This podcast will talk about creating healthy goals to maintain a healthy intake of food.  We will talk about the nutrition recommendations from the USDA; what are empty calories; healthy benefits for making better food choices;  importance of family meals; accountablity for children when it concerns what they eat; cooking with children on a regular basis.

I believe there are 3 components necessary for children to live a healthy lifestyle.  This podcast discusses the importance of EXERCISE.  We will also discuss the different ways to workout, how often children should workout each week and parent/guardian involvement; how to reduce TV/video games/computer time and ways to get them more engaged in other activities.

What is Bullying?  According to stopbullying.gov, bullying is unwanted, aggressive behavior among school aged children that involves a real or perceived power imbalance. The behavior is repeated, or has the potential to be repeated, over time. Both kids who are bullied and who bully others may have serious, lasting problems.  Bullying includes actions such as making threats, spreading rumors, attacking someone physically or verbally, and excluding someone from a group on purpose. Kids Under Construction, 404 748-0569 https://kidsunderconstruct.wixsite.com/kidunderconstruction?fbclid=IwAR3cyMeVPkEqLzP3NGptxdaUMxqjjZNNRqGkJK3yY2zrVguX8DN-C6eZKO4

Breakfast is the most important meal of the day.  The most appealing benefit is that breakfast jumpstarts the metabolism and, helps burn more calories throughout the day. When children eat breakfast it’s telling their body that there are plenty of calories to be had for the day.  It helps them pay better attention in school and to consume key nutrients they need to grow, like calcium and complex carbohydrates and healthy fats.   Kids Under Construction, 404 748-0569 https://kidsunderconstruct.wixsite.com/kidunderconstruction?fbclid=IwAR2fWhbzdjX88P9nEa9PyBipE8gUSqKjFF7FBKACavEQrx3njWfnBrsUkuQ

This federally assistend meal program was established under the Richard B. Russell National School Lunch Act, signed into law by President Harry Truman in 1946.  Since them millions of familys benefit from this option on a daily basis.  Several systems are in place to offer healthy options and feed children during the day.  The USDA provides strict guidelines which makes sure schools prepare a balance of fruits, vegetables, dairy and good portion size to help growing children.

The National School Breakfast Program is an awesome option for children who aren't able to eat at home.  We will discuss the program origin, how a child will qualify, the requirements for the school, and the price tag associated with this program.  The federal government has created this program to help families that really need the help.  Milliions of families participate during the school year and some even during the summer.

Now that we have the facts, lets talk about how some changes can be made to help your children.  It’s a difficult process but not impossible.  There might be some setbacks but the devil is in the details.  We will discuss ways to set a plan and get your children involved so that they can become invested in the changes.  By working together, we can definitely have a generation of healthy children.

Studies have proven, so much sugar is consumed that it’s considered as addictive as tobacco.  Our children are eating more processed foods, drinking more energy drinks and sodas which have overwhelming amounts of sugar in them.  Lets discuss how serious the problem is and how it affects your children.  Children over 7 years old can and should be held accountable for their food selections especially when they are not with mom and dad.

Many foods have sugar, some more than others.  When you’re shopping or eating out, you can still make wise decisions concerning the foods offered to your family.  We will discuss how to be proactive and what’s a healthy balance on a daily basis. You aren’t with your children all day, but lets start the process of accountability where they can make better decision.

We will discuss my difficult decision to give up sugar 3 years ago; how to approach the subject with your children and make changes in your home; what exactly sugar is and how it affects your body.