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That’s why we hold ourselves to testing standards higher than what are set for food companies in the United States. We are regularly testing our baby food products for heavy metals and pesticide residues to ensure your child’s safety while delivering the balanced nutrition their growing bodies need. \u003Cstrong>Our food’s test results must meet Nurture Life’s strict standards or we will not sell these products.\u003C/strong> Please see below for the details on our testing standards and methods.\u003C/p>\n\u003Ch2>Heavy Metals Testing\u003C/h2>\n\u003Cul>\n\u003Cli>We send all of our Finger Food meals to a third-party certified lab to test for heavy metals, including arsenic, lead, cadmium, and mercury.\u003C/li>\n\u003Cli>Why do we test for heavy metals? Cadmium, mercury, arsenic, and lead are metals that naturally occur in the earth’s crust, soil, water, and air. 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400;\">✓\u003C/span>\u003C/td>\n\u003Ctd>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">passed \u003C/span>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">✓\u003C/span>\u003C/td>\n\u003Ctd>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">passed \u003C/span>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">✓\u003C/span>\u003C/td>\n\u003C/tr>\n\u003Ctr>\n\u003Ctd>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Lil’ Pot Roast \u003C/span>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">with Green Beans & Potatoes\u003C/span>\u003C/td>\n\u003Ctd>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">passed \u003C/span>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">✓\u003C/span>\u003C/td>\n\u003Ctd>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">passed \u003C/span>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">✓\u003C/span>\u003C/td>\n\u003Ctd>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">passed \u003C/span>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">✓\u003C/span>\u003C/td>\n\u003Ctd>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">passed \u003C/span>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">✓\u003C/span>\u003C/td>\n\u003C/tr>\n\u003Ctr>\n\u003Ctd>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Chicken Noodle Stew \u003C/span>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">with Carrots, Peas & Potatoes\u003C/span>\u003C/td>\n\u003Ctd>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">passed \u003C/span>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">✓\u003C/span>\u003C/td>\n\u003Ctd>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">passed \u003C/span>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">✓\u003C/span>\u003C/td>\n\u003Ctd>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">passed \u003C/span>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">✓\u003C/span>\u003C/td>\n\u003Ctd>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">passed \u003C/span>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">✓\u003C/span>\u003C/td>\n\u003C/tr>\n\u003C/tbody>\n\u003C/table>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">*Results reflect total arsenic concentration (\u003C/span>\u003Ca href=\"https://food.ec.europa.eu/food-safety/chemical-safety/contaminants/catalogue/arsenic_en#:~:text=The%20inorganic%20forms%20of%20arsenic,based%20products%20and%20drinking%20water.\">\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">organic and inorganic\u003C/span>\u003C/a>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).  Standard of <20PPB is for inorganic arsenic only.\u003C/span>\u003C/p>\n\u003Ch2>Pesticide Residue Testing\u003C/h2>\n\u003Cul>\n\u003Cli>Fewer toxins in the soil where produce is grown means fewer toxins in the food. We prioritize use of organic produce in all of our menu items, but since it can be difficult to consistently source organic ingredients in the quantities we need, we are not 100% organic. We only partner with purveyors who share our values—working with farmers and food producers who regularly test their produce to ensure strict compliance to USDA and EPA guidelines for pesticide residue.\u003C/li>\n\u003Cli>In addition, we test all our non-organic produce along with all flavors of Oaties for over 100 pesticide residues to ensure non-detectable amounts according to USDA National Organic Program (NOP) standards.\u003C/li>\n\u003Cli>Finished goods test results must fall at or below Nurture Life’s limits (non-detectable) or we will not sell these products.\u003C/li>\n\u003C/ul>\n\u003Ch2>Our Never Evers\u003C/h2>\n\u003Cp>The ingredients on this list are commonly used in processed foods to enhance flavor, color, texture or shelf life, but the latest scientific research has called their safety into question. Since our meals are freshly made and focused on real nutrition, we never use them!\u003C/p>\n\u003Cul>\n\u003Cli>Synthetic Nitrates/Nitrites (Sodium or Potassium Nitrate/Nitrite)\u003C/li>\n\u003Cli>Potassium Bromate\u003C/li>\n\u003Cli>High Fructose Corn Syrup (HFCS)\u003C/li>\n\u003Cli>Partially hydrogenated oils (trans fats)\u003C/li>\n\u003Cli>Brominated vegetable oil\u003C/li>\n\u003Cli>Propylparaben\u003C/li>\n\u003Cli>Butylated Hydroxyanisole (BHA)\u003C/li>\n\u003Cli>Butylated Hydroxytoluene (BHT)\u003C/li>\n\u003Cli>Propyl Gallate\u003C/li>\n\u003Cli>Theobromine\u003C/li>\n\u003Cli>Artificial Flavors\u003C/li>\n\u003Cli>Synthetic Colors (F, D & C)\u003C/li>\n\u003Cli>Diacetyl\u003C/li>\n\u003Cli>Bisphenol-A (BPA)\u003C/li>\n\u003Cli>Carrageenan\u003C/li>\n\u003C/ul>\n",{"mobileImage":17,"__typename":137},"FeaturedImageForMobile",{"node":139,"__typename":144},{"id":140,"link":141,"sourceUrl":142,"altText":19,"__typename":143},"cG9zdDozMTI3NA==","https://content.dev.nurturelife.com/blog/safety/blog-hero1/","https://content.dev.nurturelife.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/BLOG-HERO1-880x500.jpg","MediaItem","NodeWithFeaturedImageToMediaItemConnectionEdge",{"nodes":146,"__typename":150},[147,148,149],{"name":8,"slug":9,"__typename":6},{"name":25,"slug":26,"__typename":6},{"name":115,"slug":116,"__typename":6},"PostToCategoryConnection",{"edges":152,"__typename":153},[],"PostToTagConnection",{"node":155,"__typename":163},{"authorMeta":156,"name":158,"description":17,"avatar":159,"__typename":162},{"avatar":17,"__typename":157},"AuthorMeta","Saroj Maharjan",{"url":160,"__typename":161},"https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/9882269c8b7ede5bd5fab7f12f0babf4d333873c0673244a0219f55e97b13c4a?s=96&d=mm&r=g","Avatar","User","NodeWithAuthorToUserConnectionEdge",{"title":165,"metaDesc":19,"opengraphUrl":132,"opengraphTitle":130,"opengraphDescription":166,"opengraphImage":167,"opengraphType":18,"opengraphPublishedTime":169,"opengraphModifiedTime":19,"opengraphSiteName":20,"metaRobotsNoindex":21,"metaRobotsNofollow":22,"twitterDescription":19,"twitterImage":17,"twitterTitle":19,"__typename":170},"Our Safety Standards & Heavy Metals Testing | Nurture Life","At Nurture Life, the safety and quality of our products are our number one priority for both us and the families we serve. That’s why we hold ourselves to testing standards higher than what are set for food companies in the United States. We are regularly testing our baby food products for heavy metals and... Read More",{"sourceUrl":168,"__typename":143},"https://content.dev.nurturelife.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/BLOG-HERO1.jpg","2025-02-11T07:21:26+00:00","PostTypeSEO","Post",{"id":173,"title":174,"slug":175,"link":176,"uri":177,"date":178,"modified":179,"content":180,"featuredImageForMobile":181,"featuredImage":182,"categories":187,"tags":192,"author":194,"seo":201,"__typename":171},"cG9zdDozMTAzMQ==","Tips for Grocery Shopping With Kids","grocery-shopping-with-kids","https://content.dev.nurturelife.com/blog/grocery-shopping-with-kids/","/blog/grocery-shopping-with-kids/","2024-07-08T16:44:53","2024-08-08T19:46:41","\u003Cp>Grocery shopping with your kids provides the perfect opportunity to teach them valuable skills and have fun together. Kids of all ages can learn about math, build their vocabulary, and understand the importance of good nutrition.\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>Your kids may be prone to restlessness and unhealthy requests. However, with some preparation and heaps of patience, you can make every grocery trip enjoyable and productive. These handy tips can show you how to make grocery shopping fun for the whole family.\u003C/p>\n\u003Ch2>Preparing for the Trip\u003C/h2>\n\u003Cp>Start by preparing for your trip to the grocery store. You can plan distractions in case of a \u003Ca href=\"https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/articles/14406-temper-tantrums\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">toddler temper tantrum\u003C/a>, and you can involve your kids in meal planning and create the grocery shopping list together. This will also reinforce the food and nutrition lessons.\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>Here are some tips for planning:\u003C/p>\n\u003Cul>\n\u003Cli>\u003Cstrong>Create the shopping list together: \u003C/strong>Bring the kids on board by sitting together and making an essentials list. Talk about which items your pantry needs for the week’s snacks and meals.\u003C/li>\n\u003Cli>\u003Cstrong>Respect the budget: \u003C/strong>Discuss the importance of a budget, and involve your older kids in price comparisons. Help them understand how you make everything fit into the total.\u003C/li>\n\u003Cli>\u003Cstrong>Meal planning: \u003C/strong>Involve your older kids in meal planning by writing out the weekly meals on a dry-erase board. If your kids display a deeper interest, you can enroll in an online course to learn all about crafting healthy meals and reading nutrition labels.\u003C/li>\n\u003C/ul>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>Top Tip: \u003C/strong>Don’t go to the store if you’re both hungry. This helps to avoid “hangry” tantrums and off-list shopping temptations.\u003C/p>\n\u003Ch2>Making Grocery Shopping a Learning Experience\u003C/h2>\n\u003Cp>Food shopping can teach your kids valuable life skills, such as budgeting. It can also help them become smart shoppers who seek out budget-friendly items. As you guide the “grocery shopping list for kids” creation process, point out these important points:\u003C/p>\n\u003Cul>\n\u003Cli>\u003Cstrong>Cultural exploration: \u003C/strong>Older kids can help with menu creations. Take time to teach them about different cuisines and foods from around the world. Ask them if they would like to try any new ingredients, fruits, or vegetables.\u003C/li>\n\u003Cli>\u003Cstrong>Math practice: \u003C/strong>Enlist their help in price comparison, counting items you add to the cart, and weighing fresh produce to make sure the food stays within your budget.\u003C/li>\n\u003Cli>\u003Cstrong>Teach them about nutrition: \u003C/strong>Discuss different food groups and how each helps us stay healthy. Guide your kids in reading food labels and discussing good eating habits. Then, allow them to choose fresh produce to add to the shopping list.\u003C/li>\n\u003C/ul>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cimg loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-31033\" src=\"https://content.nurturelife.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/02-Teach-them-about-nutrition.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1200\" height=\"500\" srcset=\"https://content.dev.nurturelife.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/02-Teach-them-about-nutrition.jpg 1200w, https://content.dev.nurturelife.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/02-Teach-them-about-nutrition-300x125.jpg 300w, https://content.dev.nurturelife.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/02-Teach-them-about-nutrition-1024x427.jpg 1024w, https://content.dev.nurturelife.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/02-Teach-them-about-nutrition-768x320.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" />\u003C/p>\n\u003Cul>\n\u003Cli>\u003Cstrong>Environmental awareness: \u003C/strong>Teach your kids about planning meals to reduce food waste, how you can use leftovers creatively, and how you can \u003Ca href=\"https://www.nurturelife.com/packaging/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">recycle or reuse product packaging\u003C/a> to be more sustainable.\u003C/li>\n\u003C/ul>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>Top Tip: \u003C/strong>Use mini grocery store toys with younger kids to help them envision the shopping process.\u003C/p>\n\u003Ch2>Managing Behavior in the Store\u003C/h2>\n\u003Cp>Grocery shopping can be an overwhelming experience for kids. They can get tired, overstimulated, and tempted by tasty-looking candies. Preparing them for the in-store experience is essential, so set ground rules, and tell your kids what behavior you expect from them during the shopping trip. Here are some ground rules we suggest:\u003C/p>\n\u003Cul>\n\u003Cli>Tell your kids to stay close to you and what to do if they get separated from you in the store.\u003C/li>\n\u003Cli>Encourage kids only to pick up or touch items if you’re adding them to the cart.\u003C/li>\n\u003Cli>Encourage your kids to use their inside voices.\u003C/li>\n\u003Cli>Tell your kids to listen to directions in the car and the store.\u003C/li>\n\u003C/ul>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>Top Tip: \u003C/strong>Reinforce good behavior with praise and rewards. You can also remind kids to stick to the rules by engaging them and assigning tasks like finding items on the list or bagging groceries.\u003C/p>\n\u003Ch2>Planning Shopping Games for Kids\u003C/h2>\n\u003Cp>Be patient and understanding if your kids start to act out. It’s hard work being visually stimulated while trying to stick to the ground rules. Create shopping games for kids to offer them a new kind of distraction:\u003C/p>\n\u003Cul>\n\u003Cli>Play “I Spy” with grocery items.\u003C/li>\n\u003Cli>Play an ingredient guessing game — tell your kids you want to make spaghetti sauce and have them suggest ingredients.\u003C/li>\n\u003Cli>With older kids, you can have them guess the prices of different items.\u003C/li>\n\u003Cli>For good behavior, let them choose a meal you can cook together after your next shopping trip.\u003C/li>\n\u003C/ul>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>Top Tip: \u003C/strong>If your kids are picky eaters, make trying new foods fun. Encourage your child by asking them what they want to try or making a game of having small tastes of new foods.\u003C/p>\n\u003Ch2>Addressing Common Concerns\u003C/h2>\n\u003Cp>Preparation, communication, and positive reinforcement will help make grocery shopping trips fun and safe. Common concerns about these trips with kids of any age include:\u003C/p>\n\u003Cul>\n\u003Cli>\u003Cstrong>Healthy choices: \u003C/strong>Make healthy food fun by having your kids pick colorful fruits, new veggies, and tasty whole grains.\u003C/li>\n\u003Cli>\u003Cstrong>Impulse buys: \u003C/strong>Impulse buys can \u003Ca href=\"https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S0969698921000618\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">account for up to 62% of supermarket sales\u003C/a> and even more in specific product category sales. Adding treats and special items to the list helps you stick to them. Give your happy helpers the important task of reminding you to stick to the list.\u003C/li>\n\u003Cli>\u003Cstrong>Safety first: \u003C/strong>Teach your kids not to taste food in-store and to wash their hands after handling raw foods as part of food safety awareness. If you have little ones in the cart, use buckles or a child seat to prevent accidents. Never let them stand in a cart — shopping cart incidents are the \u003Ca href=\"https://www.union.health/blogs/shopping-cart-injuries-on-the-rise-how-to-keep-your-child-safe\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">leading cause of head injuries among\u003C/a> young children.\u003C/li>\n\u003Cli>\u003Cstrong>Hunger during the trip: \u003C/strong>Bring \u003Ca href=\"https://www.nurturelife.com/menus/?navItem=snacks\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">some healthy sugar-free snacks\u003C/a> along to avoid impulse buys and keep hungry tummies happy.\u003C/li>\n\u003Cli>\u003Cstrong>Time management: \u003C/strong>Planning your trip, including which aisles to hit and in which order, will help you minimize in-store time. Opt for a shopping trip when the store is less crowded to take some pressure off yourself.\u003C/li>\n\u003C/ul>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>Top Tip: \u003C/strong>Maintain your shopping efficiency by involving kids in finding specific items. This task keeps them focused and entertained to avoid distractions and restlessness.\u003C/p>\n\u003Ch2>Explore More Family-Friendly Resources With Nurture Life\u003C/h2>\n\u003Cp>\u003Ca href=\"https://www.nurturelife.com/menus?navItem=heatable-meals\">\u003Cimg loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-31034\" src=\"https://content.nurturelife.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/03-Explore-More-Family-Friendly-Resources.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1200\" height=\"500\" srcset=\"https://content.dev.nurturelife.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/03-Explore-More-Family-Friendly-Resources.jpg 1200w, https://content.dev.nurturelife.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/03-Explore-More-Family-Friendly-Resources-300x125.jpg 300w, https://content.dev.nurturelife.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/03-Explore-More-Family-Friendly-Resources-1024x427.jpg 1024w, https://content.dev.nurturelife.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/03-Explore-More-Family-Friendly-Resources-768x320.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" />\u003C/a>\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>Round off your shopping trip by asking your kids what they learned during it. Ask them about their favorite finds, new foods they want to try and what they enjoyed the most about the experience — this is also a way for you to learn how to make grocery shopping fun and productive.\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>While grocery store shopping can be fun with a buddy, you may not always have the time. During busy seasons, you can rely on Nurture Life. Our food delivery services are tailored for kids, and the process is simple. Just build a box — we’ll cook it and deliver it to your doorstep.\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>Nurture Life is here to simplify your life with healthy kids’ meals, smoothies, and ready-to-eat snacks. As a \u003Ca href=\"https://www.ahealthieramerica.org/our-partners/nurture-life-305\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Partnership for a Healthier America\u003C/a> member, we’re dedicated to helping you feed your children freshly made, nutritious meals developed by registered dieticians. Shop \u003Ca href=\"https://www.nurturelife.com/onboarding/plans/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">a variety of fresh meal options\u003C/a>, and make the most of our meal plans today.\u003Cbr />\n\u003Cscript type=\"application/ld+json\">\n{\n  \"@context\": \"https://schema.org\",\n  \"@type\": \"BlogPosting\",\n  \"mainEntityOfPage\": {\n    \"@type\": \"WebPage\",\n    \"@id\": \"https://www.nurturelife.com/blog/grocery-shopping-with-kids/\"\n  },\n  \"headline\": \"Tips for Grocery Shopping With Kids\",\n  \"description\": \"Grocery shopping with your kids provides the perfect opportunity to teach them valuable skills and have fun together. Kids of all ages can learn about math, build their vocabulary, and understand the importance of good nutrition. Your kids may be prone to restlessness and unhealthy requests. However, with some preparation and heaps of patience, you can make every grocery trip enjoyable and productive. These handy tips can show you how to make grocery shopping fun for the whole family.\",\n  \"image\": \"https://content.nurturelife.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/02-Teach-them-about-nutrition.jpg\",  \n  \"author\": {\n    \"@type\": \"Organization\",\n    \"name\": \"Nurture Life\",\n    \"url\": \"https://www.nurturelife.com/\"\n  },  \n  \"publisher\": {\n    \"@type\": \"Organization\",\n    \"name\": \"Nurture Life\",\n    \"logo\": {\n      \"@type\": \"ImageObject\",\n      \"url\": \"https://www.nurturelife.com/assets/images/signup/logo.svg\"\n    }\n  },\n  \"datePublished\": \"2024-07-08\"\n}\n\u003C/script>\u003C/p>\n",{"mobileImage":17,"__typename":137},{"node":183,"__typename":144},{"id":184,"link":185,"sourceUrl":186,"altText":19,"__typename":143},"cG9zdDozMTAzMg==","https://content.dev.nurturelife.com/blog/grocery-shopping-with-kids/01-tips-for-grocery-shopping/","https://content.dev.nurturelife.