By Beth Simon with assistance from ChatGPT As early childhood educators and child care providers, we understand the importance of instilling healthy eating habits in young children. With childhood obesity rates on the rise, it’s more crucial than ever to encourage nutritious eating from an early age. That’s why we’re thrilled to celebrate “Eat Your...Read More

Kelli Harris I think “playing in the dirt” has become a dying activity. I spent my summers as a child outside digging with shovels and rakes and sticks, manipulating the dirt and playing with bugs I often unearthed. When I was a center director, children would love playing in the dirt, but often I got...Read More

by Leah Zabari When the hot sun is blazing down on the world and with knowing the importance of children staying hydrated, I’ve found some great healthy, fairly cheap, super easy drink options for my own kiddos that provide all kinds of benefits without the added sugars. The recipe below is what I like to...Read More

Natalie Grebe Most Americans are well-aware of the benefits of healthy eating. Posters in the doctor’s office, magazine covers, social media and television shows barrage us with information on what to eat and when to eat. Healthy eating can be difficult, especially for those with a limited palate, and it can be expensive. Through well-planned...Read More

Lisa Mulliken           This graphic is adopted from Let’s Go! www.letsgo.org   5210 Let’s Go! is an obesity prevention program of The Barbara Bush Children’s Hospital at Maine Medical Center. This obesity prevention program focuses on daily physical activity and healthy eating for children from birth to 18 years of age....Read More