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Parenting Topics to Start The Conversation - Kids Eat Right Month
Parenting Topics to Start The Conversation - Kids Eat Right Month
Posted on Aug 11, 2014 by Maggie LaBarbera
To help you celebrate National Kids Eat Right Month, we have created a special page with our most applicable resources for parents! You can find online tools and activities to get you started. 
If your a parent, you may not be sure where to start. First off, getting your kids to eat healthier can be a short list or a very long list depending on your child and family's habits. So don't despair. Take on one goal at a time and talk with your family to get their buy in to these new habits you want to work towards.
Nourish Thought for the Day:
Building a healthy child starts with patience, positive words and one healthy habit at a time.
To get you started in the conversation, here are some of our most popular handouts for parents that will give you some ideas and good points to talk with your family.
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Healthier ingredients listed by food groups to make cooking that much better for families and children!
Published: Jul 15, 2011
Grades: 2-5
Ages: 6-13
Easy reference printable reference guide to help children quickly identify parts of the food label to look at. Red and green color queues.
Published: Jul 07, 2011
Grades: 3-5
Ages: 7-13
With just a few simple changes to your recipe, you can make any special meal healthier with this healthy ingredient substitution guide!
Published: Jul 15, 2011
Grades: 3-5
Ages: 9-13
Don't worry if you are missing an ingredient. Here is a handy list of substitutions for commonly used recipe ingredients!
Published: Jul 15, 2011
Grades: 4-5
Ages: 9-13
We want to help children to eat healthier and the words we use can have a huge impact. Use these positive phrases to help children choose healthier foods. Guide for parents and perfect as a handout.
Published: Mar 19, 2014
Grades: PreK-5
Ages: 3-13
Helpful handout for parents that provides parenting tips. This handout focuses on providing parents with some specific ways to increase vegetables in their child's diet.
Published: Mar 19, 2014
Grades: PreK-5
Ages: 3-13
2 page handout for parents that gives tips on how to increase their family and, in particular, their child's fruit and vegetable intake.
Published: Feb 21, 2013
Grades: PreK-5
Ages: 3-13
List of great suggestions from our dietitians to help parents make healthy lunches for their children. Great handout for parents to be shared during back to school, summertime or other events.
Published: Jul 24, 2014
Grades: PreK-5
Ages: 0-13
These handouts provide nutrition and fitness information and tips to promote a healthy family. They are kid-friendly so parents can review them with their children!
Published: Dec 14, 2011
Grades: 3-5
Ages: 8-13
These handouts provide nutrition and fitness information and tips to promote a healthy family. They are kid-friendly so parents can review them with their children!
Published: Dec 14, 2011
Grades: PreK-5
Ages: 0-13
These handouts provide nutrition and fitness information and tips to promote a healthy family. They are kid-friendly so parents can review them with their children!
Published: Dec 14, 2011
Grades: PreK-5
Ages: 3-13
Healthy snack ideas for parents.
Published: Dec 16, 2011
Grades: PreK-5
Ages: 0-13
Tips for parents about biking, walking and driving with children safely.
Published: Dec 16, 2011
Grades: PreK-5
Ages: 4-13
Here are some easy tips and guidelines to help you turn mealtime into fun family time! Parenting guide to promote a positive mealtime experience.
Published: Mar 19, 2014
Grades: PreK-5
Ages: 3-13
We know that children's diet tend to be to high in sodium (salt), sugar and cholesterol. None of these are good for a healthy heart. Here are some specific tips to help parents reduce salt, sugar and cholesterol from their child's meal.
Published: Mar 19, 2014
Grades: PreK-5
Ages: 3-13
Snacks are an important part of any child's meal plan. Sometimes we just need a few ideas on what healthy snacks are good for children. Here is a list of some popular healthy snacks for kids
Published: Mar 19, 2014
Grades: PreK-5
Ages: 3-13
Keep parents informed about your nutrition education program and make them a partner in promoting healthy eating habits at home.
Published: Dec 16, 2011
Grades: PreK-5
Ages: 3-13
Quick tips on how to get the family together for meal time.
Published: Dec 15, 2011
Grades: PreK-5
Ages: 3-13
These handouts provide nutrition and fitness information and tips to promote a healthy family. They are kid-friendly so parents can review them with their children!
Published: Dec 14, 2011
Grades: PreK-5
Ages: 0-13
These handouts provide nutrition and fitness information and tips to promote a healthy family. They are kid-friendly so parents can review them with their children!
Published: Dec 14, 2011
Grades: PreK-5
Ages: 0-13
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