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Three Ways to Protect Kids from Junk Food Ads at School

October 31, 2013
Every day, 12- to 14-year-old kids see an average of 15 food ads on television, and preschoolers see 11. Special offers and food-themed games pop up on children’s websites, and companies can now send personalized ads directly to kids’ cell phones. Brightly-colored packages line grocery store aisles...
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Surviving Halloween with Healthy Halloween Treats #HealthyHalloween

October 31, 2013
As a mom of two small children I know the struggle that parents have trying to find healthy alternatives to some of the goodies that kids ask (beg, plead, and nag) for. I've joined up with the MomsRising Halloween Blog Carnival because I truly believe that in order for our kids to someday be...
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12 Tips to Stay Heart-Healthy This Halloween

October 30, 2013
I'm joining the MomsRising Halloween Blog Carnival because I believe children should live healthier lives. As a Mom and health advocate with the American Heart Association, I'm concerned about providing healthier choices for children and reducing the health issues associated with childhood obesity...
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How Big Food Is Targeting My Toddler

October 30, 2013
This post, How Big Food Is Targeting My Toddler , was previously published at bmsg.org , AlterNet, and at MomsRising.org. It is part of the MomsRising Healthy Halloween Blog Carnival. “Dora, mama! Dora!” I’m walking with my 22-month-old daughter through Target, and I’m not surprised to hear her...
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Kicking Hungry Families Off a Cliff

October 29, 2013
This Friday, November 1st, all 47 million people who rely on the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP, or food stamps) in order to put food on the table will see an automatic cut in their benefits. The overall cut will be $5 billion but individual families could see a monthly reduction...
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Moms Say No to Nick!

October 25, 2013
After being subjected to way too many SpongeBob SquarePants cartoons by my kids, I never thought I would be the one to stand up for the guy. But, pushing junk food on kids is no way for any self-respecting sponge to make a living. You see, SpongeBob airs on Nickelodeon and a 2012 study by the...
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When Healthy Food Access is an Issue for Babies: New Video Explains "First Food Deserts"

October 22, 2013
Improving healthy food access for children is important work. But what about babies? We know that in so-called food deserts, health outcomes are impacted when residents lack easy access to the most healthful foods. In the same way, when babies miss out on their most healthful first food--breast...
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Mom vs. Sugar

October 22, 2013
Although I love the month of October for changing leaves, cooling temperatures, apples, cider, and squash, there is also a sense of dread that comes over me. Along with the ghosts, spiders, and vampires, there is a bit of unease about the upcoming battle between a mom and the candy industry. As...
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Mi Niño No Come Comida Del Comedor Escolar

October 11, 2013
El año pasado mi hijo empezó en Kindergarten. Fue bien emocionante para los dos porque después de casi 5 años de estar en una guardería con sus mejores amigos y con maestras excelentes, iba a entrar a un mundo desconocido. No les voy a mentir pero estaba bien nerviosa y preocupada por el ya que...
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New USDA Meal Plan for Children: One Step in the Right Direction

October 11, 2013
Disclaimer: The information, recommendations, and inspirations found on this post are not intended to replace the advice of a qualified health care professional and are not intended as medical advice. They are solely for the purpose of sharing knowledge and information from the personal experience...
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