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Getting Junk Food Out of Schools: One Teacher Making a Difference
Back in December, my son’s kindergarten teacher initiated “Star Student” weeks, which involved every child in her classroom getting a special week dedicated just to them. During their week, they were...
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The Case Against Food Rewards in School (Plus, Healthy Alternatives!)
Last week on The Lunch Tray (my new favorite blog!), I was shocked to read about a teacher in the Houston Independent School District handing out full-size bags of gummy bears (66 grams of sugar) and...
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Just Say “No” to Food Rewards in School: A Must-read Guide for Parents!
A couple weeks ago, I received an email from a concerned mom wanting to tackle the issue of food rewards at her child’s school: “I’ve been reading your blog this morning and just wanted to say thanks...
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My Kids are Back at School, and Healthy Changes are in the Air!
I love cupcakes. Really, I do. But if you’ve been following my blog from the beginning, you know that I took issue with the number of times they appeared in my kindergartner’s classroom last year. And...
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Healthy Classrooms Initiative: Educating Teachers on Healthy School...
I’m so excited to have teamed up with a local registered dietitian to create an education initiative targeting the people in our school community with the greatest power to influence our kids: our...
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Frustrated by Junk Food at Your Child’s School? How I Fought Back–and Won
Three years ago, I was a mom fed up with all the junk food that my kids were getting at school. From cupcake and ice cream parties to Froot Loop necklaces and McDonald’s field trips, it felt like they...
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