Allergy-Free Snacks
…Guiding Stars Three Guiding Stars iconThree Guiding Stars indicate the best nutritional value. Homemade dried fruit snacks, unsweetened, are a fun addition to any packed snack. Pair a small portion…
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3 Star Snacks
Fruity Peanut Butter Dip – 3 Guiding Stars Snack with intention! When you choose snacks that give you good nutrition, you support your energy levels between meals. These snacks all…
Family Meal Time: You’ve got This
…dinner around 6:30 is not okay for this child. However, this doesn’t mean that they can’t still sit with the family and enjoy a snack at that time (and save…
5 Ways to Care for Yourself This Mother’s Day
…role of mom to children of any age, you deserve love and care always—especially on Mother’s Day. And if that means showing yourself that love and care, so be it….
Nutrition Education
…their choices, a snack guide is a great way to start. Provide suggestions to parents at the start of the year and ask parents to pass on snacks that are…
Have Fun with Agritourism!
…way to engage children with foods, like vegetables, that earn 3 Guiding Stars but which aren’t always easy favorites for children. Agritourism is growing, with more small farms offering family-friendly…
Dads’ Impact in the Kitchen
…ends up in the garbage instead of being turned into a nourishing meal. When kids see parents making this a priority, they grow to view its importance too. Photo by…
Jack LaLanne – A Guiding Stars Kind of Guy
…advocacy for fitness and good nutrition on his long running television exercise show. LaLanne’s personal story is a fascinating one. As a young child, he was sickly and addicted to…