Tips to Help Your Preschooler Overcome Picky Eating -  It is normal for children between the ages of 2 and 5 years to resist eating new foods, and may have about four to five favorite foods that they readily accept. Learning that this is a natural part of their children's development can help you relax a bit about what your child chooses to eat or reject.

 

 

 

 

Healthy Eating Games

Play games about how to eat healthy with Cookie Monster, Curious George and many other PBS KIDS Friends!

 

 

 

 

 

 

 


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Healthy Resources for Family

 

 

 

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Fizzy's Lunch Lab is a vibrant, fun and kid-friendly web-only series featuring original characters and funny stories that entertain and educate families about the importance of good nutrition, a balanced diet, and physical activity. 


Each week, The Lunch Lab website will release a new animated short video as well as a corresponding recipe for kids and parents to enjoy. Monthly food/nutrition themes will help guide our message, and the animated videos will reinforce concepts pertaining to the featured theme. 

Easy for both parents and teachers to incorporate lessons in the home and classroom.

 

 

Family Activities Month 1:  Whole Grains

This activity focuses on helping kids identify whole grains and fiber on food labels. Your child searches for a food label on a food package in your home and then fills out the Food Label Worksheet.


Family Activities Month 2:  Balanced Meals

This activity focuses on helping kids identify the importance of eating a balanced breakfast. Using the Pyramid Breakfast Challenge, you and your child will eat a healthy balanced breakfast for a week.


Family Activities Month 3:  Veggies

This activity focuses on helping kids locate different types of veggies while visiting a supermarket or farmer's market.


Family Activities Month 4:  Fruits

This activity focuses on helping kids to make smarter choices when "going out" for dinner.


Family Activities Month 5:  Hydration

This activity focuses on helping kids understand the importance of hydration, even in nature.


Family Activities Month 6:  Family Meals

This activity focuses on helping kids learn correct portion sizes and the importance of family time together.


Family Activities Month 7:  Fruits

This activity will encourage kids to think about and eat more fruits and vegetables.


Family Activities Month 8:  Protein

This activity focuses on helping kids learn about protein. This activity contains facts about lean protein, heart health, and vegetable protein.


Family Activities Month 9:  Exercise

This activity focuses on helping kids learn the importance of daily exercise by keeping a chart of physical activity.


Family Activities Month 10:  Carbs & Sugars

This activity focuses on helping kids learn the differences between carbohydrates by inspecting the cereal aisle in the grocery store and compare food labels.

 

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