Category Archives: Healthy Eating for Your Child/Tween

Do teens really need a caffeine buzz?

Posted on September 13, 2012 by Halton Guest Blogger

I do love good coffee, and probably will always enjoy the smell of it brewing. However, these days I only have it a couple of times a week and it’s often decaffeinated. I gave up having coffee every day because … Continue reading →

Posted in Children & Tweens, Healthy Eating for Your Child/Tween, Healthy Eating for your Teen, Keeping Your Child/Tween Safe, Keeping Your Teen Safe, Parenting, Parenting Your Child/Tween, Parenting Your Teen, Teens | Tagged caffeine, caffeine energy drinks, energy drinks, health, physical activity, Physical Health, school, school health, teenagers, teens | 2 Comments

Sports Nutrition

Posted on June 20, 2012 by Halton Guest Blogger

Does this conversation sound familiar to you? “But mom, why can’t we bring in freezies and chips for the end of the game, Sally’s parents did last week?”

Posted in Children & Tweens, Healthy Eating for Toddlers & Preschoolers, Healthy Eating for Your Child/Tween, Healthy Eating for your Teen, Parenting Your Child/Tween, Parenting Your Teen, Parenting Your Toddler & Preschooler, Teens, Toddlers & Preschoolers | Tagged activities, Canada's Food Guide, Dietitians of Canada, Eat Right Ontario, Feeding Your Baby in the First Year, Food, health, healthy snacks, nutrition, Physical Health, school, school health, snacks, Sports | 3 Comments

Say Hello to Healthier Eating During the School Day

Posted on January 10, 2012 by Halton Guest Blogger

Many of us spend time and energy making sure that the food and drinks our kids have at home are healthy. For example, after grocery shopping, I wash and cut up vegetables and fruit to have on hand throughout the … Continue reading →

Posted in Children & Tweens, Healthy Eating for Your Child/Tween, Healthy Eating for your Teen, Teens | Tagged Canada's Food Guide, Feeding Your Baby in the First Year, Food, lunch, nutrition, policy, school, school food and beverage policy, school health, snacks | Leave a comment

A Child’s Garden

Posted on June 16, 2011 by Halton Guest Blogger

Did you ever notice when children are outdoors they seem to be interested, happy and comfortable? Gardening with your child can be a very rewarding experience for both of you.