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/01-Tips-for-Grocery-Shopping-880x500.jpg",{"nodes":188,"__typename":150},[189,190,191],{"name":8,"slug":9,"__typename":6},{"name":52,"slug":53,"__typename":6},{"name":97,"slug":98,"__typename":6},{"edges":193,"__typename":153},[],{"node":195,"__typename":163},{"authorMeta":196,"name":197,"description":198,"avatar":199,"__typename":162},{"avatar":17,"__typename":157},"April Urrutia","April believes that mealtime should be a fun and educational experience for children, and is committed to providing parents with the resources they need to make healthy and delicious meals for their families.",{"url":200,"__typename":161},"https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/e00bcaa2588c4568508ba57bea28ca337aaf12f9eb51f6a451fa212a9b604a7e?s=96&d=mm&r=g",{"title":202,"metaDesc":203,"opengraphUrl":176,"opengraphTitle":174,"opengraphDescription":203,"opengraphImage":204,"opengraphType":18,"opengraphPublishedTime":206,"opengraphModifiedTime":207,"opengraphSiteName":20,"metaRobotsNoindex":21,"metaRobotsNofollow":22,"twitterDescription":19,"twitterImage":17,"twitterTitle":19,"__typename":170},"Tips for Grocery Shopping With Kids | Nurture Life","Find out how to make grocery shopping fun for yourself and your kids. From preparing for the trip to playing shopping games, learn more with Nurture Life!",{"sourceUrl":205,"__typename":143},"https://content.dev.nurturelife.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/01-Tips-for-Grocery-Shopping.jpg","2024-07-08T16:44:53+00:00","2024-08-08T19:46:41+00:00",{"id":209,"title":210,"slug":211,"link":212,"uri":213,"date":214,"modified":215,"content":216,"featuredImageForMobile":217,"featuredImage":218,"categories":223,"tags":226,"author":228,"seo":232,"__typename":171},"cG9zdDozMTAyNw==","Kid-Friendly Snacks for Traveling That Parents Will Love","kid-friendly-snacks-for-traveling","https://content.dev.nurturelife.com/blog/kid-friendly-snacks-for-traveling/","/blog/kid-friendly-snacks-for-traveling/","2024-07-08T16:42:07","2024-08-08T19:48:57","\u003Cp>You and your kids will forever treasure the memories you make on family vacations. From exploring amusement parks to visiting faraway family members, you’ll look back fondly at the times you spent together.\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>However, the “travel” part of traveling can come with some speed bumps — literally and figuratively. Young kids can get fussy when stuck in a car or plane for too long, and you’ll soon grow weary of the question, “Are we there yet?”\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>One way to keep the kids entertained while you travel is to pack a variety of yummy snacks. Kid and toddler snacks for travel should be fun and super tasty, and we have some ideas to keep you and your little ones relaxed throughout the journey.\u003C/p>\n\u003Ch2>The Importance of Nutritious Snacking While Traveling\u003C/h2>\n\u003Cp>Travel can be tedious for kids and adults alike. You’re stuck sitting in a small area, so it’s easy to grow impatient, especially for kids who don’t understand patience the way grown-ups do. Plus, for adults, there’s the added stress of leaving home on time, getting through airport security, experiencing delays that impact your layover or forgetting to get gas before you go.\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>Packing nutritious snacks is one simple step that can make travel that much smoother. If you’re going on a road trip, for example, you won’t have to make as many stops at convenience stores to pick up a bag of chips. You can also pack more substantial foods — like subs — to save the time and money you’d otherwise spend at a drive-thru restaurant. When you’re flying, you can be prepared during long layovers or delays while avoiding those hefty airport store costs.\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>The choice of snacks is also essential. Some snacks might hurt your child’s stomach, while others could cause a crumbly mess in your car. Choosing travel snacks for toddlers can be challenging, especially when your mind is consumed by boarding times and packed suitcases, so we’re breaking down some tasty travel snacks and meals for kids.\u003C/p>\n\u003Ch2>Nutritious Snacks for Kids on Long Car Journeys\u003C/h2>\n\u003Cp>You can maintain a healthy lifestyle and nutrition on travel days with the help of some tasty snacks. If you’re traveling by car, these road trip planning tips and snack ideas will make packing snacks easy peasy:\u003C/p>\n\u003Cul>\n\u003Cli>\u003Cstrong>Fruit and vegetable chips: \u003C/strong>These are an excellent option for picky eaters since they offer the appeal of chips with a healthier twist. You can purchase fruit and veggie chips at the store or \u003Ca href=\"https://www.marthastewart.com/1504809/homemade-veggie-and-fruit-chips-snack-instead-potato-chips\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">make your own in the oven\u003C/a>.\u003C/li>\n\u003Cli>\u003Cstrong>Energy bites: \u003C/strong>Making this tasty treat is easy. Combine rolled oats, honey, unsweetened coconut flakes and nut butter, and then roll the mixture into small balls. Let them chill in the refrigerator for a few hours, and then pack them into a Tupperware for the car ride. If you want some sweetness, you can add dried fruit or chocolate chips to the mixture.\u003C/li>\n\u003Cli>\u003Cstrong>Egg muffins: \u003C/strong>These are an excellent high-protein snack that kids might find yummier than hard-boiled eggs. Plus, they’re a great way to sneak some veggies in.\u003C/li>\n\u003Cli>\u003Cstrong>Pasta salad:\u003C/strong> If you want a delicious and filling meal, pasta salads are the way to go. They are customizable and easy to throw together before hopping in the car.\u003C/li>\n\u003Cli>\u003Cstrong>Granola bars:\u003C/strong> Like energy bites, homemade granola bars are pretty simple to make, and they require many of the same ingredients. However, there are also some yummy store-bought options available.\u003C/li>\n\u003Cli>\u003Cstrong>Fruit and cheese:\u003C/strong> This snack option is easy and healthy — perfect for throwing in the lunchbox at the last minute. You can mix and match to create your kid’s new favorite combo.\u003C/li>\n\u003Cli>\u003Cstrong>Crispy chickpeas: \u003C/strong>Season chickpeas with curry, salt, pepper, garlic powder or cinnamon, and throw them in the oven for a crunchy road trip finger food.\u003C/li>\n\u003Cli>\u003Cstrong>Rice cakes: \u003C/strong>For a quick snack, choose rice cakes. There are lots of flavors, like cheddar and chocolate, and you can take them to the next level with toppings like deli turkey or peanut butter.\u003C/li>\n\u003Cli>\u003Cstrong>Mini sandwiches: \u003C/strong>Here’s a classic option you can never go wrong with! There are endless options, from ham and cheese to PB&J.\u003C/li>\n\u003Cli>\u003Cstrong>Juice boxes or chocolate milk:\u003C/strong> You can’t have snacks without something to drink! Bring along these options to keep your kids happy.\u003C/li>\n\u003C/ul>\n\u003Ch3>Smart Packing Strategies for Road Trips\u003C/h3>\n\u003Cp>Since you’ll be in one space for a long time without much room to move around, how you pack your snacks is important. Here are X tips for smart snack packing:\u003C/p>\n\u003Cul>\n\u003Cli>\u003Cstrong>Use resealable bags and bowls: \u003C/strong>The snacks you pack for your kids must be easy for them to open. Packing snacks in resealable bags or small bowls with covers is the best.\u003C/li>\n\u003Cli>\u003Cstrong>Prevent messes: \u003C/strong>Kids might not mean to be messy, but they often are. To prevent messes, you can pack bite-sized foods that are easy to eat. You can also avoid foods like crackers that create lots of crumbs.\u003C/li>\n\u003Cli>\u003Cstrong>Keep your snacks accessible: \u003C/strong>Place your snack box, lunchbox or cooler somewhere that’s easy to access. You don’t want it to end up underneath your luggage!\u003C/li>\n\u003Cli>\u003Cstrong>Use reusable ice packs: \u003C/strong>If you’re packing food like cold sandwiches or fruit, place reusable ice packs in your cooler to keep them fresh.\u003C/li>\n\u003Cli>\u003Cstrong>Pack cleaning supplies: \u003C/strong>Keep your car — and your hands — clean by packing paper towels, wipes and hand sanitizer.\u003C/li>\n\u003C/ul>\n\u003Ch2>Airplane Snacks and Ensuring a Happy Tummy on Flights\u003C/h2>\n\u003Cp>TSA lists food items that you’re \u003Ca href=\"https://www.tsa.gov/travel/security-screening/whatcanibring/food\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">allowed to bring on an airplane\u003C/a>, so finding some good airplane snacks for toddlers and kids is pretty easy. Unopened solid food items can be transported in your carry-on bag for easy access during your flight. Here are some tasty and filling options that will keep your little one happy until you land:\u003C/p>\n\u003Cul>\n\u003Cli>Beef jerky\u003C/li>\n\u003Cli>Cheese and crackers\u003C/li>\n\u003Cli>Nuts\u003C/li>\n\u003Cli>Popcorn\u003C/li>\n\u003Cli>Dried fruits\u003C/li>\n\u003Cli>Trail mix\u003C/li>\n\u003Cli>Granola or protein bars\u003C/li>\n\u003Cli>Muffins\u003C/li>\n\u003C/ul>\n\u003Ch2>Travel Snack Planning FAQ\u003C/h2>\n\u003Cp>We’re answering some common questions about packing car or plane snacks for toddlers and kids.\u003C/p>\n\u003Ch3>1. What Are Some Mess-Free Snacks for Travel?\u003C/h3>\n\u003Cp>Kids can be messy, so getting ahead of the issue is the best way to avoid having to clean up after them. While delicious, snacks like granola bars and muffins can create lots of crumbs and may not be ideal for the messy toddler. Some mess-free snacks you can pack instead include:\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cimg loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-31029\" src=\"https://content.nurturelife.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/02-Some-mess-free-snacks-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1200\" height=\"500\" srcset=\"https://content.dev.nurturelife.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/02-Some-mess-free-snacks-1.jpg 1200w, https://content.dev.nurturelife.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/02-Some-mess-free-snacks-1-300x125.jpg 300w, https://content.dev.nurturelife.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/02-Some-mess-free-snacks-1-1024x427.jpg 1024w, https://content.dev.nurturelife.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/02-Some-mess-free-snacks-1-768x320.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" />\u003C/p>\n\u003Cul>\n\u003Cli>Beef jerky.\u003C/li>\n\u003Cli>Nuts and dried fruits.\u003C/li>\n\u003Cli>Cheese cubes.\u003C/li>\n\u003Cli>Carrot sticks.\u003C/li>\n\u003Cli>Apple slices.\u003C/li>\n\u003Cli>Applesauce pouches.\u003C/li>\n\u003C/ul>\n\u003Cp>You’ll also want to pack wet wipes, paper towels, napkins and hand sanitizer to clean up after eating.\u003C/p>\n\u003Ch3>2. How Can You Incorporate Vegetables Into Travel Snack Time?\u003C/h3>\n\u003Cp>Many children don’t love vegetables, but there are some fun ways to make them more appealing. You can pack hummus, ranch or peanut butter to make them more appetizing, or you can pair them alongside tastier snacks like pretzels and cheese. You can also create veggie kebabs by sliding grape tomatoes, cucumber slices, fresh peppers and baby carrots onto a stick.\u003C/p>\n\u003Ch3>3. Are There Foods You Should Avoid When Traveling?\u003C/h3>\n\u003Cp>Not necessarily! You can certainly pack snacks like candy or potato chips, but make sure to serve them alongside healthy and filling foods like mini wraps, cheese, fruit, nuts or fresh veggies.\u003C/p>\n\u003Ch3>4. What Snacks Can You Pack for Motion Sickness?\u003C/h3>\n\u003Cp>Motion sickness is a \u003Ca href=\"https://www.urmc.rochester.edu/encyclopedia/content.aspx?contenttypeid=1&contentid=973\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">common problem when traveling\u003C/a>. If your child’s stomach gets upset during long car rides or flights, snacks like ginger bites may help. Remaining hydrated also lessens the chances of motion sickness, so be sure you and your child both drink lots of water during your journey.\u003C/p>\n\u003Ch2>Take Care of Your Child’s Diet While You’re on the Move With Nurture Life\u003C/h2>\n\u003Cp>\u003Ca href=\"https://www.nurturelife.com/menus?navItem=heatable-meals\">\u003Cimg loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-31030\" src=\"https://content.nurturelife.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/03-Take-Care-of-Your-Childs-DietREV01-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1200\" height=\"500\" srcset=\"https://content.dev.nurturelife.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/03-Take-Care-of-Your-Childs-DietREV01-1.jpg 1200w, https://content.dev.nurturelife.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/03-Take-Care-of-Your-Childs-DietREV01-1-300x125.jpg 300w, https://content.dev.nurturelife.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/03-Take-Care-of-Your-Childs-DietREV01-1-1024x427.jpg 1024w, https://content.dev.nurturelife.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/03-Take-Care-of-Your-Childs-DietREV01-1-768x320.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" />\u003C/a>\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>Finding the perfect family meals and recipes for travel can be a challenge with so many logistics already occupying your mind. Let travel meals and snacks be one less thing to worry about with Nurture Life.\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>Nurture Life provides freshly made meals, snacks, and crustless sandwiches that are made specifically for babies, toddlers and kids — and they’re delivered right to your door. Our hassle-free, nutritious meal options are travel-friendly and perfect for car trips or plane rides. Explore \u003Ca href=\"https://www.nurturelife.com/how-it-works/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">how it works\u003C/a>, and \u003Ca href=\"https://www.nurturelife.com/onboarding/plans/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">choose your plan\u003C/a> today!\u003Cbr />\n\u003Cscript type=\"application/ld+json\">\n{\n  \"@context\": \"https://schema.org\",\n  \"@type\": \"BlogPosting\",\n  \"mainEntityOfPage\": {\n    \"@type\": \"WebPage\",\n    \"@id\": \"https://www.nurturelife.com/blog/kid-friendly-snacks-for-traveling/\"\n  },\n  \"headline\": \"Kid-Friendly Snacks for Traveling That Parents Will Love\",\n  \"description\": \"You and your kids will forever treasure the memories you make on family vacations. From exploring amusement parks to visiting faraway family members, you’ll look back fondly at the times you spent together. One way to keep the kids entertained while you travel is to pack a variety of yummy snacks. 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Learn about Nurture Life's travel-friendly meal options!",{"sourceUrl":236,"__typename":143},"https://content.dev.nurturelife.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/01-Kid-Friendly-Snacks-1.jpg","2024-07-08T16:42:07+00:00","2024-08-08T19:48:57+00:00",{"id":240,"title":241,"slug":242,"link":243,"uri":244,"date":245,"modified":246,"content":247,"featuredImageForMobile":248,"featuredImage":249,"categories":254,"tags":258,"author":260,"seo":264,"__typename":171},"cG9zdDozMTAyMw==","10 Must-Read Picture Books That Will Help Your Picky Eater Try New Foods","picture-books-for-picky-eaters","https://content.dev.nurturelife.com/blog/picture-books-for-picky-eaters/","/blog/picture-books-for-picky-eaters/","2024-07-08T16:39:27","2024-08-08T19:52:12","\u003Cp>If you are the parent of a picky eater, you understand the frustration of trying to figure out how you can get your child to eat healthily. However, you can take comfort in knowing you are definitely not alone and that it is possible for your family to find a way to enjoy different foods together!\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>There are several reasons why children become picky eaters, but thankfully, there are solutions that could help. One involves introducing picture books that teach children about the importance of food and nutrition and the value of appreciating different cultures.\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>Another creative solution is enrolling in a meal delivery service for your child. A service like Nurture Life helps you remove the stress of meal prep by offering ready-to-eat meals that are delicious and healthy.\u003C/p>\n\u003Ch2>Understanding Picky Eaters\u003C/h2>\n\u003Cp>Children’s eating habits form early in life, and during this time, \u003Ca href=\"https://www.health.harvard.edu/blog/study-gives-insight-and-advice-on-picky-eating-in-children-2020060920004\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">children can become picky eaters\u003C/a> for several reasons:\u003C/p>\n\u003Cul>\n\u003Cli>\u003Cstrong>Medical reasons:\u003C/strong> Early challenges with feeding — such as reflux, tongue-ties, oral delays or allergies during infancy or as a toddler — could lead to pickiness.\u003C/li>\n\u003Cli>\u003Cstrong>Unpleasant experience: \u003C/strong>If a child has an illness that causes severe vomiting or has an episode of choking, that can affect their outlook on eating.\u003C/li>\n\u003Cli>\u003Cstrong>Behavioral: \u003C/strong>Picky eating may be a learned behavior.\u003C/li>\n\u003Cli>\u003Cstrong>Sensory sensitivities: \u003C/strong>Some children may experience sensory overload that causes an aversion that makes food overwhelming for them.\u003C/li>\n\u003Cli>\u003Cstrong>Family dynamics: \u003C/strong>Family dynamics could also affect a child’s mindset toward eating. If meal times are stressful for parents, children can pick up on this in a way that affects their eating habits.\u003C/li>\n\u003C/ul>\n\u003Ch3>Practical Strategies to Curb Picky Eating\u003C/h3>\n\u003Cp>It’s easy to become overwhelmed as you face the challenges of picky eating. While that’s understandable, added stress around meal times rarely makes picky eating better. Instead, you could take practical steps, like \u003Ca href=\"https://edition.cnn.com/2020/01/27/health/kids-eat-healthier-watching-cooking-shows-study-wellness/index.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">exposing your children to cooking shows\u003C/a> and books, to help your little one explore more foods and learn to enjoy eating. Here are some strategies to try out:\u003C/p>\n\u003Cul>\n\u003Cli>\u003Cstrong>Routines and rules:\u003C/strong> Establishing positive rules and routines around food and meal times can be a game-changer. Some helpful tips include eating at a place and time for every meal, eating together, and having the same or similar meals on every family member’s plate.\u003C/li>\n\u003Cli>\u003Cstrong>Kids and fun food experiences:\u003C/strong> Take away the seriousness and make meal times a wonderful experience centered around quality family and gratitude.\u003C/li>\n\u003Cli>\u003Cstrong>Food choices and preferences: \u003C/strong>While the aim is to get your child to explore more foods, taking their preferences into consideration when you assemble meals can help.\u003C/li>\n\u003Cli>\u003Cstrong>Stress-free meal times:\u003C/strong> If you find meal prep stressful, that’s OK! It’s completely normal to not always have the time and energy for cooking. In this case, trying a meal delivery service that caters specifically to children’s nutritional needs and preferences can be beneficial. Taking the stress out of meal times can also have a positive effect on your child.\u003C/li>\n\u003Cli>\u003Cstrong>The rotation rule:\u003C/strong> The rotation rule is simple — do not offer the same food two days in a row. If your child likes carrots with dinner, serve that every second day and alternate the in-between days with new foods like peas and cauliflower.\u003C/li>\n\u003C/ul>\n\u003Ch2>The Magic of Picture Books for Healthy Eating Habits\u003C/h2>\n\u003Cp>Picture books about food can help ease your child into healthier eating habits. Books for picky eaters often have a protagonist your child can relate to, and if it’s an enjoyable story, the protagonist can model positive eating behaviors that leave your child open to exploring new foods. Plus, through picture books, you could gain new \u003Ca href=\"https://www.nurturelife.com/blog/nurture-life-meals-for-picky-eaters/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">meal ideas to try with your picky eater\u003C/a>.\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cimg loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-31025\" src=\"https://content.nurturelife.