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Winter Parties at home can be a challenge so here are some ideas to encourage you. For older children, 8 and up, ask for their help in planning the party. Pick a theme and stick to it. Choose food, decorations and any activity you plan on doing all around the theme. This helps keep it semi organized and within a budget. If your child’s birthday coincides nicely with one of the many holidays or national days from January – May, use that as the basis for your theme. i.e. Chinese New Year, Presiden… Continue

Well believe it or not, it is that time of year—the Fruits & Veggies—More Matters® Month. Really, there is a month long event, of sorts, dedicated to adding just one more fruit or vegetable to your family’s diet. It is a noble cause; many children (and adults) don’t get close to getting their suggested daily intake of fruits and vegetables. The USDA recommends 5 servings. Some new research state we should get more like 9 servings. However, the average child is getting more like 2-3 se… Continue