tips for School Lunches That Will Keep Kids Happy and Healthy
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Sleeping Later on Schooldays: Yes or No?
Although experts agree that teens need a later start time for school days, a lot of parents don’t necessarily agree with them. University of Michigan research finds parents are split almost down the middle on whether they support delays in school start times that might permit their 13- to 17-year-olds to sleep later on school… Continue reading Sleeping Later on Schooldays: Yes or No?
Getting Kids to Use The School Salad Bar
Although salad bars are increasingly part of school lunches, there’s still a problem in getting kids to use them. The solution, according to one researcher: Market them like a product. Brigham Young University health sciences professor Lori Spruance studied the impact of salad bars in public schools and has found one helpful tip: teens are… Continue reading Getting Kids to Use The School Salad Bar