This week is National School Breakfast week. Hopefully your school is celebrating the week by offering a healthy breakfast option for your kids. If not (or if you just can’t seem to make it out the door for the early morning) here are a few ideas for busy families to incorporate a healthy breakfast. (more…)
Dr. Heather R. Bussey is a dentist at Austell Dental Associates in Austell and recently opened a practice in Atlanta, GA called Town Dentistry. She has been practicing General Dentistry for almost six years. Since February is National Children’s Dental Health Month, we wanted to take some time to get some tips on keeping our kids’ teeth healthy. (more…)
For years The OrganWise Guys have had a strong relationship with Healthy Kids Challenge and it’s founder, Vickie James. We were thrilled to see that she was nominated for the 2012 Medical Disease Prevention + Awareness Communicating Childhood Obesity Prevention and Policy Hall of Fame! Last year we took a little time to catch up with VIckie and hear more about the work ofHealthy Kids Challenge. We think you’ll enjoy getting to know her! (more…)
We loved the idea of making Valentine’s Day special by making a FUN and healthy breakfast for the whole family. Last weekend, one of our very own OrganWise families tried out this idea. As you can see, it was an easy way for kids to be involved in the process. They made heart-shaped, whole wheat pancakes with apple sauce instead of oil, eggs (egg whites can also be used) and low-fat milk. We let the kids be involved in the prep, (clean up!) and design of their pancakes. (more…)
Valentine’s Day is just around the corner! Recently we’ve heard a lot about the problem of childhood obesity and the types of food that kids are getting at home. A few years ago I was traveling to a remote corner of Louisiana and ended up staying with some friends over Valentine’s Day. I was so impressed with the way that mom celebrated the holiday without loading her kids up on sugar. I walked into the kitchen that morning to find a “party” – pink balloons, fresh fruit and sweet cards were awaiting each of her children at their breakfast spot. 
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