Here's how one school is helping to feed families in their community--and teaching students about compassion and service to others. This might work in ...
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My Advice for New PTA Parents
If you're a rookie PTA parent, here's my very best advice on pitching in, getting stuff done, creating change--and avoiding the drama! I remember ...
Easy Ideas for Healthier Concession Stands
For a lot of people, the idea of a healthy concession stand triggers this reaction: Here come the fun police to take everyone's hot dogs away! But ...
Valentine’s Day Class Party Idea: Have a “Red Tasting Party”
If you're looking for a healthy Valentine's Day class party idea, have a "Red Tasting Party" and let kids sample all kinds of red fruits and ...
10 Healthy Halloween Snacks For Kids
You know those moms who are always volunteering to coordinate the classroom parties? Guilty as charged. I've got a flexible schedule that allows for ...
Why Should You Care About School Food (Even If Your Kid Packs)
I'm so happy to have a guest post today from my friend Bettina Siegel. She's the woman behind the blog The Lunch Tray, who tirelessly advocates for ...
The 10 Most-Read Posts of 2015
Here's what people were reading, sharing, and liking the most here at Real Mom Nutrition this year: #1: The Truth About Fruit Snacks A ...
How To Plan A Walk And Bike To School Day
Here's a step-by-step plan for hosting a Walk and Bike To School Day at your child's school. This is an easy and low-cost event that gets students ...
Sick Of Sugary School Breakfasts
Sugary school breakfasts have long been a pet peeve of mine (read: The Trouble With School Breakfast). It never made sense to me: If there are limits ...
15 Food-Free Ideas For Classroom Rewards
Last week, a mom wrote to me with a problem: At curriculum night, her son's fifth grade teachers announced that students would be given soda as a ...
How To Host A “Wellness Week” At School
Here's how to host a Wellness Week at your school--it's a low cost and easy program for students that encourages movement and healthy eating! For ...
Supplies & Ideas For Active Indoor Recess
This was a tough winter for kids. Weeks of frigid temperatures meant recess at school was frequently indoors--and spring will bring a lot of rainy ...