Wellness Tools & Resources
Your reference site for when you want to get ideas for some fun family cooking, or you want to introduce new healthy habits into your family's life.
It’s that time of year – costumes, candy, and pumpkin-flavored everything. For kids, this is an exciting time of year!
And yet for those kids and adults trying to eat healthy, it’...
Soda and sports drinks are filled with sugar. Here are two recipes to make a healthier version of soda and sports drinks that your kids will love. Â
Children can be healthy and obtain all the nutrients necessary for growth when limiting or completely avoiding animal products.Â
A note about the differences:Â
- 100% whole food ...
The amount of time that kids spend in front of a screen is a big factor in their mental health. In fact, according to research, it appears to be an even more important factor than ...
by Shannon Martin MPH, RDNÂ
SEPTEMBER IS FOOD SAFETY EDUCATION MONTH
Nausea, heartburn, indigestion, upset stomach, diarrhea... it's a catchy tune for a commercial, but when symp...
by Shannon Martin MPH, RDNÂ
We’re all excited for our kids to go back to school, and that means everyone is busy. So it’s easy to just fall back on snacks like chips and cookies a...
by Shannon Martin MPH, RDN
So many adults that we meet belong to the "Clean Plate" club. Are you a member?  The Clean Plate stems from well-meaning parents who taught you to finis...
Want to get your kids walking this summer?
Take a tip from biomechanist and parent, Katy Bowman, who says that family walks are much more successful when there’s a purpose involve...
When we don’t get enough sleep - that's less than 9 to 11 hours for kids, 8 to 10 hours for teens - a lot of things can happen to our mind and body. And these things can affect wha...