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featuring Parenting Advice, Child
Care and Child Raising Advice. Sara
not only has children and grand
children, but also has a degree in
Psychology, a masters degree in
Family Counseling and was a family
specialist in Lousville, Ky for more
than 10 years.
featuring Parenting Advice, Child
Care and Child Raising Advice. Sara
not only has children and grand
children, but also has a degree in
Psychology, a masters degree in
Family Counseling and was a family
specialist in Lousville, Ky for more
than 10 years.
Dear Sara answers parenting and child raising
questions from readers, new columns are
posted on Mondays and Thursdays, this column
was published October 22, 2009
Dear Sara,
I read an article in the newspaper
today that said that kids aren’t
getting nearly enough fruits and
vegetables. I agree but I am at a
loss trying to figure out how to do
this. We are usually in a rush to get
somewhere or do something so
there’s very little time to see that
my kids eat right. I know it’s
important, but how do I do this?
Kathryn
Dear Kathryn,
It’s very important for kids to get the
right amount of nutrients into their
system every day. It’s so much easier
for their bodies to fight off germs and
viruses if they are healthy and their
immune systems are supported by a
healthy diet.
If mornings are rushed (as they are in
most families) offer muffins made with
whole grains with something like
apples or raisins added. There are
mixes that you can buy with oatmeal
or bran that are pretty easy to make.
Kids can grab one or two of these
with a glass of juice or milk and they
are good to go. If they like cereal try
adding their favorite fruit.
Kids like to snack so keep things on
the counter for snacks like apples,
bananas, raisins or even baby carrots
with ranch dressing. You can also
keep their favorite juices in the
refrigerator instead of soft drinks. If
sodas and chips aren’t available, your
kids will be more apt to choose
something healthy.
If you possibly can, try to have a
family meal in the evening. This is
where you can offer a variety of
vegetables. They may turn up their
noses at some of them but if you
continue to offer them to your kids,
eventually they may decide that these
are O.K. (and maybe even good)..
The main thing is to be a good role
model. If you like and enjoy fruits and
vegetables and your kids are exposed
to this, they will be more likely to
want healthier foods especially if junk
foods are not available.
Sara
questions from readers, new columns are
posted on Mondays and Thursdays, this column
was published October 22, 2009
Dear Sara,
I read an article in the newspaper
today that said that kids aren’t
getting nearly enough fruits and
vegetables. I agree but I am at a
loss trying to figure out how to do
this. We are usually in a rush to get
somewhere or do something so
there’s very little time to see that
my kids eat right. I know it’s
important, but how do I do this?
Kathryn
Dear Kathryn,
It’s very important for kids to get the
right amount of nutrients into their
system every day. It’s so much easier
for their bodies to fight off germs and
viruses if they are healthy and their
immune systems are supported by a
healthy diet.
If mornings are rushed (as they are in
most families) offer muffins made with
whole grains with something like
apples or raisins added. There are
mixes that you can buy with oatmeal
or bran that are pretty easy to make.
Kids can grab one or two of these
with a glass of juice or milk and they
are good to go. If they like cereal try
adding their favorite fruit.
Kids like to snack so keep things on
the counter for snacks like apples,
bananas, raisins or even baby carrots
with ranch dressing. You can also
keep their favorite juices in the
refrigerator instead of soft drinks. If
sodas and chips aren’t available, your
kids will be more apt to choose
something healthy.
If you possibly can, try to have a
family meal in the evening. This is
where you can offer a variety of
vegetables. They may turn up their
noses at some of them but if you
continue to offer them to your kids,
eventually they may decide that these
are O.K. (and maybe even good)..
The main thing is to be a good role
model. If you like and enjoy fruits and
vegetables and your kids are exposed
to this, they will be more likely to
want healthier foods especially if junk
foods are not available.
Sara