When Kate shared the following story with us we knew we had to share it with you all. It’s easy to celebrate success but we don’t always reflect on the challenges. Kate’s story reminds us that obstacles can be overcome and that your child’s health is worth your persistence. Thanks Kate Authored by: Kate Allerding,… Read more »
Posts Categorized: Schools
Plan for a Screen Free Weekend
Authored by Caitlin Loveitt, Let’s Go! Home Office Monday marked the kickoff of Screen Free Week, a week-long celebration that encourages children to go screen free. Many of us remember this experience as a week-long challenge to simply stop watching television, since prior to 2010 – when the name was changed to better reflect our… Read more »
Children are Watching You!
Authored by Adrienne Gallant, Let’s Go! Knox County Coordinator A couple of months ago, I was feeling under the weather. I was forced to stay upstairs in my room secluded from the rest of my family so as not to contaminate them with my germs. My throat was feeling awful and my stomach wasn’t so… Read more »
Do You Know What Your Child’s Cafeteria is Serving?
Authored by: Reegan Brown Let’s Go! Program Coordinator With updated standards from the USDA, school meals across the nation are changing for the better. Cafeterias are being stocked with healthier options and teachers and school staff are playing an important role in the success of school lunch. Here’s one example of how Maine is making changes…. Read more »
You know lunch is important, so why aren’t you making yourself something nutritious?
Authored by: Adrienne GallantLet’s Go! Knox Coordinator Every weekday morning, I wake up and figure out what I’m going to make to put in my children’s lunch boxes for school and daycare. I always make sure that each lunch includes a healthy snack (or two, depending on the day), a healthy lunch with some form… Read more »