Oh, the tummy troubles of a constipated child. Not fun at all.
While we try to eat healthy, our two little humans do not always agree with our food choices. That being said, it is even harder to add natural prebiotics and probiotics to our diet. Even I cringe at some of them.
Here’s what scientists suggest and what you can do to boost your immune system, enhance digestion, and fight off any bad bugs that come along.
By
Birgit Sund on April 25, 2018
Are you looking for tips for healthy living at home and ways to reinforce those healthy habits at school? Apply for the Parents for Healthy Kids grant and start promoting school-based physical activity and nutrition initiatives!
Not sure what to do? Here are some ideas:
- Help your school start or grow their school garden and use their harvested vegetables and fruit in the school kitchen or the cafeteria
- Organize a sporting event or an event that includes healthy activities
- Create a running group or some other group that supports physical activity
- Raise money for playscapes and other play spaces at your child's school
- Organize a field trip to local farms and food banks
- Bring in nutritionists, farmers, doctors, nurses, or other professionals to talk about healthy foods and healthy living
And here's how to apply for the grant.
By
Birgit Sund on April 12, 2018
So, we’ve been trying to stay away from plastic food containers for quite a while now. We store all our leftovers in glass containers (even in the freezer in tempered glass or glass specifically labeled for freezing), and have migrated to stainless steel lunch boxes and water bottles.
Why? Because plastic is poisoning our bodies and oceans. Doctors and researchers have linked chemicals in plastics, such as BPA (bisphenol-A) and phthalates, in numerous studies to hormone and thyroid problems, behavior issues, obesity, cancer, diabetes, asthma, even kidney and heart conditions. Here's what you can do.
By
Birgit Sund on April 2, 2018
How many of you vowed to do more for body and soul this year? Congratulation, that's awesome!
Now
– we’re already 1 week into the new year -, how many of you have been
using the excuse "It's impossible for me to work out with kids."?
Sorry, but that's not an excuse. Call us traitors or backstabbers, but we've gathered over 20 kid-friendly Gyms and Fitness Studios that either offer kids classes or child care, which allows you to keep your New Year's resolution. Be brave, read on.
By
Birgit Sund on January 8, 2017
Central Texas is among the fastest growing regions in the nation.
While it means growth and prosperity for some, due to the rising cost of
housing, utilities, transportation, and healthcare, many of our
neighbors are left behind. Many of those neighbors are children.
More than
- 166,050 children in Central Texas
- 61,250 children in Travis County
- 27,160 children in Williamson County
- 8,990 children in Hays County
- 4,790 children in Bastrop County
- 2,360 children in Caldwell County
are affected by hunger and food insecurity. Let's change this.
By
Birgit Sund on November 28, 2016
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recommends that children get 60 minutes of physical activity a day, yet most children typically get less than 20 minutes. The growing prevalence of technology and screen time has contributed to children leading increasingly sedentary lifestyles, and yet research proves that movement is essential for kids’ healthy development. How to get your kids moving? It's easier than you think.
By
Birgit Sund on June 19, 2016