I've planned a lot of elementary school class parties, and my mantra is always: EASY EASY EASY. I don't think kids need a lot of fanciness to have a ...
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The Trouble With Concession Stands In Youth Sports
If you have kids in baseball, softball, football, and other organized sports, you know about the concession stand. It may generate much-needed revenue ...
How A “Snack Platter” Can Transform Snack Time For Kids
As a dietitian, I get a lot of questions: Is sugar poisonous? (No.) Should I go on one of those juice cleanses? (Probably not.) But most of all, I get ...
What To Do About Junk Food Sports Snacks
After all the cupcakes and cookies on the sidelines of pee wee soccer (read Soccer Mom Soapbox), I was relieved when my son started playing flag ...
The Truth About Fruit Snacks
Fruit snacks are fixtures in lunch boxes and party goody bags. They show up on soccer sidelines and are beloved by kids (yes, including mine). But for ...
My 10 Most Popular Posts of 2014
Thanks for making 2014 a great year at Real Mom Nutrition! In case you missed any of them (or are new to my blog), here are my 10 most-read blog posts ...
8 Healthy Treats for Classroom Halloween Parties
I'm a purist when it comes to trick-or-treating: I pass out chocolate and let my kids have free reign over their stashes (read: "How I Handle ...
12 Ways To Get Healthy Food Into Your Child’s School
You're already doing a lot to make healthy eating happen at home. But you might feel helpless when it comes to your kids' school. Children spend ...
FREE Resources For Healthy Soccer Snacks
Coaches are role models, and they set the tone for the season. They also play a critical role in getting junk food and sugary drinks off the sidelines ...
20 Healthy Team Snacks for Kids
Leaves are falling. Soccer balls are flying. Naturally, my thoughts turn to healthy team snacks. Since I first voiced my frustration over junky ...
Want To Improve Camp Food? Now Is The Time To Act!
You may be in back-to-school mode, but if you were unhappy with the snacks or meals your child received at summer camp this year, now is the time to ...
How to Improve Camp Snacks
Not happy with the junk food camp snacks your child is getting? Here's how to create change--plus a free email template you can use! Snacktivism ...