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/02-When-choosing-picture-books-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1200\" height=\"500\" srcset=\"https://content.dev.nurturelife.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/02-When-choosing-picture-books-1.jpg 1200w, https://content.dev.nurturelife.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/02-When-choosing-picture-books-1-300x125.jpg 300w, https://content.dev.nurturelife.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/02-When-choosing-picture-books-1-1024x427.jpg 1024w, https://content.dev.nurturelife.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/02-When-choosing-picture-books-1-768x320.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" />\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>When choosing picture books about food, look for stories with relatable characters, diverse meals and foods, a focus on family, and a story arc that is fun and easy to understand. You can also look for family meal ideas within the books.\u003C/p>\n\u003Ch2>Top 10 Must-Have Picture Books for Picky Eaters\u003C/h2>\n\u003Cp>These picky eater-friendly books are fun, colorful and educational. They introduce kids to new foods, different cultures, the concept of food and family time, and the importance of food for growth. You can find these books online at Amazon, in-store and online at Barnes & Noble, on the publisher’s website and at your local bookstore.\u003C/p>\n\u003Ch3>1. ‘Little Chef’\u003C/h3>\n\u003Cp>“Little Chef” by Elisabeth Weinberg and Matt Stine is an \u003Ca href=\"https://us.macmillan.com/books/9781250091697/littlechef\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">endearing tale of a girl named Lizzie\u003C/a> who wants to be a chef like her grandmother. Lizzie sets off on a quest to make one of her grandma’s recipes for her. “Little Chef”\u003Ci> \u003C/i>even shares the recipe for the special dish Lizzie wants to make for grandma, so your child can try their hand at cooking! This special book for children ages 2 to 6 shows how food and family go hand in hand and teaches them a love for cooking.\u003C/p>\n\u003Ch3>2. ‘Green Eggs and Ham’\u003C/h3>\n\u003Cp>This \u003Ca href=\"https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/43017/green-eggs-and-ham-by-dr-seuss/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">classic book by Dr. Seuss\u003C/a> takes away the scariness of trying new foods and replaces it with silly and lighthearted adventure! “Green Eggs and Ham”\u003Ci> \u003C/i>is filled with Dr. Seuss’ fun rhymes, and eventually, the main character tries green eggs and ham and enjoys it.\u003C/p>\n\u003Ch3>3. ‘Can I Eat That?’\u003C/h3>\n\u003Cp>Written \u003Ca href=\"https://www.phaidon.com/phaidon-kids/ages-3-5/can-i-eat-that-9780714871103/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">by food critic Joshua David Stein\u003C/a>, “Can I Eat That?” is a great book for introducing children to a variety of foods and how food differs from culture to culture. The read-aloud book is playful, vibrant and educational as kids learn that they can eat tostadas but not tornados!\u003C/p>\n\u003Ch3>4. ‘Dragons Love Tacos’\u003C/h3>\n\u003Cp>“Dragons Love Tacos” by Adam Rubin is a \u003Ca href=\"https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/309024/dragons-love-tacos-by-adam-rubin-illustrated-by-daniel-salmieri/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">#1 New York Times bestseller\u003C/a> for good reason — there are lots of tacos and dragons that become very sassy when they eat spicy salsa! Written for 3- to 5-year-olds, “Dragons Love Tacos” is playful, humorous and engaging, with colorful illustrations and descriptive language that will make your children realize that food adventures can be lots of fun.\u003C/p>\n\u003Ch3>5. ‘The Seven Silly Eaters’\u003C/h3>\n\u003Cp>“The Seven Silly Eaters” by Mary Ann Hoberman is \u003Ca href=\"https://www.harpercollins.com/products/the-seven-silly-eaters-mary-ann-hoberman?variant=39937675362338\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">a rhyming picture book\u003C/a> for ages 3 to 7 that tells the story of a family of picky eaters and how a very special mother overcomes the challenge. “The Seven Silly Eaters” focuses on family and making the most of situations with practical solutions.\u003C/p>\n\u003Ch3>6. ‘Lulu’s Lunch’\u003C/h3>\n\u003Cp>“Lulu’s Lunch” by Camilla Reid is an \u003Ca href=\"https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/13763159-lulu-s-lunch\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">interactive book for ages 3 to 7\u003C/a>. The fun book even has a page where Lulu has bolognese for lunch and the illustrator uses string for spaghetti! The wonderful interactive features and Lulu’s fun meals can even inspire some lunch ideas for picky kindergartners.\u003C/p>\n\u003Ch3>7. ‘Good Enough to Eat: A Kid’s Guide to Food and Nutrition’\u003C/h3>\n\u003Cp>“Good Enough to Eat: A Kid’s Guide to Food and Nutrition” by Lizzy Rockwell \u003Ca href=\"https://www.harpercollins.com/products/good-enough-to-eat-lizzy-rockwell?variant=32122731593762\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">teaches young kids about food groups\u003C/a>, nutrients, digestion and more. The book is colorful, fun and informative and includes a good selection of kid-friendly recipes.\u003C/p>\n\u003Ch3>8. ‘The Very Hungry Caterpillar’\u003C/h3>\n\u003Cp>“The Very Hungry Caterpillar” by Eric Carle is \u003Ca href=\"https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/301943/the-very-hungry-caterpillar-by-eric-carle/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">a beloved classic story\u003C/a> about a caterpillar that munches its way through apples and plums but is still hungry! He eats until he is satisfied, spins a cocoon and transforms into a butterfly. “The Very Hungry Caterpillar” is perfect for teaching toddlers that it’s great to have an appetite and that food helps you grow.\u003C/p>\n\u003Ch3>9. ‘Too Pickley!’\u003C/h3>\n\u003Cp>“Too Pickley!” by Jean Reidy is an \u003Ca href=\"https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/13513402-too-pickley\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">ideal board book for picky toddlers\u003C/a> who will relate to the little boy who finds everything too squishy, fishy or fruity. Through his antics, little ones will find that different flavors and textures make food fun and interesting.\u003C/p>\n\u003Ch3>10. ‘I Will Not Ever Never Eat a Tomato’\u003C/h3>\n\u003Cp>“I Will Not Ever Never Eat a Tomato” by Lauren Child is a \u003Ca href=\"https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/137045.I_Will_Never_Not_Ever_Eat_a_Tomato\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">clever little book that engages the imagination\u003C/a> so that your kids are keen to try new foods. Lola is a picky eater and refuses to try new foods until her brother Charlie tells her that mashed potatoes ate cloud fluff from the mountains and carrots are from Jupiter!\u003C/p>\n\u003Ch2>Explore New Kids Meals With Nurture Life Meal Plans\u003C/h2>\n\u003Cp>\u003Ca href=\"https://www.nurturelife.com/menus?navItem=heatable-meals\">\u003Cimg loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-31026\" src=\"https://content.nurturelife.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/03-Explore-New-Kids-Meals-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1200\" height=\"500\" srcset=\"https://content.dev.nurturelife.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/03-Explore-New-Kids-Meals-1.jpg 1200w, https://content.dev.nurturelife.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/03-Explore-New-Kids-Meals-1-300x125.jpg 300w, https://content.dev.nurturelife.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/03-Explore-New-Kids-Meals-1-1024x427.jpg 1024w, https://content.dev.nurturelife.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/03-Explore-New-Kids-Meals-1-768x320.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" />\u003C/a>\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>Books are one of the best ways to introduce your children to new and exciting experiences, and food is no exception. With these book recommendations, you can introduce children to exciting new foods and reaffirm the importance of family meal times.\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>At Nurture Life, we offer healthy, meals, snacks and smoothies designed for babies and children. With our meal plans and resources, you can take the stress out of meals and help your picky eater embark on a wholesome dietary journey. Our meals are created by chefs and dietitians, giving you peace of mind that your child is enjoying fresh meals that meet their dietary requirements. Browse our \u003Ca href=\"https://www.nurturelife.com/menus/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">menus and pricing options\u003C/a> to \u003Ca href=\"https://www.nurturelife.com/onboarding/signup/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">sign up for a meal delivery service\u003C/a> that suits you and your child, or \u003Ca href=\"https://www.nurturelife.com/contact-us/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">contact us for any additional support\u003C/a>.\u003Cbr />\n\u003Cscript type=\"application/ld+json\">\n{\n  \"@context\": \"https://schema.org\",\n  \"@type\": \"BlogPosting\",\n  \"mainEntityOfPage\": {\n    \"@type\": \"WebPage\",\n    \"@id\": \"https://www.nurturelife.com/blog/picture-books-for-picky-eaters/\"\n  },\n  \"headline\": \"10 Must-Read Picture Books That Will Help Your Picky Eater Try New Foods\",\n  \"description\": \"If you are the parent of a picky eater, you understand the frustration of trying to figure out how you can get your child to eat healthily. 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Try Nurture Life's meal delivery services to give your kid healthy new meals!",{"sourceUrl":268,"__typename":143},"https://content.dev.nurturelife.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/01-10-Must-Read-Picture-Books-1.jpg","2024-07-08T16:39:27+00:00","2024-08-08T19:52:12+00:00",{"id":272,"title":273,"slug":274,"link":275,"uri":276,"date":277,"modified":278,"content":279,"featuredImageForMobile":280,"featuredImage":281,"categories":286,"tags":289,"author":291,"seo":295,"__typename":171},"cG9zdDozMTAxOQ==","5 Ways to Deal With Holiday Sugar: Solutions for a Guilt-Free Season","ways-to-deal-with-holiday-sugar","https://content.dev.nurturelife.com/blog/ways-to-deal-with-holiday-sugar/","/blog/ways-to-deal-with-holiday-sugar/","2024-07-08T16:36:09","2024-08-08T19:54:03","\u003Cp>During the holidays, it’s natural for kids to want to enjoy more candy and treats than usual. It’s important to find ways for them to have a treat without feeling guilty. The holidays are the perfect opportunity to help your children practice moderation. Swap out high-sugar goodies with sweet alternatives like fruit to combat excessive cravings. Learn more about the effects of sugar and how you can choose healthier alternatives.\u003C/p>\n\u003Ch2>Understanding the Impact of Sugar on Health During the Holidays\u003C/h2>\n\u003Cp>The holidays are the perfect time to indulge in our favorite treats — many containing sugar. It’s hard to say no to the baked goods and delightful snacks associated with this time of the year, but overindulging comes at a price.\u003C/p>\n\u003Ch3>How Long Does a Sugar Rush Last in a Toddler?\u003C/h3>\n\u003Cp>Most parents are aware of the mood swings and behavior changes that come with excessive sugar intake. However, sugar also has adverse effects on a child’s overall health. Excessive sugar consumption can impact a toddler’s academic performance, learning and memory. High sugar intake also raises the chances of your child developing chronic illnesses later in life, such as obesity, diabetes, heart disease and cancer.\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>How long a sugar rush lasts depends on your child, but you can counter it by giving them water and nutritious food. While a sugar rush won’t last forever, the lingering health effects are cause for concern.\u003C/p>\n\u003Ch3>Finding the Right Balance\u003C/h3>\n\u003Cp>You want your children to eat healthily during the holidays and still enjoy their favorite sweets. Here are a few strategies for dealing with holiday celebrations and temptations:\u003C/p>\n\u003Cul>\n\u003Cli>\u003Cstrong>Fill up on healthy food:\u003C/strong> Before your child has sugary treats, have them fill up with a nutritious meal. Prepare a plate with fruit, vegetables and lean protein to ensure they get the nutrition they need for the day.\u003C/li>\n\u003Cli>\u003Cstrong>Let them enjoy:\u003C/strong> You may choose a day to give your child freedom with their sweets. They may surprise you by exercising control. Even if they do overindulge and feel sick, that can be a lesson in self-regulation and portion control.\u003C/li>\n\u003Cli>\u003Cstrong>Portion control:\u003C/strong> Limit the amount of candy your child can have daily. Only allow sweets at set times during the day, such as after a healthy mid-morning snack or lunch.\u003C/li>\n\u003C/ul>\n\u003Ch2>Holiday Parties and Healthy Choices: Alternatives to Traditional Sugary Snacks\u003C/h2>\n\u003Cp>Sugary snacks seem to be everywhere during the holidays. Here’s how you can make healthier options for your kids.\u003C/p>\n\u003Ch3>Crafting Festive Treats With Less Sugar\u003C/h3>\n\u003Cp>If you enjoy baking during the holidays, you can use some clever alternatives to sugar when creating Christmas goodies for toddlers and older kids:\u003C/p>\n\u003Cul>\n\u003Cli>\u003Cstrong>Coconut sugar: \u003C/strong>Instead of white or brown sugar, use coconut sugar. It tastes similar to brown sugar and \u003Ca href=\"https://www.mayoclinic.org/healthy-lifestyle/nutrition-and-healthy-eating/in-depth/low-glycemic-index-diet/art-20048478#:~:text=A%20low%2Dglycemic%20index%20(low,effect%20on%20blood%20sugar%20levels.\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">has a low glycemic index score\u003C/a>\u003Cstrong>.\u003C/strong>\u003C/li>\n\u003Cli>\u003Cstrong>Stevia: \u003C/strong>Replace artificial sweeteners with stevia, a natural, plant-based sweetener that has no calories. Stevia is much sweeter than sugar, so you only need a small amount.\u003C/li>\n\u003Cli>\u003Cstrong>Maple syrup:\u003C/strong> Maple syrup\u003Cstrong> \u003C/strong>is an excellent alternative to agave nectar. Agave is high in fructose, which can cause spikes in blood sugar levels.\u003C/li>\n\u003C/ul>\n\u003Ch3>What to Do With Candy\u003C/h3>\n\u003Cp>If your holiday stash builds up and you have more candy than you’re comfortable with your little one consuming, start by removing any candy that poses a risk, such as choking hazards or allergies. Next, sit with your child and create two piles of candy — one they like and others they don’t care for.\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>If they put almost everything in their favorite pile, controlling how much candy they can eat through portions is better. Telling them what they can and can’t have may only make the obsession linger and grow.\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cimg loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-31021 size-full\" src=\"https://content.nurturelife.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/02-control-portions-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1200\" height=\"500\" srcset=\"https://content.dev.nurturelife.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/02-control-portions-1.jpg 1200w, https://content.dev.nurturelife.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/02-control-portions-1-300x125.jpg 300w, https://content.dev.nurturelife.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/02-control-portions-1-1024x427.jpg 1024w, https://content.dev.nurturelife.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/02-control-portions-1-768x320.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" />\u003C/p>\n\u003Ch2>Navigating the Holiday Season: Tips for Parents to Reduce Children’s Sugar Intake\u003C/h2>\n\u003Cp>If you are worried about your child overindulging during the holidays, you can take a few steps to reduce the amount of sugar they consume.\u003C/p>\n\u003Ch3>Balancing Treats With Healthy Habits\u003C/h3>\n\u003Cp>Kids often learn by experience when it comes to eating candy. If your child feels sick, talk to them about it. Ask them why they think they feel ill, and explain how they can eat less sugar next time to prevent getting sick.\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>Instead of calling sweets “junk food” or “bad food,” call them by their names. When you give sweets negative labels, it only creates more allure and excitement around them.\u003C/p>\n\u003Ch3>The Role of Meal Planning and Preparation\u003C/h3>\n\u003Cp>The holidays are often a busy time, making preparing healthy meals challenging. If you know you’ll be short on time, \u003Ca href=\"https://www.nurturelife.com/how-it-works/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Nurture Life’s meal delivery service\u003C/a> can take meal prep off your hands. Consistent, nutritious meals will help your children fill up on all the proteins, veggies and whole grains they need for a balanced diet. We also prepare a flavorful and exciting variety of meals that make mealtime fun and help curb cravings.\u003C/p>\n\u003Ch2>Addressing Common Concerns and Questions\u003C/h2>\n\u003Cp>Most parents have concerns about sugar consumption for their kids. We have a list of FAQs and answers that can help ease your mind this festive season.\u003C/p>\n\u003Ch3>How Can I Limit My Sugar During the Holidays?\u003C/h3>\n\u003Cp>Kids will often sneak snacks if they feel like they are being deprived at home. Remove the power of sugar by incorporating it into meal times. For example, you can offer your child dessert or cookies during snack time or after dinner.\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp> \u003C/p>\n\u003Ch3>How Do You Deal With a Sugar Rush?\u003C/h3>\n\u003Cp>First, give your child water to help them hydrate. Water will help support the body in detoxing from the sugar. You should also consider electrolytes such as calcium, magnesium, potassium and sodium, which will help prevent dehydration and muscle cramps. Next, give your child wholesome foods such as leafy greens, cucumber, strawberries, nuts and seeds, or yogurt.\u003C/p>\n\u003Ch3>What Is the Best Way to Control Sugar?\u003C/h3>\n\u003Cp>Sugar can sneak into your child’s diet through drinks. Limit the amount of soda and fruit juice they drink, and make drinking water fun by adding pieces of fruit to it.\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>You should also read labels on packaged foods to check for added sugar, including terms like fructose, corn syrup and rice syrup. For example, some breakfast cereals are loaded with sugar. Swap out sugary cereals for eggs, fruit and yogurt.\u003C/p>\n\u003Ch3>What Is the Best Way to Deal With Sugar Cravings?\u003C/h3>\n\u003Cp>Limit the amount of sugary treats at home if your child struggles with frequent cravings. You can make homemade cookies and treats that include healthier alternatives to sugar.\u003C/p>\n\u003Ch2>The Impact of Sugar on Health: What Parents Need to Know This Holiday Season\u003C/h2>\n\u003Cp>Excessive sugar intake in young kids is a concern. While it is acceptable to have a treat from time to time, too much sugar can be problematic.\u003C/p>\n\u003Ch3>The Connection Between Sugar and Health\u003C/h3>\n\u003Cp>When children consume too much candy, it increases their \u003Ca href=\"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC8445636/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">risk of excessive weight gain\u003C/a>, dental decay and nutritional inadequacy. If your child consistently eats foods high in sugar, they won’t get the nutrients they need from their diet to develop and grow. Excessive sugar intake can also put your child at risk of \u003Ca href=\"https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/high-blood-pressure/symptoms-causes/syc-20373410\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">developing high blood pressure\u003C/a>, elevated cholesterol and \u003Ca href=\"https://www.cdc.gov/diabetes/basics/type2.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">type 2 diabetes\u003C/a> later in life.\u003C/p>\n\u003Ch3>Making Informed Choices With Nurture Life\u003C/h3>\n\u003Cp>When you choose Nurture Life, you can \u003Ca href=\"https://www.nurturelife.com/food-nutrition/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">feed your children nutritious and well-balanced meals\u003C/a> daily. We prepare our meals with the guidance of registered dietitians, ensuring each meal has veggies. Our meals are free from high fructose corn syrup and artificial flavors. We keep sugar content low so your child can enjoy the benefits of real, clean ingredients.