Monthly Archives: August 2013

Healthy Eating for Kids and Teens: Diet Composition

Posted on August 23, 2013 by L. M. Asta

This chart contains recommended daily calories, fat, protein and carbohydrates based on your child’s age, gender, and activity level. To read the chart, start with your child’s gender on the left, then find your child’s age, and estimated activity level … Continue reading →

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Food Challenge!

Posted on August 23, 2013 by L. M. Asta

Kids. Some of them really put their parents through their paces. They won’t eat this, they won’t try that. Here’s a FOOD CHALLENGE sheet to print out and use at home for them to challenge themselves to try different fruits and vegetables. … Continue reading →

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Support ReSurge International

Posted on August 15, 2013 by L. M. Asta

  The organization that I volunteered with in Vietnam in February 2013 has launched a fundraising effort to help fund pediatric surgeries.

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Kindergarten Countdown

Posted on August 1, 2013 by L. M. Asta

    A great handout from the good folks at Bananas in Oakland on getting your new kindergartener ready is here.

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