Can you believe that it’s back to school time already? The school year can be daunting not only for children but for parents as well. You have picked up all the supplies on the list, new outfits have been bought, and the only thing left is figuring out what your children are going to eat!…

Can you believe that it is already back-to-school time? While many parents are focused on buying new clothes and school supplies for their kids, they may forget about the importance of buying food to pack a nutritious lunch every day!   For your kids to excel they need to eat the right foods for energy…

Can you believe that it is already time to think about going back to school?   As a parent, you are probably anxious thinking about your child returning to school and dropping all the healthy habits they picked up this summer. From play to eating habits, your child’s daily routine is going to be thrown…

It’s a month into the school year and if you’re like the rest of us, you are probably running out of ideas about what to pack your kids for lunch. This is about the time when most of us lose the motivation to construct cute bento boxes and settle for something quick and easy. However,…

Can you believe that the summer is winding down and it’s time to get the kids ready for school? In some areas of the country, school is already back in session! August is dedicated to all things learning for Back-to-School Month.   Many schools are opening to full capacity, which means getting your child ready…

Did you know that almost 30 million children receive nutritious lunches every school day because of the National School Lunch Program? It’s important for children to get the nutrients they need to stay focused and concentrated in school. The National School Lunch Program has standards that ensure the nutritional needs of students are met so…

Grab some pencils and a notebook, because it’s time to go back to school! Every August, parents, teachers, and students prepare themselves for going back to school.   As a parent, you are probably getting all the new school supplies in order and preparing your kids to be back in the learning environment. There are…

Did you know that next week (October 14-18th) is National School Lunch Week (NSLW)?   President John F. Kennedy started NSLW in 1962 and this week’s purpose is to celebrate the benefits lunch provides to our nation’s young student body. Many schools participate by decorating their cafeterias and catering students with a special menu among…

You go to a department store and spot the section filled with notebooks, loose-leaf paper, folders, crayons, pencils and an endless amount of supplies.  You know what that means – its about that time to prepare for the back to school season!  August, which is also known as National Back to School Month, marks the…

Did you know today starts National School Lunch Week? It runs from today through October 19th! It all started in 1962 by President John F. Kennedy in order to celebrate the school lunch programs in America.  This week recognizes the importance of healthy school lunch in a child’s life.   Every year, the National School…

With August winding down, now is a great time to look ahead and start preparing for the upcoming school year! We all know how hectic schedules can get, so planning ahead can really help you start the school year on the right foot! I do understand that packing lunch/snacks can be a bit hard to…

This week is National School Breakfast Week!  This is a weeklong celebration of the school breakfast program that is always celebrated during the first full week in March.  It highlights how eating a nutritious breakfast helps children fuel up for success in the classroom and beyond.  The theme for this year’s celebrations is “Take the…

International Walk to School Month, celebrated on October 7th, gives children, parents, school teachers and communities an opportunity to be part of a global event to celebrate the many benefits of walking. Walkers from around the world walk to school together to create communities that are safe places to walk.   Walk to School Day…

It’s that time of year again, back to 6 am wake ups, rushing to the bus, extracurricular activities, sports, and the dreaded homework. With all the hectic schedules, meals and snacks might be the last thing on your mind. However, proper nutrition can help your children succeed in and out of the classroom!   Breakfast…

Getting the whole family to sit down to a family meal can seem like next to impossible with everyone’s busy schedule. Good thing this month is National Family Meal Month, a month that recognizes the importance of taking time away from your busy schedules to come together and eat a healthy family meal.  With the…