\u003C/p>\n\u003Ch2>Order Delicious Kids Meals for the Holidays From Nurture Life\u003C/h2>\n\u003Cp>During the holidays, children naturally want to indulge in their favorite treats. While occasional sugar is fine, excessive intake can hurt your child’s health. Moderation is important — you can let your child enjoy their treats while monitoring their consumption. A Nurture Life, we make mealtime exciting and nutritious. Explore our healthy, \u003Ca href=\"https://www.nurturelife.com/menus/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">kid-friendly meal options online\u003C/a> and order yours today!\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>\u003Ca href=\"https://www.nurturelife.com/menus?navItem=heatable-meals\">\u003Cimg loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-31022\" src=\"https://content.nurturelife.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/03-explore-healthy-meal-options-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1200\" height=\"600\" srcset=\"https://content.dev.nurturelife.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/03-explore-healthy-meal-options-1.jpg 1200w, https://content.dev.nurturelife.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/03-explore-healthy-meal-options-1-300x150.jpg 300w, https://content.dev.nurturelife.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/03-explore-healthy-meal-options-1-1024x512.jpg 1024w, https://content.dev.nurturelife.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/03-explore-healthy-meal-options-1-768x384.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" />\u003C/a>\u003Cbr />\n\u003Cscript type=\"application/ld+json\">\n{\n  \"@context\": \"https://schema.org\",\n  \"@type\": \"BlogPosting\",\n  \"mainEntityOfPage\": {\n    \"@type\": \"WebPage\",\n    \"@id\": \"https://www.nurturelife.com/blog/ways-to-deal-with-holiday-sugar/\"\n  },\n  \"headline\": \"5 Ways to Deal With Holiday Sugar: Solutions for a Guilt-Free Season\",\n  \"description\": \"During the holidays, it’s natural for kids to want to enjoy more candy and treats than usual. 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We have five ways to deal with holiday sugar so you can enjoy a guilt-free season.",{"sourceUrl":299,"__typename":143},"https://content.dev.nurturelife.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/01-deal-with-holiday-sugar-1.jpg","2024-07-08T16:36:09+00:00","2024-08-08T19:54:03+00:00",{"id":303,"title":304,"slug":305,"link":306,"uri":307,"date":308,"modified":309,"content":310,"featuredImageForMobile":311,"featuredImage":312,"categories":318,"tags":321,"author":323,"seo":335,"__typename":171},"cG9zdDoyNzA1Ng==","Veggie Coloring Sheet!","veggie-coloring-sheet","https://content.dev.nurturelife.com/blog/veggie-coloring-sheet/","/blog/veggie-coloring-sheet/","2022-04-15T22:01:43","2024-07-11T14:04:46","\u003Cp>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When you give your child the opportunity to interact with veggies beyond their plate, it can help them approach them with more ease when they DO show up at mealtime. Print out our coloring sheet for a fun veggie world your little ones can make their masterpiece!\u003C/span>\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>\u003Ca href=\"https://content.nurturelife.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/NurtureLife_Coloringpage8.5x11.pdf\">DOWNLOAD COLORING SHEET\u003C/a>\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cimg loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-27058\" src=\"https://content.nurturelife.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/Coloringpage8.5x11-1024x791.jpg\" alt=\"Coling Page | Nurture Life\" width=\"1024\" height=\"791\" srcset=\"https://content.dev.nurturelife.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/Coloringpage8.5x11-1024x791.jpg 1024w, https://content.dev.nurturelife.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/Coloringpage8.5x11-300x232.jpg 300w, https://content.dev.nurturelife.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/Coloringpage8.5x11-768x593.jpg 768w, https://content.dev.nurturelife.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/Coloringpage8.5x11-1536x1187.jpg 1536w, https://content.dev.nurturelife.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/Coloringpage8.5x11-2048x1583.jpg 2048w, https://content.dev.nurturelife.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/Coloringpage8.5x11-1200x927.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" />\u003C/p>\n",{"mobileImage":17,"__typename":137},{"node":313,"__typename":144},{"id":314,"link":315,"sourceUrl":316,"altText":317,"__typename":143},"cG9zdDoyNzA1OA==","https://content.dev.nurturelife.com/blog/veggie-coloring-sheet/coloringpage8-5x11/","https://content.dev.nurturelife.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/Coloringpage8.5x11-880x544.jpg","Coling Page | Nurture Life",{"nodes":319,"__typename":150},[320],{"name":8,"slug":9,"__typename":6},{"edges":322,"__typename":153},[],{"node":324,"__typename":163},{"authorMeta":325,"name":331,"description":332,"avatar":333,"__typename":162},{"avatar":326,"__typename":157},{"node":327,"__typename":330},{"sourceUrl":328,"altText":329,"__typename":143},"https://content.dev.nurturelife.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/Katie-Headshot-Original-Square.jpg","Katie Headshot","AcfMediaItemConnectionEdge","Katie Klepek","As the director of marketing at Nurture Life, Katie gets to combine her passions—family, food and healthy lifestyle choices—with crafting a personalized experience for Nurture Life’s brand. She has over 18 years experience in business, communications, marketing and event planning, having co-founded the successful event production company Reinventing Events. Katie’s diverse background allows her to effectively combine communication and organization skills to develop, plan and deliver results. Born and raised in the Midwest, Katie attended the University of Illinois at Chicago, specializing in English and Communication. When she’s not spreading her cheer (and eating cookies) at Nurture Life, Katie runs marathons and co-hosts a horror movie podcast with her husband. She has a 3-year-old daughter who has grown up on Nurture Life with another girl on the way!",{"url":334,"__typename":161},"https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/8ef3d6178ec6e101f703d1ba5de8178701ddb500e9e8527a76c1b02ab246df2d?s=96&d=mm&r=g",{"title":336,"metaDesc":337,"opengraphUrl":306,"opengraphTitle":304,"opengraphDescription":337,"opengraphImage":338,"opengraphType":18,"opengraphPublishedTime":340,"opengraphModifiedTime":341,"opengraphSiteName":20,"metaRobotsNoindex":21,"metaRobotsNofollow":22,"twitterDescription":19,"twitterImage":17,"twitterTitle":19,"__typename":170},"Veggie Coloring Sheet! | Nurture Life","Have creative fun with our Veggie Coloring Sheet. Enjoy this delightful activity that encourages healthy eating while sparking imagination. Download now!",{"sourceUrl":339,"__typename":143},"https://content.dev.nurturelife.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/Coloringpage8.5x11-scaled.jpg","2022-04-15T22:01:43+00:00","2024-07-11T14:04:46+00:00",{"id":343,"title":344,"slug":345,"link":346,"uri":347,"date":348,"modified":349,"content":350,"featuredImageForMobile":351,"featuredImage":355,"categories":361,"tags":366,"author":434,"seo":440,"__typename":171},"cG9zdDoxODIwMg==","5 Steps to Recreate Summer Camp at Home","5-steps-recreate-summer-camp","https://content.dev.nurturelife.com/blog/5-steps-recreate-summer-camp/","/blog/5-steps-recreate-summer-camp/","2021-06-21T15:48:17","2024-08-08T20:06:10","\u003Cp>It’s clear why kids and their parents are crazy about summer camp. While kids spend hours playing outside with friends, camp provides parents the peace of mind that their little ones are staying active and engaged during months without school. But if for whatever reason, you decide to use this year for stay-at-home fun, we’ve got you covered. Here are some tips to keep your kids entertained (and you sane) while recreating summer camp at home.\u003C/p>\n\u003Ch2>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u003Cstrong>1. Found Your Family Camp\u003C/strong> \u003C/span>\u003C/h2>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Replicate your kids’ normal summer fun by establishing a camp name, logo and songs! Show your camp pride with these fun ways to personalize camp at home: \u003C/span>\u003C/p>\n\u003Cul>\n\u003Cli>\u003Cb>Brainstorm a camp name. \u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Whether it’s based off of your family’s surname, your street name or your kids’ favorite animal, a name will make at-home camp seem like the real deal. \u003C/span>\u003C/b>\u003C/li>\n\u003Cli>\u003Cb>Represent your camp emblem. \u003C/b>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Once a camp name is established, break out your kids’ doodle skills to make a camp logo. Paint the logo on a camp banner, flag or clothes to boost camp spirit!\u003C/span>\u003C/li>\n\u003Cli>\u003Cb>Make a camp anthem. \u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Use \u003C/span>\u003Ca href=\"https://updates.seriousfun.org/blog/our-favorite-camp-cheers-chants-songs\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">classic camp cheers\u003C/span>\u003C/a>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> or drum up your own beat to create a camp chant! Weave in your camp name and campers’ names to make everyone feel the pride. \u003C/span>\u003C/b>\u003C/li>\n\u003C/ul>\n\u003Cp>\u003Ca href=\"https://nurturelife.com?utm_source=blog_internal&utm_medium=display&utm_campaign=conversion&utm_content=5-steps-recreate-summer-camp-20200622\">\u003Cimg loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-18081 size-large\" src=\"https://content.nurturelife.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/CTA-Healthy-Kids-Meals-Bolo-and-Finger-Foods-1024x341.jpg\" alt=\"healthy kids meals\" width=\"1024\" height=\"341\" srcset=\"https://content.dev.nurturelife.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/CTA-Healthy-Kids-Meals-Bolo-and-Finger-Foods-1024x341.jpg 1024w, https://content.dev.nurturelife.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/CTA-Healthy-Kids-Meals-Bolo-and-Finger-Foods-300x100.jpg 300w, https://content.dev.nurturelife.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/CTA-Healthy-Kids-Meals-Bolo-and-Finger-Foods-768x256.jpg 768w, https://content.dev.nurturelife.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/CTA-Healthy-Kids-Meals-Bolo-and-Finger-Foods.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" />\u003C/a>\u003C/p>\n\u003Ch2>\u003Cstrong>2. Create a “Campground”\u003C/strong>\u003C/h2>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Once you’ve founded your camp, it’s time to set up a campground! A space for all types of outdoor activities will cure cabin fever after months of being stuck indoors.\u003C/span>\u003C/p>\n\u003Cul>\n\u003Cli>\u003Cb>Pitch a tent.\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Grab your camping tent or create an activity out of \u003C/span>\u003Ca href=\"https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QnW_bkf57eA\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">making your own\u003C/span>\u003C/a>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">! Let the kids decorate with your camp banner and their favorite blankets and toys.\u003C/span>\u003C/b>\u003C/li>\n\u003Cli>\u003Cstrong>Dine al fresco\u003C/strong>. \u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Replicate camp picnic tables by bringing your dining room outside! Lay out beach towels and pillows and hang string lights in the yard or bring a picnic to a local park. \u003C/span>\u003C/li>\n\u003Cli>\u003Cstrong>Move screen time outside\u003C/strong>.\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> To continue the fun after dark, set up a flat sheet against your house, lay out blankets and create an outdoor “theater” with this affordable \u003C/span>\u003Ca href=\"https://www.walmart.com/ip/Ematic-Mini-Portable-Theater-Projector-Blue-EPJ480BU/783980623?wmlspartner=wlpa&selectedSellerId=0&adid=22222222227000000000&wl0=&wl1=g&wl2=c&wl3=42423897272&wl4=pla-51320962143&wl5=9021486&wl6=&wl7=&wl8=&wl9=pla&wl10=8175035&wl11=online&wl12=783980623&veh=sem&gclid=EAIaIQobChMIsq_f9qPm6QIVSr3ACh0Mhgi2EAQYBSABEgJumPD_BwE\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">projector\u003C/span>\u003C/a>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.\u003C/span>\u003C/li>\n\u003C/ul>\n\u003Ch2>\u003Cstrong>3. Play Camp Games\u003C/strong>\u003C/h2>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Although large \u003C/span>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">summer camp activities\u003C/span>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> like capture the flag may be out of the question with an at-home summer camp, there are still ways to get active at home. Here are a few outdoor games that are just as fun without a big camp crowd: \u003C/span>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> \u003C/span>\u003C/p>\n\u003Cul>\n\u003Cli>\u003Cb>Create a four square tournament. \u003C/b>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">There are endless ways to play \u003C/span>\u003Ca href=\"https://www.thepespecialist.com/foursquare/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">four square\u003C/span>\u003C/a>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">! All you need is chalk, a bouncy ball and a few players. The game can even be adjusted for all ages\u003C/span>\u003C/li>\n\u003Cli>\u003Cb>Toss water balloons. \u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You only need two players (and clothes you don’t mind getting wet) for this game. Fill up water balloons of all sizes to test how many times you can toss them back and forth without getting soaked!\u003C/span>\u003C/b>\u003C/li>\n\u003Cli>\u003Cstrong>Get creative on your front sidewalk\u003C/strong>. \u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Create a hopscotch challenge on your sidewalk and invite neighbors to try!\u003C/span>\u003C/li>\n\u003C/ul>\n\u003Ch2>\u003Cstrong>4. Get Crafty\u003C/strong>\u003C/h2>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Although sports and games may rule camp, downtime activities give kids the chance to get creative and learn while school is out. Recreate \u003C/span>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">camp crafts\u003C/span>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> at home with these projects for kids of all ages: \u003C/span>\u003C/p>\n\u003Cul>\n\u003Cli>\u003Cb>Design camp shirts. \u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Save the messiest of crafts for the outdoors! Kids young and old will love \u003C/span>\u003Ca href=\"https://www.happinessishomemade.net/tips-tricks-for-tie-dyeing-with-kids/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">tie-dying their own camp tees\u003C/span>\u003C/a>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. Keep your camp spirit going and paint on your camp logo after the tees dry!\u003C/span>\u003C/b>\u003C/li>\n\u003Cli>\u003Cstrong>Weave friendship bracelets\u003C/strong>. \u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For older kids, bring \u003C/span>\u003Ca href=\"https://www.buzzfeed.com/mackenziekruvant/15-summer-camp-style-friendship-bracelets-you-can-make-right\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">camp-favorite friendship bracelets\u003C/span>\u003C/a>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> home. Let them try different designs and patterns for hours of fun.\u003C/span>\u003C/li>\n\u003Cli>\u003Cstrong>Make a nature journal.\u003C/strong> \u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For younger kids, make nature their classroom! Bring a sketchbook to your local park and have them make drawings of flowers, trees or animals they find.  \u003C/span>\u003C/li>\n\u003Cli>\u003Cstrong>Conduct science experiments\u003C/strong>. \u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Learning doesn’t have to stop this summer! Set up older kids with \u003C/span>\u003Ca href=\"https://andreasnotebook.com/25-outdoor-science-experiments-for-kids/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">simple outdoor science experiments\u003C/span>\u003C/a>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.\u003C/span>\u003C/li>\n\u003C/ul>\n\u003Ch2>\u003Cstrong>5. Make Low-Stress Outdoor Meals\u003C/strong>\u003C/h2>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Take advantage of your outdoor dining setup with camp food and treats! These \u003C/span>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">healthy kids meals \u003C/span>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">and snacks  are low-prep for you and will keep your kids full of energy for their at-home camp activities: \u003C/span>\u003C/p>\n\u003Cul>\n\u003Cli>\u003Cb>Serve frozen treats. \u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Is outdoor play getting too hot? Make snack time cool with these \u003C/span>\u003Ca href=\"https://nurturelife.com/blog/kid-approved-popsicles-theyre-healthy/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">healthy homemade popsicles\u003C/span>\u003C/a>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. \u003C/span>\u003C/b>\u003C/li>\n\u003Cli>\u003Cstrong>Explore Nurture Life meals\u003C/strong>. \u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Missing summers when sleepaway camp handled mealtime? Skip food prep with one of \u003C/span>\u003Ca href=\"https://nurturelife.com/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Nurture Life’s nutritious delivery meals\u003C/span>\u003C/a>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. \u003C/span>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Easy meals for kids \u003C/span>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">like \u003C/span>\u003Ca href=\"https://nurturelife.com/menus/#product-chicken-bites\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Chicken Bites\u003C/span>\u003C/a>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> or \u003C/span>\u003Ca href=\"https://nurturelife.com/menus/#product-bbq-pulled-pork\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">BBQ Pulled Pork\u003C/span>\u003C/a>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> will keep your kids happy and mealtime easy.\u003C/span>\u003C/li>\n\u003Cli>\u003Cb>Toast s’mores. \u003C/b>Finish off dinner with a camp classic, or try a \u003Ca href=\"https://nypost.com/2016/07/29/yes-its-possible-to-make-healthy-smores/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">healthier twist\u003C/a>! No campfire? You can still indulge in this treat with \u003Ca href=\"https://lmld.org/make-indoor-smores/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">indoor s’mores\u003C/a>.\u003C/li>\n\u003C/ul>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Even without camp, your kids can stay healthy, active and happy this summer! 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Keep your kids entertained with these activities to recreate camp at home.",{"sourceUrl":384,"__typename":143},"2021-06-21T15:48:17+00:00","2024-08-08T20:06:10+00:00",{"id":447,"title":448,"slug":449,"link":450,"uri":451,"date":452,"modified":453,"content":454,"featuredImageForMobile":455,"featuredImage":456,"categories":462,"tags":468,"author":470,"seo":476,"__typename":171},"cG9zdDoxMjI4Mw==","Creative, Fun and Easy Valentine’s Day Crafts for Kids","creative-fun-easy-valentines-day-crafts-kids","https://content.dev.nurturelife.com/blog/creative-fun-easy-valentines-day-crafts-kids/","/blog/creative-fun-easy-valentines-day-crafts-kids/","2021-02-08T13:23:30","2024-08-12T12:21:08","\u003Cp>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Full of cards, flowers and sweet treats, Valentine’s Day is an exciting holiday for children of all ages. Our roundup of \u003C/span>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Valentine’s Day crafts for kids\u003C/span>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> will help you spread the festive love—and show your little ones that the most thoughtful expressions come straight from the heart! \u003C/span>\u003C/p>\n\u003Ch2>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Cute Valentine’s Day Cards and Gifts\u003C/span>\u003C/h2>\n\u003Ch3>\u003Cstrong>\u003Ca href=\"https://sweetandsimpleliving.com/diy-felt-heart-craft-idea-sewing-required/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">No Sew Heart Pillow\u003C/a>\u003C/strong>\u003C/h3>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This easy craft requires just two pieces of felt and some stuffing, such as craft cotton fill, old towels or even crumpled newspaper. All you have to do is cut out two matching hearts, trim 1-inch strips all the way around the edges and then tie them together!