by Doctor Yum | Feb 7, 2020 | Doctor Yum Project Activities, Feeding Children, Nutrition, Preschool Blog
Just like learning to read or how to ride a bike takes lots of practice, young children need to practice trying new foods. Kids need a food education. Some food education naturally happens at home, but we know that school is a big part of a kid’s day and it’s a...
by Doctor Yum | Sep 5, 2019 | Feeding Children, Nutrition
As a mother of two young boys I am sympathetic to the challenge of how to pack an interesting, well-balanced lunch that the kids will eat, and how to do this DAY AFTER DAY.In organizing my thoughts on school lunch, I used the very recognizable USDA “Choose My Plate” ...
by Doctor Yum | Sep 4, 2019 | Doctor Yum Project Activities, Feeding Children, Health Topics, Nutrition, Obesity
For any parent, the health and eating habits of their child are of great importance. Many parents have concerns their child isn’t eating the right types of food or the right amount. It can feel confusing, frustrating, and even scary. And as children get older, it can...
by Doctor Yum | Jan 13, 2019 | Feeding Children, Nutrition, Uncategorized
Recently we got this idea from a real mom looking for ways to making eating fun for her family. We love this idea for afterschool and it seems like it would be a great way to encourage picky eaters to try new foods: Elementary school was a big adjustment for our...
by Doctor Yum | Oct 23, 2018 | Feeding Children, Nutrition
One of our favorite things to do with the kids in the fall is going apple picking. Spending the day outdoors, enjoying a beautiful fall day is the stuff memories are made of. But what to do with the bounty you’re bound to come home with? Extend the family...
by Doctor Yum | Sep 12, 2018 | Feeding Children, Health Topics, Nutrition, Obesity, Topics
A high sugar intake is associated with higher risk for obesity, but so many parents may not realize what the recommended limits for sugar are for kids and how much sugar is in the foods their kids regularly eat. A recent study published in the International Journal...
