This recipe from Parents Magazine takes about 30 minutes to make and has less than 500 calories per serving. Ingredients 5 ounces Chinese noodles (chuka soba) 1 tablespoon toasted sesame oil 2 tablespoons reduced-sodium soy sauce 1 tablespoon oyster sauce 2 teaspoons rice vinegar 1 tablespoon peanut oil 1 tablespoon grated fresh ginger 1 tablespoon minced fresh garlic 1 pound chicken tenders, cut into bite-size strips 1/2 head iceberg lettuce, shredded (4 cups) 2 large carrots, […]
Regular Bedtimes in Young Kids May Lessen Obesity Risk
It’s no secret childhood obesity in this country is a growing problem. In the United States, about 12.7 million children and adolescents are obese, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Nearly 9 percent of kids aged 2 to 5 are obese, compared to 17.5 percent of kids aged 6 to 11 and […]
Recipes So Delicious You Won’t Even Know They are Gluten-free
In recognition of National Celiac Awareness Month, we’ve gathered 3 delicious, healthy and, of course, gluten-free recipes to try. They’re easy to whip up and kid-friendly, to boot. Quinoa and rice with sweet potatoes Ingredients 1 T. extra virgin olive oil 1 medium onion, finely chopped 1 small carrot, finely chopped 3 stalks of celery, […]
Up in the Air about Flying with Your Child with Diabetes? Read These Tips.
May is the month when many families start thinking about summer vacation. If you’re dreaming of California, Disney World or another distant locale, you may opt to fly. But then, chances are you’ll start wondering about how you’ll manage your child’s diabetes in transit. Air travel with a family in tow can be both fun […]
Five Foolproof Ways to Break the Binky Habit
Pacifiers can be a blessing and a curse for many parents. An infant’s innate need to suck can make pacifiers a helpful solution for a fussy baby, but they also can create a struggle, especially when it comes time to take it away. “When babies are first born, one of the things they’re really good […]
Exercise Can Help Kids Beat Depression
It’s well-known that exercise can help with depression. Now recent studies are making an even stronger case that exercise helps alleviate symptoms of depression in kids. A recent study of nearly 800 kids in Norway found physical activity at ages 6-8 was linked to fewer problems with depression 2 years later. Separately, researchers reported in […]