\u003C/span>\u003C/p>\n\u003Ch3>\u003Cstrong>\u003Ca href=\"https://www.simplefunforkids.com/super-simple-heart-picture-frame-craft.html/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Heart-Shaped Cardboard Picture Frame\u003C/a>\u003C/strong>\u003C/h3>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cimg loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-18285 size-full\" src=\"https://content.nurturelife.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/valentines-crafts-in-text-1.jpg\" alt=\"valentine's day craft for kids \" width=\"736\" height=\"474\" srcset=\"https://content.dev.nurturelife.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/valentines-crafts-in-text-1.jpg 736w, https://content.dev.nurturelife.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/valentines-crafts-in-text-1-300x193.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 736px) 100vw, 736px\" />\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Have an empty box laying around? Turn it into a DIY picture frame! Cut out a heart from one side of the box (Nurture Life boxes are perfect for this and \u003C/span>\u003Ca href=\"https://nurturelife.com/blog/easy-cardboard-box-crafts-kids/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">other kid-friendly cardboard crafts)\u003C/span>\u003C/a>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, and then encourage your little ones to bedazzle them to their hearts’ content. Markers, glitter, ribbon, paint, buttons, plastic jewels…encourage your kids’ imagination with whatever you happen to have around the house.\u003C/span>\u003C/p>\n\u003Ch3>\u003Cstrong>Animal-Themed Be-My-Valentine Cards\u003C/strong>\u003C/h3>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Animals are always a hit, and there are plenty of cute, love-themed animal idioms to draw from. Work with your little ones to adapt the following phrases into adorable Valentine’s Day cards that are perfect to share with family members, classmates and friends:\u003C/span>\u003C/p>\n\u003Cul>\n\u003Cli style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u003Ca href=\"https://preschoolinspirations.com/valentines-day-preschool-heart-craft/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Paper “Puppy Love” Cards\u003C/span>\u003C/a>\u003C/li>\n\u003Cli style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u003Ca href=\"https://www.gluedtomycraftsblog.com/2018/01/paper-doily-love-bird-cards.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Doily “Love Bird” Cards\u003C/span>\u003C/a>\u003C/li>\n\u003Cli style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u003Ca href=\"https://www.theresourcefulmama.com/handprint-bee-mine-valentine-day-craft/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Handprint “Bee Mine” Cards\u003C/span>\u003C/a>\u003C/li>\n\u003Cli style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u003Ca href=\"https://www.momtastic.com/family/diy-for-moms/175375-love-bug-valentines-day-card-craft/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Heart “Love Bug” Cards\u003C/span>\u003C/a>\u003C/li>\n\u003C/ul>\n\u003Ch2>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Handmade Valentine’s Day Decorations\u003C/span>\u003C/h2>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Suitable for children of all ages, these handmade \u003C/span>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Valentine’s Day crafts for kids\u003C/span>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> will adorn your home with touches of love.\u003C/span>\u003C/p>\n\u003Ch3>\u003Cstrong>\u003Ca href=\"https://www.itallstartedwithpaint.com/valentine-kid-craft-thumbprint-heart-jars/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Thumbprint Heart Jars\u003C/a>\u003C/strong>\u003C/h3>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Thumbprint heart jars double as Valentine’s Day decorations and precious keepsakes for parents, grandparents and caregivers. Paint mason jars red, white or pink and then form a simple heart shape from two overlapping thumbprints in a contrasting color. For even more family fun, mask up and take an excursion around the neighborhood (or to the local flower shop) to fill your vases with your kids’ favorite blooms!\u003C/span>\u003C/p>\n\u003Ch3>\u003Cstrong>\u003Ca href=\"https://twomenandatruck.com/blog/2016/01/25/valentines-day-crafts-in-4-steps-or-less/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Paper Heart Door Wreath\u003C/a>\u003C/strong>\u003C/h3>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Buy some Valentine’s themed paper from a craft store (or use thicker wrapping paper from your at-home stash) and let your little ones cut out hearts of various sizes and shapes. Glue the hearts onto cardboard, wire or foam backing and top it off with a cute ribbon hanger.\u003C/span>\u003C/p>\n\u003Ch3>\u003Cstrong>\u003Ca href=\"https://www.craftymorning.com/coffee-filter-heart-garland-valentines-day/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Coffee Filter Heart Garland\u003C/a>\u003C/strong>\u003C/h3>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Love is literally in the air with these quick and easy heart garlands! Have your kids draw on white coffee filters, cut them into heart shapes and then string them together with ribbon to hang over doorways, banisters or walls.\u003C/span>\u003C/p>\n\u003Ch3>\u003Cstrong>\u003Ca href=\"https://artscrackers.com/2017/02/09/easy-valentines-day-collage-hearts-art-activity/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Valentine’s Day Collage Hearts\u003C/a>\u003C/strong>\u003C/h3>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In addition to hands-on fun, this craft activity will get your family talking. Use old magazines and newspapers to cut out words and images that represent love. As you each build your own “love collage,” discuss what love means to you, name specific things that you love about each other and brainstorm ways to show your appreciation to those you love most.\u003C/span>\u003C/p>\n\u003Ch2>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Crafty \u003C/span>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Valentine’s Day Snacks\u003C/span>\u003C/h2>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Holidays bring out the foodie in all of us, and these crafty \u003C/span>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Valentine’s Day snacks\u003C/span>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> are both fun and nutritious.\u003C/span>\u003C/p>\n\u003Ch3>\u003Cstrong>\u003Ca href=\"https://www.sippycupmom.com/valentine-tic-tac-toe-snack-craft/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Valentine Tic-Tac-Toe Snack Craft\u003C/a>\u003C/strong>\u003C/h3>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It’s okay to play with your food with this tic-tac-toe snack craft! Using only candy hearts and graham crackers, you can create a yummy game that’s entertaining for little ones to make, play and eat. For a still festive but more health-conscious twist, substitute whole wheat graham crackers and \u003C/span>\u003Ca href=\"https://nurturelife.com/blog/7-red-fruits-veggies-love/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">bright red fruits and veggies\u003C/span>\u003C/a>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. (We like playing strawberries against raspberries!)\u003C/span>\u003C/p>\n\u003Ch3>\u003Cstrong>\u003Ca href=\"https://www.the36thavenue.com/valentines-and-free-printable/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">“Apple of My Eye” Apples\u003C/a>\u003C/strong>\u003C/h3>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">There’s no better way to say “You’re the apple of my eye” than with real apples. Print out these charming labels (or have your kids design their own) and stick them on whole apples or a packet of squeezable all-fruit applesauce.\u003C/span>\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Not big on apples? These punny Valentine’s Day labels work great for other healthy snacks too:\u003C/span>\u003C/p>\n\u003Cul>\n\u003Cli style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">I’m going \u003C/span>\u003Ci>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">bananas\u003C/span>\u003C/i>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> over you.\u003C/span>\u003C/li>\n\u003Cli style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">I’m \u003C/span>\u003Ci>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">nuts\u003C/span>\u003C/i>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> about you.\u003C/span>\u003C/li>\n\u003Cli style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">We make a great \u003C/span>\u003Ci>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">pear\u003C/span>\u003C/i>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.\u003C/span>\u003C/li>\n\u003Cli style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">I love you \u003C/span>\u003Ci>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">cherry \u003C/span>\u003C/i>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">much.\u003C/span>\u003C/li>\n\u003C/ul>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For more yummy holiday treat ideas, check out these \u003C/span>\u003Ca href=\"https://nurturelife.com/blog/9-healthy-treats-for-valentines-day/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">9 wholesome \u003C/span>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Valentine’s Day snacks\u003C/span>\u003C/a>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">!\u003C/span>\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Valentine’s Day may be known as a romantic holiday, but it’s also the perfect opportunity to discuss, express and share love as a family. 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Our roundup of Valentine’s Day crafts for kids will help you spread the festive love—and show your little ones that the most thoughtful expressions come straight from the heart!\",\n  \"image\": \"https://content.nurturelife.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/valentines-crafts-in-text-1.jpg\",  \n  \"author\": {\n    \"@type\": \"Organization\",\n    \"name\": \"Nurture Life\",\n    \"url\": \"https://www.nurturelife.com/\"\n  },  \n  \"publisher\": {\n    \"@type\": \"Organization\",\n    \"name\": \"Nurture Life\",\n    \"logo\": {\n      \"@type\": \"ImageObject\",\n      \"url\": \"https://www.nurturelife.com/assets/images/signup/logo.svg\"\n    }\n  },\n  \"datePublished\": \"2021-02-08\"\n}\n\u003C/script>\u003C/p>\n",{"mobileImage":17,"__typename":137},{"node":457,"__typename":144},{"id":458,"link":459,"sourceUrl":460,"altText":461,"__typename":143},"cG9zdDoxMjI4NA==","https://content.dev.nurturelife.com/header-16/","https://content.dev.nurturelife.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/header-3-880x333.jpg","valentine's day crafts for kids",{"nodes":463,"__typename":150},[464,465,466,467],{"name":8,"slug":9,"__typename":6},{"name":52,"slug":53,"__typename":6},{"name":88,"slug":89,"__typename":6},{"name":115,"slug":116,"__typename":6},{"edges":469,"__typename":153},[],{"node":471,"__typename":163},{"authorMeta":472,"name":331,"description":332,"avatar":475,"__typename":162},{"avatar":473,"__typename":157},{"node":474,"__typename":330},{"sourceUrl":328,"altText":329,"__typename":143},{"url":334,"__typename":161},{"title":477,"metaDesc":478,"opengraphUrl":450,"opengraphTitle":448,"opengraphDescription":478,"opengraphImage":479,"opengraphType":18,"opengraphPublishedTime":481,"opengraphModifiedTime":482,"opengraphSiteName":20,"metaRobotsNoindex":21,"metaRobotsNofollow":22,"twitterDescription":19,"twitterImage":17,"twitterTitle":19,"__typename":170},"Valentine's Day Craft Ideas for Kids | Nurture Life","Love is in the air, so help your little ones express it with these simple yet thoughtful Valentine’s Day crafts for kids.",{"sourceUrl":480,"__typename":143},"https://content.dev.nurturelife.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/header-3.jpg","2021-02-08T13:23:30+00:00","2024-08-12T12:21:08+00:00",{"id":484,"title":485,"slug":486,"link":487,"uri":488,"date":489,"modified":490,"content":491,"featuredImageForMobile":492,"featuredImage":496,"categories":502,"tags":505,"author":617,"seo":627,"__typename":171},"cG9zdDoyMDA1OA==","Veggies Early and Often: Our Partnership with PHA","veggies-early-often-pha","https://content.dev.nurturelife.com/blog/veggies-early-often-pha/","/blog/veggies-early-often-pha/","2021-01-26T16:49:02","2024-08-12T12:35:22","\u003Cp>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">At Nurture Life, we’re working toward a vision of healthier futures for \u003C/span>\u003Ci>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">every \u003C/span>\u003C/i>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">child, and “veggies on every plate” has been one of our core values since day one. That’s why we’re so excited to be joining Partnership for a Healthier America (PHA) in their latest campaign: \u003C/span>\u003Ca href=\"https://www.ahealthieramerica.org/veggies-early-often-28\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">\u003Cb>Veggies Early and Often\u003C/b>\u003C/a>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.\u003C/span>\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">We’re already collaborating with PHA on the \u003C/span>\u003Ca href=\"https://nurturelife.com/blog/shaping-early-palates-pha/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Shaping Early Palates initiative\u003C/span>\u003C/a>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, so this is just another way that we’re coming together to help change the way kids eat—not just today but for a lifetime!\u003C/span>\u003C/p>\n\u003Ch2>\u003Cb>What Is “Veggies Early and Often”?\u003C/b>\u003C/h2>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The \u003Ca href=\"https://www.ahealthieramerica.org/articles/yes-kids-can-learn-to-love-veggies-756\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Veggies Early and Often\u003C/a> initiative is part of a greater mission to raise a generation of veggie lovers. Just as we recognized years ago when we founded Nurture Life, PHA is calling attention to the dire lack of vegetables in the meals that are marketed and served to our littlest eaters.\u003C/span>\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Knowing that early food exposure is a significant determinant of a child’s future taste preferences, PHA is working to rally families, parents, food companies and health professionals around four key evidence-based facts:\u003C/span>\u003C/p>\n\u003Col>\n\u003Cli style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Veggies early and often are critical to a healthy life.\u003C/span>\u003C/li>\n\u003Cli style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Through exposure early and often, kids will grow to love veggies.\u003C/span>\u003C/li>\n\u003Cli style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Early veggie variety is key to raising an adventurous, healthy eater.\u003C/span>\u003C/li>\n\u003Cli style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The most effective and sustainable approach is to be a role model for our kids—cooking and eating a balanced, plant-forward diet.\u003C/span>\u003C/li>\n\u003C/ol>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Veggies Early and Often is kicking off at the perfect moment, as the \u003C/span>\u003Ca href=\"https://www.dietaryguidelines.gov/sites/default/files/2020-12/Dietary_Guidelines_for_Americans_2020-2025.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">newly released USDA Dietary Guidelines for 2020–2025\u003C/span>\u003C/a>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> have expanded to include infants and toddlers for the first time ever. But even with these newly released guidelines, it can be hard for parents to know if the products they’re buying are truly veggie-forward. That’s why PHA’s Veggies Early and Often icon will be added to products that meet their veggie standards. Parents simply have to look out for this icon to know that the food they’re buying will give their kids a healthy serving of veggies.\u003C/span>\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cimg loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-20062 size-medium\" src=\"https://content.nurturelife.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/PHAIcon-BW-300x290.jpg\" alt=\"PHA Veggies Early & Often Icon | Nurture Life\" width=\"300\" height=\"290\" srcset=\"https://content.dev.nurturelife.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/PHAIcon-BW-300x290.jpg 300w, https://content.dev.nurturelife.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/PHAIcon-BW-768x742.jpg 768w, https://content.dev.nurturelife.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/PHAIcon-BW.jpg 795w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" />\u003C/p>\n\u003Ch2>\u003Cb>How We’re Supporting PHA’s Veggie-Forward Mission\u003C/b>\u003C/h2>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It would be difficult to summarize Nurture Life’s \u003C/span>\u003Ca href=\"https://nurturelife.com/menus/?navItem=kid\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">healthy kids meal\u003C/span>\u003C/a>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> philosophy any better than “veggies early and often!” That’s why we’re so proud to be a part of PHA’s latest initiative, first as an early collaborator and now as an official partner. \u003C/span>\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Here’s what we’re doing to support the key tenets of Veggies Early and Often.\u003C/span>\u003C/p>\n\u003Ch3>\u003Cb>Helping Parents Teach Their Kids to Love Veggies\u003C/b>\u003C/h3>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">One of the most important principles of Veggies Early and Often is that with enough repeated exposure, kids\u003C/span>\u003Ci>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> can\u003C/span>\u003C/i>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> learn to love veggies. What often starts as a firm “no way!” will eventually move to begrudging acceptance, then to lukewarm tolerance and finally towards genuine enjoyment.\u003C/span>\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">At Nurture Life, we \u003C/span>\u003Ci>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">know\u003C/span>\u003C/i>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> that this progression happens, and we offer many different baby, toddler and kid meals to help parents guide their kids through these stages:\u003C/span>\u003C/p>\n\u003Cul>\n\u003Cli style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For kids who are \u003C/span>\u003Cb>most resistant to veggies\u003C/b>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, we have meals with “hidden” vegetables inside—like our \u003C/span>\u003Ca href=\"https://nurturelife.com/menus/?navItem=kid#product-mac-cheese-with-butternut-squash-q0\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Mac & Cheese with Butternut Squash\u003C/span>\u003C/a>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, where the squash is smoothly blended directly into the four-cheese sauce. (We don’t recommend serving \u003C/span>\u003Ci>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">only \u003C/span>\u003C/i>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">hidden veggies, but this can be a great way to slowly incorporate veggies while working toward more obvious vegetables on the plate!)\u003C/span>\u003C/li>\n\u003Cli style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For kids who are \u003C/span>\u003Cb>moving closer to veggie acceptance\u003C/b>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, we have meals where veggies are present and identifiable but mixed into the rest of the dish, such as our \u003C/span>\u003Ca href=\"https://nurturelife.com/menus/?navItem=kid#product-minestrone-stew-XK\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">six-veggie Minestrone Stew\u003C/span>\u003C/a>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. We also have meals that feature veggies front and center but focus on naturally sweet, kid-friendly choices—like our \u003C/span>\u003Ca href=\"https://nurturelife.com/menus/?navItem=kid#product-chicken-bites-with-mashed-sweet-potatoes-green-beans-DO\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Chicken Bites with Mashed Sweet Potatoes & Green Beans\u003C/span>\u003C/a>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.