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How to handle nutrition during the busy holidays.
Having routines for daily tasks is beneficial for young children. Routines help children feel safe, secure, and in control of their environment. It also helps them to behave because they understand what is happening and can predict what will happen next. Family traditions, on the other hand, don’t necessarily happen daily but are equally important.…
During the holidays, you are surrounded by yummy foods. Don’t let your healthy eating habits slide. Here are some tips to help you continue good eating habits. Be Selective in Your Choices. Choose foods truly unique to the season rather than foods you can eat all year long. Fill Your Plate With Low Calorie Selections.…
Parents often wonder what they can do to raise children who are responsible, good people. In a world where the evening news is full of horror stories involving our youth, there are still wonderful things we can do with our children to steer them away from the negativity and towards a more compassionate world of…
Pride Month is a wonderful and inclusive celebration that honors the LGBTQ+ community, their history, achievements, and ongoing struggle for equality. This annual event serves as a powerful reminder of the importance of acceptance, diversity, and love. It brings together individuals, organizations, and communities to advocate for LGBTQ+ rights and celebrate the progress made towards…
Dreading the holidays because of the food? Or maybe you’ve been following a healthy diet and worried the holidays will disrupt your new lifestyle. Below are helpful tips about how to eat, but not feel stuffed, around the holidays. 1. Maintain Your Weight – Holidays are a time to enjoy. It is hard enough to…
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The holiday season is a wonderful time to spend with friends and family. The focus on food can make living with diabetes stressful. You can enjoy your holiday favorite foods by focusing on balanced meals and checking blood sugars regularly. Let’s talk about six healthy tips for individuals living with diabetes! Have Veggie Fun! Vegetables…
Folks are stringing lights, humming holiday songs, shopping for gifts, and making plans for festive family gatherings. Everyone is full of anticipation and good cheer as the holidays approach – everyone except your pre-teen, that is. Look who’s balking! Many pre-teens are not looking forward to the holidays. Everything is dumb – the preparations, the…
The holidays are coming! I always get excited knowing that I will be busy knitting and crafting—sometimes all the way until Christmas Eve. I love knitting and find time to knit throughout the year. However, the holidays bring a renewed burst of creativity that encourages me to find projects that challenge me, while at the…