Wow, what a week! So much good info, advice and support is being shared through the Good Food Force Back to School Event. In case you’ve missed any of it, check out the round-up of week 1 posts below. And be sure to join the group to participate in conversations on these topics, share your own tips, and be the first the check out the fantastic resources from moms, experts and bloggers coming up in week 2!
BACK TO SCHOOL ALLERGY PLAN: Sept 7
Check out these important tips on creating your #BacktoSchool Allergy Plan, from Denise Mestanza-Taylor. Denise writes: "Despite a popular misconception, a peanut allergy (or in my child’s case, a tree nut allergy) is not merely an upset stomach, sniffle or rash. It is a life or death situation for many families." Thanks for this really important reminder and great action plan, Denise! #GoodFoodForce
SELF CARE AND STAYING HEALTHY: Sept 6
Hi all! Let's share tips for self care and staying healthy during the busy back-to-school season. How do you build in time to relax, refocus, rejuvenate, exercise, etc.? Any favorite techniques or hobbies to share?
MANAGING SCHOOL STRESS: Sept 5
Happy Saturday! We hope you're finding time to relax / recuperate today! This season can be stressful, for kids and parents alike. Check out 5 tips for managing back-to-school stress, from Migdalia Rivera! And please share your *own* strategies for coping when nerves get high in the comments below! #GoodFoodForce
10 TIPS FOR A GREAT KINDERGARTEN YEAR: Sept 4
Happy Friday, everyone! We're kicking today off with 10 Tips for a Great Kindergarten Year from Eileen Carter-Campos! From ideas on how to support your child through the transition, to thoughts on how to communicate well with his/her teacher, there are some real gems in here that apply to many grade levels. Check out more from Eileen at www.mommyteaches.com and on Twitter at @EileenCCampos.
HEALTHY SCHOOL SNACKS: Sept 3
Another reason to celebrate #BacktoSchool: students are now enjoying healthier snack options! Say hello to yummy alternatives like fruit and nuts! Today's activity is brought to you by U.S. Department of Agriculture: Ask your kids about healthy snack options at school! Your enthusiasm for the new choices will make a big difference. Have a minute to go further? Send a quick note to school staff thanking them for the changes. A little encouragement can go a long way! #HealthierNextGen
FIVE WAYS PARENTS CAN GET INVOLVED IN BUILDING HEALTHY SCHOOLS: Sept 2
In addition to sharing great tips and strategies for managing the busy back-to-school season, we'll also be talking about ways we can support healthy schools! Check out this summary of five ways parents can get involved in building healthy schools this year! We've seen some great progress (healthy meals and snacks!) but there's still lots of work to do (fundraisers, parties, marketing and more!)... But the good news is: together, we are POWERFUL! **AND please add more ideas in the comments!! Let's make this a living resource for the group!!
TIPS FOR MAKING MORNINGS EASIER: Sept 2
We're kicking off Day 2 with this question: Are mornings a challenge as you adjust to new school routines? You’re not alone! Today let’s share tips for making our mornings easier! Trina from O'Boy Organic offers these words of wisdom: 1. Prepare lunch the night before. 2. Lay out clothes and lunch the night prior and *before* watching any tv. 3. Make breakfasts ahead of time. Check out more great tips from Trina on the MomsRising blog and follow her on Twitter at @oboyorganic!
TOXIC-FREE LUNCH CONTAINERS: Sept 1
Excited for #Day1 of the #GoodFoodForce #BacktoSchool challenge! Let’s get right to the brass tacks: preparing meals for on-the-go! Check out a few great ideas for reusable cloth and stainless steel bags and containers from from Beth at @myplasticfreelife. She chose these as her favs b/c they contain the least amount of plastic or other synthetic polymer, and she knows / respects the companies. Do you have any favorite containers or strategies for packing lunches? Please share below!
OTHER THREADS THIS WEEK:
Lunch ideas
School lunch waste
Backpack checklist
Five reasons to cook with your kids
Sample letters asking schools to curb sweets in the classroom
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