\u003C/span>\u003C/li>\n\u003Cli style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For kids who are \u003C/span>\u003Cb>gaining an appreciation for veggies\u003C/b>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, we offer more adventurous veggies like the delightful lemon-zested asparagus of our \u003C/span>\u003Ca href=\"https://nurturelife.com/menus/?navItem=kid#product-tortellini-alfredo-with-asparagus-B9\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Tortellini Alfredo meal\u003C/span>\u003C/a>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.\u003C/span>\u003C/li>\n\u003C/ul>\n\u003Ch3>\u003Cb>Offering Veggie Variety at Every Age\u003C/b>\u003C/h3>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Another core principle of Veggies Early and Often is that variety is important. The more varied the veggies, the more varied the vitamins and minerals. Kids are also more receptive to new flavors in their earliest years of life, with taste acceptance peaking as early as 24 months—making early veggie variety critical to \u003C/span>\u003Ca href=\"https://nurturelife.com/blog/kids-dont-need-kids-meals/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">raising an adventurous eater who doesn’t rely on standard “kids meals.”\u003C/span>\u003C/a>\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This is exactly why Nurture Life offers many different vegetables from the earliest ages, including our \u003C/span>\u003Ca href=\"https://nurturelife.com/menus/?navItem=baby\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Finger Foods for babies 10–24 months\u003C/span>\u003C/a>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. Even babies working on their pincer grasp still get to experience the many colors, textures, flavors and smells of real, fresh veggies!\u003C/span>\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Our veggie variety includes carrots, broccoli, asparagus, green beans, peas, butternut squash, cauliflower, spinach, zucchini, bok choy and more.\u003C/span>\u003C/p>\n\u003Ch3>\u003Cb>Helping Parents Cope with Picky Eating\u003C/b>\u003C/h3>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Even though we know that “early and often” \u003C/span>\u003Ci>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">does\u003C/span>\u003C/i>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> work, we also recognize that repeated exposure to veggies can be extremely challenging for parents to commit to. Let’s face it—some days, it’s an accomplishment just to get food on the table, let alone to prepare fresh veggies that will very likely be rejected (and maybe even followed by a mini meltdown).\u003C/span>\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">To help parents get through the picky eating behaviors so commonly brought on by veggies, we’ve created a bunch of practical, hands-on resources:\u003C/span>\u003C/p>\n\u003Cul>\n\u003Cli style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">\u003Ca href=\"https://nurturelife.com/blog/overcome-picky-eating-3-techniques/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">3 Techniques to Introduce New Foods\u003C/span>\u003C/a>\u003C/li>\n\u003Cli style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">\u003Ca href=\"https://nurturelife.com/blog/4-practical-tips-feeding-picky-toddler-new-foods/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">4 Practical Tips for Feeding a Picky Toddler\u003C/span>\u003C/a>\u003C/li>\n\u003Cli style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">\u003Ca href=\"https://nurturelife.com/blog/getting-kids-eat-6-helpful-picky-eater-tools/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Our 10 Favorite Picky Eater Books\u003C/span>\u003C/a>\u003C/li>\n\u003Cli style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">\u003Ca href=\"https://nurturelife.com/blog/rewarding-picky-eaters/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">How to Encourage a Picky Eater Without Food Rewards\u003C/span>\u003C/a>\u003C/li>\n\u003Cli style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">\u003Ca href=\"https://nurturelife.com/blog/getting-kids-eat-6-helpful-picky-eater-tools/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">6 Helpful Tools for Picky Eaters\u003C/span>\u003C/a>\u003C/li>\n\u003Cli style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">\u003Ca href=\"https://nurturelife.com/blog/15-kid-friendly-vegetables-picky-eaters/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">15 Vegetables That Are Perfect for Picky Eaters\u003C/span>\u003C/a>\u003C/li>\n\u003C/ul>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">While these articles won’t prevent your child from rejecting veggies, they can help you find strategies for overcoming the “no” with less stress on everyone.\u003C/span>\u003C/p>\n\u003Ch3>\u003Cb>Providing an Easy Way to Role Model Healthy Eating\u003C/b>\u003C/h3>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The last core tenet of Veggies Early and Often encourages parents and caregivers to be a veggie role model for their kids. Prioritizing a balanced diet for the entire\u003C/span> \u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">family is one of the best ways to encourage kids to accept and appreciate veggies from an early age. If veggies are the norm, kids \u003C/span>\u003Ci>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">will\u003C/span>\u003C/i>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> accept them!\u003C/span>\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Again, we recognize that this can be easier said than done given the busy pace of our day-to-day lives, so we’ve created nutritious, well-balanced meal options for everyone at the table. Babies can enjoy our \u003C/span>\u003Ca href=\"https://nurturelife.com/menus/?navItem=baby\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Finger Foods\u003C/span>\u003C/a>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> while the older family members choose a favorite from our \u003C/span>\u003Ca href=\"https://nurturelife.com/menus/?navItem=toddler\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Toddler Meals\u003C/span>\u003C/a>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, \u003C/span>\u003Ca href=\"https://nurturelife.com/menus/?navItem=kid\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Kid Meals\u003C/span>\u003C/a>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and \u003C/span>\u003Ca href=\"https://nurturelife.com/menus/?navItem=teen-adult\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Teen & Adult Meals\u003C/span>\u003C/a>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. No matter the age range or portion size, we make veggies a priority for everyone!\u003C/span>\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Nurture Life’s vision is a big one, and we’re honored to work with organizations like PHA to help parents teach their kids a lifelong appreciation of fresh, healthy food. If you have any questions about how to get more veggies on your kids’ plates (or high chair trays!), please send us a message at \u003C/span>\u003Ca href=\"mailto:nutrition@nurturelife.com\">\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">nutrition@nurturelife.com\u003C/span>\u003C/a>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.\u003C/span>\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>\u003Ca href=\"https://nurturelife.com/menus/?utm_source=blog_internal&utm_medium=display&utm_campaign=conversion&utm_content=veggies-early-often-pha-20210126\">\u003Cimg loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-19494\" src=\"https://content.nurturelife.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/CTA-template-1024x448.jpg\" alt=\"baby, toddler & kid meals | Nurture Life\" width=\"1024\" height=\"448\" srcset=\"https://content.dev.nurturelife.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/CTA-template-1024x448.jpg 1024w, https://content.dev.nurturelife.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/CTA-template-300x131.jpg 300w, https://content.dev.nurturelife.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/CTA-template-768x336.jpg 768w, https://content.dev.nurturelife.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/CTA-template-1536x672.jpg 1536w, https://content.dev.nurturelife.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/CTA-template-1200x525.jpg 1200w, https://content.dev.nurturelife.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/CTA-template.jpg 1600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" />\u003C/a>\u003Cbr />\n\u003Cscript type=\"application/ld+json\">\n{\n  \"@context\": \"https://schema.org\",\n  \"@type\": \"BlogPosting\",\n  \"mainEntityOfPage\": {\n    \"@type\": \"WebPage\",\n    \"@id\": \"https://www.nurturelife.com/blog/veggies-early-often-pha/\"\n  },\n  \"headline\": \"Veggies Early and Often: Our Partnership with PHA\",\n  \"description\": \"At Nurture Life, we’re working toward a vision of healthier futures for every child, and “veggies on every plate” has been one of our core values since day one. 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With these freshly made, oh-so-cozy winter recipes, we’re showing that the classic flavors of fall and winter can be nutritious and that your family’s favorite cold weather comfort dishes don’t have to require hours of TLC… \u003Ca href=\"https://content.dev.nurturelife.com/blog/new-healthy-kids-meals/\">Read More\u003C/a>\u003C/p>\n",{"node":587,"__typename":144},{"sourceUrl":588,"__typename":143},"https://content.dev.nurturelife.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/Holiday-meals-blog-header-V2.jpg",{"node":590,"__typename":388},{"id":591,"name":592,"posts":593,"__typename":387},"dGVybToyOTU3","partnership for a healthier America",{"edges":594,"__typename":386},[595,602],{"node":596,"__typename":385},{"id":484,"slug":486,"categories":597,"title":485,"excerpt":518,"featuredImage":600,"__typename":171},{"nodes":598,"__typename":150},[599],{"name":8,"slug":9,"id":7,"__typename":6},{"node":601,"__typename":144},{"sourceUrl":521,"__typename":143},{"node":603,"__typename":385},{"id":604,"slug":605,"categories":606,"title":612,"excerpt":613,"featuredImage":614,"__typename":171},"cG9zdDoxNzk5Mg==","shaping-early-palates-pha",{"nodes":607,"__typename":150},[608,609,610,611],{"name":25,"slug":26,"id":24,"__typename":6},{"name":43,"slug":44,"id":42,"__typename":6},{"name":52,"slug":53,"id":51,"__typename":6},{"name":115,"slug":116,"id":114,"__typename":6},"Nurture Life Is Shaping Early Palates with PHA","\u003Cp>At Nurture Life, we believe that healthy futures start early—and we want to help make sure a healthy future is possible for every child in America. But we can’t do it alone. Today, I’m very excited to announce our official collaboration with Partnership for a Healthier America (PHA).  Our Commitment: Veggie-First Meals for the Youngest… \u003Ca href=\"https://content.dev.nurturelife.com/blog/shaping-early-palates-pha/\">Read More\u003C/a>\u003C/p>\n",{"node":615,"__typename":144},{"sourceUrl":616,"__typename":143},"https://content.dev.nurturelife.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/desktop.jpg",{"node":618,"__typename":163},{"authorMeta":619,"name":623,"description":624,"avatar":625,"__typename":162},{"avatar":620,"__typename":157},{"node":621,"__typename":330},{"sourceUrl":622,"altText":19,"__typename":143},"https://content.dev.nurturelife.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/RJ-Bio.jpg","Rachael Janas","Rachael joined the Nurture Life team as the Marketing Production & QA Manager. From menu design to nutrient analysis, she covers all things food. Rachael is a Registered and Licensed Dietitian with a strong foundation in clinical nutrition and a keen interest in nutritious food with phenomenal flavor. Her passion for incorporating whole foods and creative cuisine while focusing on age-specific nutrient needs of children is essential to Nurture Life’s menu design. Rachael has been practicing dietetics since 2011, with the bulk of her experience in clinical nutrition at Loyola Medical Center, specializing in patients with cystic fibrosis as well as critical care nutrition related to lung disease and lung transplant. She also has experience in cardiac health and nutrition during pregnancy. Rachael received her B.S. from Saint Louis University in Missouri and completed a dietetic internship with Massachusetts General Hospital in Boston. Rachael’s interests include creative cooking at home, using a variety of ingredients, spices and herbs for a unique meal each night. 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Learn how we’re helping to raise a veggie-loving generation!",{"sourceUrl":521,"__typename":143},"2021-01-26T16:49:02+00:00","2024-08-12T12:35:22+00:00",{"id":634,"title":635,"slug":636,"link":637,"uri":638,"date":639,"modified":640,"content":641,"featuredImageForMobile":642,"featuredImage":646,"categories":652,"tags":657,"author":728,"seo":734,"__typename":171},"cG9zdDoxMTIzNg==","Holiday Volunteer Opportunities for Kids","7-ways-volunteer-kids-holiday-season","https://content.dev.nurturelife.com/blog/7-ways-volunteer-kids-holiday-season/","/blog/7-ways-volunteer-kids-holiday-season/","2020-11-11T10:20:28","2024-10-08T17:55:53","\u003Cp>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">From picking out presents to carefully wrapping each gift and placing it on the hearth, gifting has always been a part of the holiday season. With a chaotic year mostly behind us, it’s more important than ever to practice generosity and focus on giving rather than receiving. To teach your little ones the joy of sharing—not just getting—try out some of these pandemic-friendly holiday volunteer ideas for kids.\u003C/span>\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>\u003Ca href=\"https://www.nurturelife.com/menus/\">\u003Cimg loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-30602 size-large\" src=\"https://content.nurturelife.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/CTA-template-UPDATE-1024x448.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1024\" height=\"448\" srcset=\"https://content.dev.nurturelife.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/CTA-template-UPDATE-1024x448.jpg 1024w, https://content.dev.nurturelife.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/CTA-template-UPDATE-300x131.jpg 300w, https://content.dev.nurturelife.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/CTA-template-UPDATE-768x336.jpg 768w, https://content.dev.nurturelife.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/CTA-template-UPDATE-1536x672.jpg 1536w, https://content.dev.nurturelife.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/CTA-template-UPDATE-1200x525.jpg 1200w, https://content.dev.nurturelife.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/CTA-template-UPDATE.jpg 1600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" />\u003C/a>\u003C/p>\n\u003Ch2>\u003Cb>1. Donate Clothes and Toys\u003C/b>\u003C/h2>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Donating clothing and toys is a great way to give to those in need throughout the year, and even more so during the holiday season. Begin by contacting homeless shelters and donation centers in your area to find out what items they’re most in need of.\u003C/span>\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Explain to your kids that many families can’t afford presents and that they can make a difference by giving away just a few of their less-loved toys. If they seem hesitant, try framing it in terms of “making room” for new ones or “sharing” them with friends in need.\u003C/span>\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You can also amp up the fun by turning donating into a family extravaganza: sip hot cocoa and listen to cheerful holiday tunes while driving to drop off your clothing and toy donations.\u003C/span>\u003C/p>\n\u003Ch2>\u003Cb>2. Organize a Canned Food Drive\u003C/b>\u003C/h2>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This year, it’s more important than ever to support food pantries. Feeding America has predicted that more than 50 million people may experience hunger because of COVID-19. To make a bigger impact, take a “giving road trip” to the grocery store! Use this \u003C/span>\u003Ca href=\"https://www.feedingamerica.org/find-your-local-foodbank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">tool\u003C/span>\u003C/a>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> to find your local food bank, and purchase nonperishable foods, diapers and toiletries (such as toilet paper and soap). \u003C/span>\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">To take it one step further, organize a canned food drive for a local food bank. This is a wonderful way to make a difference and get your community involved, whether you work with your children’s school, your office or your place of worship to hold the drive. These drives are still possible this year with social distancing! You’ll be demonstrating to your little ones how important it is to give back—not only from your own used items but from your paycheck, too.\u003C/span>\u003C/p>\n\u003Ch2>\u003Cb>3. Donate Your Time\u003C/b>\u003C/h2>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Beyond physical donations, one of the best ways to volunteer with kids over the holidays is to give of your time. You don’t have to find an official charity event, either! There are plenty of informal opportunities  in your day-to-day life that are still COVID-19 safe:\u003C/span>\u003C/p>\n\u003Cul>\n\u003Cli style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Shovel snow, rake leaves or take out the trash for a neighbor.\u003C/span>\u003C/li>\n\u003Cli style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Go caroling (but maintain a safe social distance!).\u003C/span>\u003C/li>\n\u003Cli style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Make handmade cards and distribute them to nursing homes, health care workers or overseas soldiers.\u003C/span>\u003C/li>\n\u003Cli style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Make \u003C/span>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">homemade masks\u003C/span>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> for neighbors or friends.\u003C/span>\u003C/li>\n\u003C/ul>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">By finding simple ways to share your time, you’ll show your kids that sometimes the most helpful gestures are small, spontaneous acts for the people around us. These quick activities are also perfect if you’re busy trying to \u003C/span>\u003Ca href=\"https://nurturelife.com/blog/survive-holidays-toddler/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">survive the holidays with a toddler!\u003C/span>\u003C/a>\u003C/p>\n\u003Ch2>\u003Cb>4. Serve a Holiday Meal\u003C/b>\u003C/h2>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Many faith centers, shelters and community service organizations host free holiday dinners for those in need, and volunteers can pitch in by donating ingredients or preparing dishes. You and your little ones can also take the holiday cheer on the road through organizations such as Meals on Wheels.\u003C/span>\u003C/p>\n\u003Ch2>\u003Cb>5. Give Your Kids Ownership\u003C/b>\u003C/h2>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Children have much more fun volunteering when they have some say in the activity. If Harrison loves reading, let him pick out a special book to donate. If Julia is obsessed with dogs, consider volunteering at the local animal shelter! The best volunteer opportunities for kids revolve around their specific interests to teach them that giving back doesn’t have to be a chore.\u003C/span>\u003C/p>\n\u003Ch2>\u003Cb>6. Build a Lifelong Habit\u003C/b>\u003C/h2>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Focusing on your child’s interests is just one way to turn holiday volunteering into a fulfilling long-term habit. To continue encouraging a mindset of service, be sure to:\u003C/span>\u003C/p>\n\u003Cul>\n\u003Cli style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Talk about your volunteer experiences as a family: how you felt and what you learned.\u003C/span>\u003C/li>\n\u003Cli style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Turn volunteering into an official family ritual, whether it’s a yearly holiday meal service or a monthly toy drive.\u003C/span>\u003C/li>\n\u003Cli style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Plan community service together, taking turns choosing activities.