by Maria | Oct 12, 2015 | Kids
It’s pretty well understood by most that during the super hot and steamy months, drinking plenty of water is essential in preventing dehydration. With the cooler temps rolling in, the feeling of thirst when playing outside or competing in outdoor sports is less prevalent. Therefore, it’s vital to teach kids the importance of hydration all year long so that they continue to drink enough water despite feeling less thirsty in the colder temperatures.
Kids need to realize that our bodies still need the same amount of water to function properly and stay healthy. The Kidney Brothers are happy to teach kids the importance of hydration through a fun football analogy.
Download the football-inspired coloring sheet to help teach kids the importance of hydration:
Happy Hydrating!
by Maria | Oct 8, 2015 | Kids
It’s the beginning of October, but definitely not too early to be talking about Halloween. Kids anticipate this holiday for weeks; talking all about their costumes, and of course the sweet treats that are passed out. With all the excitement of Halloween, it’s important to remember that there are some things to consider to make sure kids are prepared and safe on the big night.
We will share a few trick or treating tips throughout the month and the first one is to make sure and wear comfortable shoes. While a costume may call for some crazy shoes, make sure to consider that there will be a lot of walking going on and the kids need to be comfortable.
Download the fun coloring and activity sheets that encourage kids to wear comfortable shoes on Halloween night:
by Maria | Oct 5, 2015 | Kids
You may or may not be a fan of eating leftovers in your household. Whether you enjoy them or not, the benefits of eating leftovers might just be worth it in the end.
First of all, if you had cooked your favorite meal the night before and made sure there were extras, you will be super excited about eating it all over again! Secondly, the meal preparation is practically eliminated the second time around as you’ve already done most of the work the previous night. Lastly, your wallet will thank you if you plan in leftovers throughout the week. One of the additional benefits of eating leftovers is that you are guaranteed an extra night of family time since you are eating your meal at home together again.
Download the coloring sheet today to see how Pepto discovers the benefits of eating leftovers:
by Maria | Oct 1, 2015 | Kids
It is always important for kids to make sure they are taking good care of their teeth. However, we thought that with Halloween coming up at the end of the month, kids could use an extra reminder to focus on dental hygiene. The OrganWise Guys know that with Halloween also comes candy and sugar. We promote healthy eating, but advocate for moderation with the not-so-healthy items. When eating excess sugar, we also like to make sure that kids are taking care of their teeth properly with toothpaste, floss and some mouthwash.
We have included some tooth brushing fun for kids with the following coloring and activity sheets. Make sure to get these worksheets and share with your kids so they remember to take care of their teeth this Halloween!
Download the worksheets for tooth brushing fun for kids:
by Maria | Sep 20, 2015 | Grown Up
September is not only National Childhood Obesity Awareness Month, it also happens to be National Fruit and Vegetable month. It makes sense as these two tend to go hand and hand … the more colorful fruits and veggies you eat, the healthier you will be! That being said, sometimes it’s challenging to get those kiddos to eat the rainbow of fruits and veggies that is available to them.
Here are some simple tips to get kids to eat more fruits and vegetables:
Easy Access – Fill the bottom of snack size containers with hummus or low-fat veggie dip, cut up carrots, celery, peppers, cucumbers, broccoli, or cauliflower to put inside of them. Making these readily available in the refrigerator offers easy access to a healthy snack. We pinned an example of these easy access snack ideas on our SnackWise Pinterest board.
Product Placement – Strategically place fruits (pre-washed of course!) such as apples, oranges, peaches, pears, or grapes out on the counter or in a nice bowl in the fridge where it is constantly visible and appealing for your kids (and spouses) to grab on the go!
Make it Pretty – There are so many creative ways to display your fruits and veggies (i.e., turning food into animals, festive holiday presentations, etc.) that could help the kids get excited about eating them. There are endless ideas available on Pinterest, so sign up if you have not already. This heart cookie cutter idea is one of our favorites!
Mix it up – Try adding some new veggies to your favorite dishes such as homemade pizza, omelets, macaroni and cheese (with whole grain pasta and low-fat cheese, of course!) to introduce them into the mix of some familiar tastes.
Drink them – A smoothie is one of the best ways to get the most “bang for your buck.” Select some of your kiddos’ favorite fruits to blend together and then add in some healthy greens, such as spinach or kale. The green color may throw you off, but it actually tastes quite good! We previously shared one of our favorite green smoothie recipes for St. Patrick’s Day. You can also check out our recipes for some tasty and colorful tropical fruit smoothies, as well as a delicious triple berry smoothie! Yum! What a great way to get in your fruits and veggies!
What are some of your favorite ways to incorporate fruits and veggies into your day?