\u003C/span>\u003C/li>\n\u003Cli style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Make volunteering a part of daily life. In fact, why not start by making it a \u003C/span>\u003Ca href=\"https://nurturelife.com/blog/new-years-resolutions-whole-family/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">family new year’s resolution\u003C/span>\u003C/a>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">?\u003C/span>\u003C/li>\n\u003C/ul>\n\u003Ch2>\u003Cb>Get Inspiration: How Our Team Volunteers with Their Kids\u003C/b>\u003C/h2>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">“Every holiday season, my wife, the kids, and I all go through the house floor by floor and “go shopping for others.” Clothes not worn for over a year or outgrown and toys no longer played with are gathered. The kids have a blast and are super excited to help those less fortunate. We then pick a charity to donate everything to—this year’s choice was the Salvation Army. The kids love it because we truly try to teach them that the holidays aren’t just about presents—rather it’s about presence—being able to assist others in need and making their holidays brighter.” – Brent, Father of 2\u003C/span>\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">“Around the holidays, I like to take my children to the Target toy section and have them choose a toy to donate to another child. I tell them to choose something they know they would enjoy receiving so they can earn that some children need the toys more than they do. It’s a nice opportunity to spend time together while giving back.” – Aimee, Mother of 3\u003C/span>\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">“My kids are still a bit too young to volunteer with us, but I’m excited to start introducing them to giving back. My husband and I love volunteering with children and sharing our own experiences. I can’t wait to instill in my own children the importance of giving back.” – Maegan, Mother of 2\u003C/span>\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The holidays are a wonderful time to volunteer with kids. Not only will you spend precious time together, but you’ll develop a spirit of giving, gratitude and empathy that will enrich your children’s lives—and those around them—for years to come. So why wait? Get out there and spread the holiday joy!\u003C/span>\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>\u003Ca href=\"https://www.nurturelife.com/menus/\">\u003Cimg loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-19304 size-large\" src=\"https://content.nurturelife.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/12/Volunteering-final-CTA-1024x448.jpg\" alt=\"winter meals for kids \" width=\"1024\" height=\"448\" srcset=\"https://content.dev.nurturelife.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/12/Volunteering-final-CTA-1024x448.jpg 1024w, https://content.dev.nurturelife.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/12/Volunteering-final-CTA-300x131.jpg 300w, https://content.dev.nurturelife.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/12/Volunteering-final-CTA-768x336.jpg 768w, https://content.dev.nurturelife.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/12/Volunteering-final-CTA-1536x672.jpg 1536w, https://content.dev.nurturelife.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/12/Volunteering-final-CTA-1200x525.jpg 1200w, https://content.dev.nurturelife.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/12/Volunteering-final-CTA.jpg 1600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" />\u003C/a>\u003Cbr />\n\u003Cscript type=\"application/ld+json\">\n{\n  \"@context\": \"https://schema.org\",\n  \"@type\": \"BlogPosting\",\n  \"mainEntityOfPage\": {\n    \"@type\": \"WebPage\",\n    \"@id\": \"https://www.nurturelife.com/blog/7-ways-volunteer-kids-holiday-season/\"\n  },\n  \"headline\": \"Holiday Volunteer Opportunities for Kids\",\n  \"description\": \"From picking out presents to carefully wrapping each gift and placing it on the hearth, gifting has always been a part of the holiday season. 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Nurture Life’s Kid Meals have been thoughtfully crafted to delight even the most stubborn head-shaker at the table—but as with any new food, a few intentional strategies can definitely ease the transition. 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Check out these 7 fun ways to give back as a family and share the holiday joy.",{"sourceUrl":675,"__typename":143},"2020-11-11T10:20:28+00:00","2024-10-08T17:55:53+00:00",{"id":741,"title":742,"slug":743,"link":744,"uri":745,"date":746,"modified":747,"content":748,"featuredImageForMobile":749,"featuredImage":753,"categories":759,"tags":764,"author":782,"seo":788,"__typename":171},"cG9zdDoxMDgyNg==","Beyond the Gingerbread House: Fun Holiday Crafts for Kids","fun-holiday-crafts-for-kids","https://content.dev.nurturelife.com/blog/fun-holiday-crafts-for-kids/","/blog/fun-holiday-crafts-for-kids/","2020-11-10T06:12:47","2023-10-06T13:09:43","\u003Cp>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The cancellation of some normal holiday activities doesn’t mean that normal holiday fun has to end! Particularly during this unusual year, the holiday season is a wonderful time for families to disconnect from the stresses of daily life and enjoy quality time together. If you’re looking for thoughtful ways to spend the holidays with your children, try out a few of the holiday craft ideas below! Engaging and easy, these handmade projects make great holiday crafts for kids of all ages.\u003C/span>\u003C/p>\n\u003Ch2>\u003Cb>Deck the Halls: Crafts as Holiday Decor\u003C/b>\u003C/h2>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Instead of buying new decor every time a garland breaks or a light goes out, show your kids how fun it can be to decorate your home with hand-crafted creations!\u003C/span>\u003C/p>\n\u003Ch3>\u003Ca href=\"https://sewsensational.wordpress.com/2012/11/10/toilet-roll-choirs/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">\u003Cb>Toilet Roll Choirs\u003C/b>\u003C/a>\u003C/h3>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Make a solo singer or an entire group of carolers using empty toilet rolls, paint and an old magazine. If your little ones play with dolls, you can even borrow the dolls’ winter clothing and accessories for a fun, personalized touch!\u003C/span>\u003C/p>\n\u003Ch3>\u003Ca href=\"https://www.papernstitchblog.com/diy-gingerbread-man-decoration/\">\u003Cb>DIY Cardboard Gingerbread Men\u003C/b>\u003C/a>\u003C/h3>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">We’ve all got spare boxes lying around, which makes these cardboard gingerbread men one of the easiest holiday crafts for kids. Cut a gingerbread-man shape from any cardboard box (Nurture Life boxes work perfectly!), and then let your little ones go wild with yarn, buttons, pom poms, paint and ribbon. This craft provides all the fun of real gingerbread men without the added sugar!\u003C/span>\u003C/p>\n\u003Ch3>\u003Ca href=\"https://iheartcraftythings.com/paper-straw-snowflakes-preschool.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">\u003Cb>Paper Straw Snowflakes\u003C/b>\u003C/a>\u003C/h3>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Using only paper straws (or plastic, if that’s what’s in the pantry), cardstock and decorative beads, these snowflakes will turn your home into a winter wonderland. They’re also good practice for the fine motor skills of gluing, arranging and cutting with kid-safe scissors.\u003C/span>\u003C/p>\n\u003Ch2>\u003Cb>Share the Yum: Holiday Craft Ideas for Healthy Snacks\u003C/b>\u003C/h2>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For many families, holidays are synonymous with food, and the healthy snack crafts below definitely scratch that itch. We especially love these holiday craft ideas because they’re just as much about spending time together as they are about building a positive relationship with food—which is a gift that will truly keep on giving!\u003C/span>\u003C/p>\n\u003Ch3>\u003Ca href=\"http://www.roxyskitchen.com/egg-snowman.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">\u003Cb>Frosty the Egg Snowman\u003C/b>\u003C/a>\u003C/h3>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This imaginative snack packs an adorable protein punch to power your kid’s holiday celebrations. Simply stack two hard-boiled eggs, add peppercorns for the buttons and eyes, and then place a triangular carrot for the perfect nose.\u003C/span>\u003C/p>\n\u003Ch3>\u003Ca href=\"https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sLPx7Uzhy5c&t=1s\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">\u003Cb>Kid-Friendly Peanut Butter Snacks\u003C/b>\u003C/a>\u003C/h3>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This video shows five easy, kid-friendly peanut butter snacks for any time of year. To make them a little more festive for the holiday season, try these creative tweaks:\u003C/span>\u003C/p>\n\u003Cul>\n\u003Cli style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u003Cb>PB Banana Popsicles\u003C/b>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: Instead of using a whole banana, cut it into three small pieces. Cover each piece with peanut butter, dip it in unsweetened coconut and then stack them together to make a cute frozen snowman for your kids to decorate.\u003C/span>\u003C/li>\n\u003Cli style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u003Cb>PB Raspberry Waffles\u003C/b>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: Serve raspberries, nuts, and other wholesome toppings for your kids to design their own holiday scenes on top of their whole-wheat waffles. Fun ideas include \u003C/span>\u003Ca href=\"http://www.yourfoodstory.com/blog/2014/12/22/holiday-snacks\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">sliced banana snowmen\u003C/span>\u003C/a>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, \u003C/span>\u003Ca href=\"https://www.stockpilingmoms.com/fruit-candy-cane/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">all-fruit “candy canes”\u003C/span>\u003C/a>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and a \u003C/span>\u003Ca href=\"https://sweetandsimpleliving.com/grinch-fruit-kabobs/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">green grape Grinch\u003C/span>\u003C/a>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.\u003C/span>\u003C/li>\n\u003C/ul>\n\u003Ch3>\u003Ca href=\"https://cutefetti.com/diy-polar-bear-cups/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">\u003Cb>Polar Bear Popcorn Cups\u003C/b>\u003C/a>\u003C/h3>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">All you need for this North Pole-inspired craft is white plastic cups, permanent markers, googly eyes and a ribbon for the scarf! After your kids have drawn their polar bear faces, fill them with air-popped popcorn for a nutritious whole-grain snack.\u003C/span>\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u003Ca href=\"https://nurturelife.com/menus/?utm_source=blog_internal&utm_medium=display&utm_campaign=conversion&utm_content=fun-holiday-crafts-for-kids-20201111\">\u003Cimg loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-19338 size-large\" src=\"https://content.nurturelife.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/12/CTA-Holiday-crafts-1-1024x448.jpg\" alt=\"holiday crafts for kids\" width=\"1024\" height=\"448\" srcset=\"https://content.dev.nurturelife.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/12/CTA-Holiday-crafts-1-1024x448.jpg 1024w, https://content.dev.nurturelife.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/12/CTA-Holiday-crafts-1-300x131.jpg 300w, https://content.dev.nurturelife.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/12/CTA-Holiday-crafts-1-768x336.jpg 768w, https://content.dev.nurturelife.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/12/CTA-Holiday-crafts-1-1536x672.jpg 1536w, https://content.dev.nurturelife.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/12/CTA-Holiday-crafts-1-1200x525.jpg 1200w, https://content.dev.nurturelife.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/12/CTA-Holiday-crafts-1.jpg 1600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" />\u003C/a>\u003C/span>\u003C/p>\n\u003Ch2>\u003Cb>Spread the Love: Handmade Crafts as Gifts\u003C/b>\u003C/h2>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Beyond the excitement of glueing on googly eyes and cutting out cardboard, crafting with your kids is a natural way to teach them what the holidays are really about: showing your loved ones how much you care. Make these holiday crafts with your kids so they can participate in the gift-giving fun!\u003C/span>\u003C/p>\n\u003Ch3>\u003Ca href=\"https://sewing.com/diy-handkerchief/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">\u003Cb>Handmade Handkerchiefs\u003C/b>\u003C/a>\u003C/h3>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Using fabric crayons on an ironed handkerchief, your children can create a personalized gift that parents and grandparents will treasure for a lifetime.\u003Cimg loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-19339\" src=\"https://content.nurturelife.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/12/holiday-crafts-in-text-2.jpg\" alt=\"Holiday crafts for kids\" width=\"600\" height=\"400\" srcset=\"https://content.dev.nurturelife.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/12/holiday-crafts-in-text-2.jpg 600w, https://content.dev.nurturelife.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/12/holiday-crafts-in-text-2-300x200.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" />\u003C/span>\u003C/p>\n\u003Ch3>\u003Ca href=\"https://www.craftymorning.com/fingerprint-christmas-light-craft-for/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">\u003Cb>Fingerprint Holiday Cards\u003C/b>\u003C/a>\u003C/h3>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Help your kids make their mark with adorable art that displays a string of holiday lights made with their thumbprints. Simply draw a curly black line to represent the string, and then have your little ones add the lights by dipping their fingers in different colors of paint.\u003C/span>\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">To demonstrate that the best gifts come from the heart, help your children brainstorm and design a “coupon” to put inside the card—for example, a lunch date, a movie night or a trip to the park. A thoughtful coupon will take the focus away from material gifts and instead put it on shared experiences.\u003C/span>\u003C/p>\n\u003Ch3>\u003Ca href=\"https://plaidonline.com/projects/handmade-snowflake-wrapping-paper\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">\u003Cb>Snowflake Wrapping Paper\u003C/b>\u003C/a>\u003C/h3>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This handmade wrapping paper will put the finishing touch on your kids’ crafty gifts. Use any holiday-themed stencil you like, or encourage your children to draw their own patterns from scratch.\u003C/span>\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">These holiday craft ideas are just the beginning! Take advantage of those days off from school to inspire your little one’s creativity, spend valuable time together and spread the holiday cheer.\u003C/span>\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>\u003Ca href=\"https://nurturelife.com/menus/?utm_source=blog_internal&utm_medium=display&utm_campaign=conversion&utm_content=fun-holiday-crafts-for-kids-20201111\">\u003Cimg loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-19340 size-large\" src=\"https://content.nurturelife.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/12/CTA-Holiday-crafts-1024x448.jpg\" alt=\"holiday crafts for kids\" width=\"1024\" height=\"448\" srcset=\"https://content.dev.nurturelife.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/12/CTA-Holiday-crafts-1024x448.jpg 1024w, https://content.dev.nurturelife.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/12/CTA-Holiday-crafts-300x131.jpg 300w, https://content.dev.nurturelife.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/12/CTA-Holiday-crafts-768x336.jpg 768w, https://content.dev.nurturelife.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/12/CTA-Holiday-crafts-1536x672.jpg 1536w, https://content.dev.nurturelife.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/12/CTA-Holiday-crafts-1200x525.jpg 1200w, https://content.dev.nurturelife.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/12/CTA-Holiday-crafts.jpg 1600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" />\u003C/a>\u003C/p>\n",{"mobileImage":750,"__typename":137},{"node":751,"__typename":330},{"sourceUrl":752,"__typename":143},"https://content.dev.nurturelife.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/12/Holiday-craft-header-mobile-1.jpg",{"node":754,"__typename":144},{"id":755,"link":756,"sourceUrl":757,"altText":758,"__typename":143},"cG9zdDoxOTMzNA==","https://content.dev.nurturelife.com/blog/fun-holiday-crafts-for-kids/holiday-craft-header/","https://content.dev.nurturelife.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/12/Holiday-craft-header-880x450.jpg","holiday crafts for kids",{"nodes":760,"__typename":150},[761,762,763],{"name":8,"slug":9,"__typename":6},{"name":52,"slug":53,"__typename":6},{"name":97,"slug":98,"__typename":6},{"edges":765,"__typename":153},[766],{"node":767,"__typename":388},{"id":768,"name":758,"posts":769,"__typename":387},"dGVybTozOTQy",{"edges":770,"__typename":386},[771],{"node":772,"__typename":385},{"id":741,"slug":743,"categories":773,"title":742,"excerpt":778,"featuredImage":779,"__typename":171},{"nodes":774,"__typename":150},[775,776,777],{"name":8,"slug":9,"id":7,"__typename":6},{"name":52,"slug":53,"id":51,"__typename":6},{"name":97,"slug":98,"id":96,"__typename":6},"\u003Cp>The cancellation of some normal holiday activities doesn’t mean that normal holiday fun has to end! Particularly during this unusual year, the holiday season is a wonderful time for families to disconnect from the stresses of daily life and enjoy quality time together. If you’re looking for thoughtful ways to spend the holidays with your… \u003Ca href=\"https://content.dev.nurturelife.com/blog/fun-holiday-crafts-for-kids/\">Read More\u003C/a>\u003C/p>\n",{"node":780,"__typename":144},{"sourceUrl":781,"__typename":143},"https://content.dev.nurturelife.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/12/Holiday-craft-header.jpg",{"node":783,"__typename":163},{"authorMeta":784,"name":331,"description":332,"avatar":787,"__typename":162},{"avatar":785,"__typename":157},{"node":786,"__typename":330},{"sourceUrl":328,"altText":329,"__typename":143},{"url":334,"__typename":161},{"title":789,"metaDesc":790,"opengraphUrl":744,"opengraphTitle":742,"opengraphDescription":790,"opengraphImage":791,"opengraphType":18,"opengraphPublishedTime":792,"opengraphModifiedTime":793,"opengraphSiteName":20,"metaRobotsNoindex":21,"metaRobotsNofollow":22,"twitterDescription":19,"twitterImage":17,"twitterTitle":19,"__typename":170},"9 Fun Holiday Crafts for Kids | Nurture Life","Help your little one spread the cheer with these easy holiday crafts for kids. Great for decorating, healthy snacking and gift-giving!",{"sourceUrl":781,"__typename":143},"2020-11-10T06:12:47+00:00","2023-10-06T13:09:43+00:00",{"id":421,"title":429,"slug":422,"link":795,"uri":796,"date":797,"modified":798,"content":799,"featuredImageForMobile":800,"featuredImage":804,"categories":810,"tags":816,"author":872,"seo":882,"__typename":171},"https://content.dev.nurturelife.com/blog/breakfast-for-kids-comparison/","/blog/breakfast-for-kids-comparison/","2020-10-21T14:37:41","2023-11-13T21:14:35","\u003Cp>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Whether your kids are curious toddlers or active preteens, the best way to start the day is a nutritious breakfast. But let’s be honest; when everyone is hustling and bustling to start the day on time, convenience matters, too!\u003C/span>\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">To help you find the right balance of convenience for parents and well-balanced nutrition for kids, we’re comparing five easy \u003C/span>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">breakfast ideas for kids\u003C/span>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> of all ages. Each of these morning meals can be ready to serve in minutes—but only Nurture Life’s breakfasts include a\u003C/span>\u003Cb> full serving of vegetables \u003C/b>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">for your kids’ most important meal of the day.\u003C/span>\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Let’s check out how these six meals stack up, nutrient by nutrient.\u003C/span>\u003C/p>\n\u003Ch2>\u003Ca href=\"https://www.leggomyeggo.com/en_US/products/waffles/kellogg-s-eggo-homestyle-waffles-product.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">\u003Cb>Kellogg’s Eggo Homestyle Waffles\u003C/b>\u003C/a>\u003C/h2>\n\u003Ch2>\u003Ca href=\"https://www.leggomyeggo.com/en_US/products/waffles/kellogg-s-eggo-homestyle-waffles-product.html\">\u003Cb>\u003Cimg loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-19108\" src=\"https://content.nurturelife.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/Nutrition-facts-eggo.jpg\" alt=\"breakfast for kids\" width=\"400\" height=\"850\" srcset=\"https://content.dev.nurturelife.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/Nutrition-facts-eggo.jpg 400w, https://content.dev.nurturelife.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/Nutrition-facts-eggo-141x300.jpg 141w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 400px) 100vw, 400px\" />\u003C/b>\u003C/a>\u003C/h2>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cb>What to like\u003C/b>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: Eggos are undeniably convenient, as these \u003C/span>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">pre-made meals \u003C/span>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">can be popped in the toaster and ready to eat in minutes. You can even wrap them in a napkin and eat them on the go if you’re in a rush to get out the door with an \u003C/span>\u003Ca href=\"https://nurturelife.com/blog/15-breakfast-ideas-for-kids/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">easy school-day breakfast\u003C/span>\u003C/a>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. Offering 20% of the recommended Daily Value (DV) for both calcium and iron, these waffles do serve up some essential minerals for your kids’ growth and development. \u003C/span>\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cb>What to consider\u003C/b>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: While Eggo waffles are relatively low in the “bad” stuff like sugar and fat, they’re also low in many nutrients (such as protein) that your kids need to feel energized, alert and well throughout the day. One serving size has 4 grams of sugar, which isn’t too bad for a frozen meal—until you consider all the extra sugar added by traditional waffle toppings like maple syrup, jam and chocolate spread. \u003C/span>\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Check out just how much added sugar (33 grams!) comes from your typical \u003C/span>\u003Ca href=\"https://www.nutritionix.com/i/great-value/syrup-original/5506311ec6d372a762638151\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">generic-brand syrup\u003C/span>\u003C/a>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> below. Notice also that one serving of syrup has more calories than the Eggo waffles themselves with no minerals, vitamins, or other nutritional benefits to speak of.\u003C/span>\u003Cimg loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-19109\" src=\"https://content.nurturelife.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/Nutrition-facts-syrup.jpg\" alt=\"breakfast for kids\" width=\"400\" height=\"850\" srcset=\"https://content.dev.nurturelife.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/Nutrition-facts-syrup.jpg 400w, https://content.dev.nurturelife.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/Nutrition-facts-syrup-141x300.jpg 141w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 400px) 100vw, 400px\" />\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If kids establish a regular habit of this much sugar in the mornings, they’ll be primed for a \u003C/span>\u003Ca href=\"https://nurturelife.com/blog/tame-childs-sweet-tooth/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">sweet tooth battle\u003C/span>\u003C/a>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> for many years to come. Lower-calorie syrups that rely on \u003C/span>\u003Ca href=\"https://nurturelife.com/blog/sugar-substitutes-faqs/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">sugar substitutes may not be much better\u003C/span>\u003C/a>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, either.\u003C/span>\u003C/p>\n\u003Ch2 style=\"text-align: left;\">\u003Ca href=\"https://nurturelife.com/menus/?navItem=heatable-meals#product-eggs-maple-sausage\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">\u003Cb>Nurture Life Egg Bite with Mini Pancakes & Sweet Potatoes\u003C/b>\u003C/a>\u003C/h2>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cimg loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-19110\" src=\"https://content.nurturelife.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/Nutrition-facts-nurture-life-egg-bite.jpg\" alt=\"breakfast for kids\" width=\"400\" height=\"850\" srcset=\"https://content.dev.nurturelife.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/Nutrition-facts-nurture-life-egg-bite.jpg 400w, https://content.dev.nurturelife.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/Nutrition-facts-nurture-life-egg-bite-141x300.jpg 141w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 400px) 100vw, 400px\" />\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cb>What to like\u003C/b>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: The name Eggos certainly has a ring to it, but their waffles can’t compare to our freshly made Egg Bite with Mini Pancakes! This meal serves up the same fun thanks to the kid-friendly mini pancakes, and it can also be ready to serve in minutes. However, it offers far more in terms of balanced nutrition—including \u003C/span>\u003Cb>3 times the protein and over 6 times the dietary fiber of Eggos\u003C/b>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">! \u003C/span>\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The cheesy egg bite is also a kid favorite, and it’s boosted by a medley of sweet potatoes for a full serving of morning veggies. Our sweet potatoes are deeply roasted in a light maple glaze to achieve that classic breakfast flavor with \u003C/span>\u003Ca href=\"https://nurturelife.com/blog/reduce-sodium-sugar-intake-kids/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">much less sugar.\u003C/span>\u003C/a>\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cb>What to consider\u003C/b>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: This meal has been thoughtfully balanced in terms of protein, fat and carbohydrates. Your little one will start their day energized and will stay fuller longer than they would with the simple carbohydrates of sweetened syrup and processed waffles. The mini pancakes taste delicious all by themselves, or consider serving them with some freshly cut fruit or unsweetened coconut shavings.\u003C/span>\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>\u003Ca href=\"https://nurturelife.com/menus/?utm_source=blog_internal&utm_medium=display&utm_campaign=conversion&utm_content=breakfast-for-kids-comparison-20201021\">\u003Cimg loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-19112\" src=\"https://content.nurturelife.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/Nurture-Life-Meals-for-picky-eaters-CTA5-2-1024x512.jpg\" alt=\"breakfast-for-kids\" width=\"1024\" height=\"512\" srcset=\"https://content.dev.nurturelife.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/Nurture-Life-Meals-for-picky-eaters-CTA5-2-1024x512.jpg 1024w, https://content.dev.nurturelife.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/Nurture-Life-Meals-for-picky-eaters-CTA5-2-300x150.jpg 300w, https://content.dev.nurturelife.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/Nurture-Life-Meals-for-picky-eaters-CTA5-2-768x384.jpg 768w, https://content.dev.nurturelife.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/Nurture-Life-Meals-for-picky-eaters-CTA5-2.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" />\u003C/a>\u003C/p>\n\u003Ch2>\u003Ca href=\"https://www.cheerios.com/products/honey-nut-cheerios\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">\u003Cb>Honey Nut Cheerios\u003C/b>\u003C/a>\u003C/h2>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cimg loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-19113\" src=\"https://content.nurturelife.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/Nutrition-facts-cheerios.jpg\" alt=\"breakfast for kids\" width=\"400\" height=\"850\" srcset=\"https://content.dev.nurturelife.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/Nutrition-facts-cheerios.jpg 400w, https://content.dev.nurturelife.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/Nutrition-facts-cheerios-141x300.jpg 141w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 400px) 100vw, 400px\" />\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cb>What to like\u003C/b>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: In terms of nutritional content, Honey Nut Cheerios share a lot in common with Eggos; they’re also low in fat and relatively low in sugar—though at 12 grams, there’s much more added sugar than ideal, especially when the recommendation by the American Academy of Pediatrics is for kids to have less than 25 g added sugar per day. Unlike Eggos, Cheerios do contain some dietary fiber (3 grams), which helps support regular digestion and keeps your kids feeling full. \u003C/span>\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Serving Cheerios with 2% milk definitely improves the nutrition by adding a punch of protein and calcium to support healthy muscle and bone development.\u003C/span>\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cb>What to consider\u003C/b>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: Like Eggos, Honey Nut Cheerios aren’t necessarily a terrible choice among all the ready-to-serve or\u003C/span>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> pre-made meals\u003C/span>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> out there—but they do have little to offer in the way of healthy, balanced nutrition. Although both \u003C/span>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">meals for kids\u003C/span>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> are fairly low in fat and sugar, they’re also low in many of the nutrients your kids need to power their day. A cup of milk helps, but the cereal itself doesn’t shine.\u003C/span>\u003C/p>\n\u003Ch2>\u003Ca href=\"https://www.mcdonalds.com/us/en-us/product/egg-mcmuffin.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">\u003Cb>McDonald’s Egg McMuffin\u003C/b>\u003C/a>\u003C/h2>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cimg loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-19115\" src=\"https://content.nurturelife.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/Nutrition-facts-egg-mcmuffin.jpg\" alt=\"breakfast for kids\" width=\"400\" height=\"850\" srcset=\"https://content.dev.nurturelife.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/Nutrition-facts-egg-mcmuffin.jpg 400w, https://content.dev.nurturelife.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/Nutrition-facts-egg-mcmuffin-141x300.jpg 141w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 400px) 100vw, 400px\" />\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cb>What to like\u003C/b>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: Given the reputation of McDonald’s and other \u003C/span>\u003Ca href=\"https://nurturelife.com/blog/picky-eaters-fast-food/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">fast food \u003C/span>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">meals for kids\u003C/span>\u003C/a>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, the Egg McMuffin may seem not so bad—and it’s certainly not the very worst option on their menu. This breakfast sandwich is high in protein and relatively low in fat, and it serves up a fair amount of minerals like calcium and iron. \u003C/span>\u003Ca href=\"https://nurturelife.com/blog/protein-for-kids/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Adequate daily protein is especially critical for growing kids\u003C/span>\u003C/a>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, as this essential macronutrient powers muscle development, hormone transport and more.\u003C/span>\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cb>What to consider\u003C/b>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: If your #1 priority is super-\u003C/span>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">easy meals for kids\u003C/span>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, there’s no doubting the McDonald’s drive thru. But ease—not nutrition—is definitely where McDonald’s leads the way. Besides the high protein content, there’s little to love in the Egg McMuffin (or any of their other breakfast options, for that matter!). \u003C/span>\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">With more than 760 milligrams of sodium, this small sandwich has roughly \u003C/span>\u003Ca href=\"https://nurturelife.com/blog/sodium-recommendations-kids-faqs/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">half of a child’s recommended Daily Value for sodium\u003C/span>\u003C/a>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. If you order the Egg McMuffin Meal, you’ll add another \u003C/span>\u003Ca href=\"https://www.mcdonalds.com/us/en-us/product/hash-browns.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">310 milligrams of sodium from the deep-fried hash browns\u003C/span>\u003C/a>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.\u003C/span>\u003C/p>\n\u003Ch2>\u003Ca href=\"https://www.naturevalley.com/product/oats-n-honey-crunchy-granola-bars\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">\u003Cb>Nature Valley Oats N’ Honey Crunchy Granola Bars\u003C/b>\u003C/a>\u003C/h2>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cimg loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-19116\" src=\"https://content.nurturelife.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/Nutrition-facts-nature-valley-bar.jpg\" alt=\"breakfast for kids\" width=\"400\" height=\"850\" srcset=\"https://content.dev.nurturelife.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/Nutrition-facts-nature-valley-bar.jpg 400w, https://content.dev.nurturelife.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/Nutrition-facts-nature-valley-bar-141x300.jpg 141w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 400px) 100vw, 400px\" />\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cb>What to like\u003C/b>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: Compared to other breakfast-on-the-go options like fast food, Nature Valley’s granola bars tend to be lower in calories and fat. These bars are sweetened but still relatively low in sugar, especially compared to some other pre-packaged breakfast items commonly marketed to kids—which tend to be filled with chocolate, marshmallows or excessively sweetened dried fruit. \u003C/span>\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cb>What to consider\u003C/b>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: Similar to Cheerios, these granola bars aren’t terrible but aren’t great, either. They only have 3 grams of protein per serving and lack important nutrients like calcium, potassium and vitamin D. All 11 grams of sugar are added during processing, and the low protein won’t keep your kids feeling energized or full for very long. It’s also important to keep in mind that lower-calorie does not always mean “healthier,” especially for active and growing kids.\u003C/span>\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">While the comparison above is a great starting point, remember that you don’t have to serve the perfect \u003C/span>\u003Ca href=\"https://nurturelife.com/blog/25-healthy-breakfast-ideas-for-kids/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">breakfast for kids\u003C/span>\u003C/a>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> every single day! Use the comparison above to be mindful about your family’s morning habits, but don’t feel guilty about running through the drive thru or serving a quick bowl of kids’ cereal when you need to. No matter what’s on the table, you can always make quick-and-easy nutritional improvements by serving a side of fresh fruit, unsweetened nuts or Greek yogurt. And you can keep a few \u003C/span>\u003Ca href=\"https://nurturelife.com/menus/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Nurture Life breakfasts and other meals\u003C/span>\u003C/a>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> on hand when you’re in a hurry and want something equally quick and healthy.\u003C/span>\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you have any questions about our freshly made, nutrient-dense \u003C/span>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">meals for kids \u003C/span>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">and adults of all ages, please send us a message at \u003C/span>\u003Ca href=\"mailto:support@nurturelife.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">support@nurturelife.com\u003C/span>\u003C/a>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. \u003C/span>\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>\u003Ca href=\"https://nurturelife.com/menus/?utm_source=blog_internal&utm_medium=display&utm_campaign=conversion&utm_content=breakfast-for-kids-comparison-20201021\">\u003Cimg loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-19118\" src=\"https://content.nurturelife.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/Breakfast-comparison-CTA-FINAL-VERSION-1-1024x768.jpg\" alt=\"breakfast for kids\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" srcset=\"https://content.dev.nurturelife.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/Breakfast-comparison-CTA-FINAL-VERSION-1-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https://content.dev.nurturelife.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/Breakfast-comparison-CTA-FINAL-VERSION-1-300x225.jpg 300w, https://content.dev.nurturelife.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/Breakfast-comparison-CTA-FINAL-VERSION-1-768x576.jpg 768w, https://content.dev.nurturelife.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/Breakfast-comparison-CTA-FINAL-VERSION-1.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" 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Field","Lara has been working with Nurture Life since its inception, collaborating with the culinary team on the creation of all menus and recipes to ensure they are nutritionally appropriate and correctly proportioned for every age and stage of a child’s development and providing pediatric nutrition expertise to Nurture Life customers. Lara is the owner/founder of FEED—Forming Early Eating Decisions, a nutrition consulting practice specializing in pediatric nutrition and digestive diseases. Lara has over a decade of experience in clinical practice at two of the top ranked pediatric hospitals in the country, Lurie Children’s Hospital and University of Chicago Medical Center. Lara received her B.S. from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign and M.S. and dietetic internship from Rush University Medical Center in Chicago, Illinois. Lara truly enjoys the process of eating (and feeding!), from procuring the ingredients at various grocery stores and farmers markets, to organizing her pantry/refrigerator at home to make it easy to select healthy options, to preparing balanced meals with her children. Whether it be a decadent treat to a hearty, home-cooked meal, there is no greater satisfaction for Lara than enjoying food with her family.",{"url":881,"__typename":161},"https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/f9529e44f2106b72c3da8bb75f11fa0d7f564078b974e916a25b5c58e9fa101e?s=96&d=mm&r=g",{"title":883,"metaDesc":884,"opengraphUrl":795,"opengraphTitle":429,"opengraphDescription":884,"opengraphImage":885,"opengraphType":18,"opengraphPublishedTime":886,"opengraphModifiedTime":887,"opengraphSiteName":20,"metaRobotsNoindex":21,"metaRobotsNofollow":22,"twitterDescription":19,"twitterImage":17,"twitterTitle":19,"__typename":170},"Breakfast for Kids Nutrition Comparison | Nurture Life","Back to school already?! Get your kids into a healthy school routine with Nurture Life’s 4 exciting new kids meals. Delicious & packed with veggies.",{"sourceUrl":433,"__typename":143},"2020-10-21T14:37:41+00:00","2023-11-13T21:14:35+00:00",{"__typename":6,"id":7,"name":8,"slug":9,"uri":10,"seo":889},{"__typename":12,"title":13,"metaDesc":14,"opengraphUrl":15,"opengraphTitle":16,"opengraphDescription":14,"opengraphImage":17,"opengraphType":18,"opengraphPublishedTime":19,"opengraphModifiedTime":19,"opengraphSiteName":20,"metaRobotsNoindex":21,"metaRobotsNofollow":22,"twitterDescription":19,"twitterImage":17,"twitterTitle":19},1751870900903]