Parenting

Oh, That Middle School Math! Middle school brings out big feelings for all of us. Parents often feel pressure for their children to succeed in school. For them, their child’s grades may represent what they perceive as their child’s effort or intelligence, or may even represent their child’s future success. For other parents, middle school may stir up memories of their own experiences, some which are not pleasant. I have a few middle school nightmares of my own. They include

Include protein, healthy fats, fiber, fresh fruit and vegetables, and plenty of water. *Avoid processed foods, snacks, and drinks that are high in sugar, fats and salt ,while being low in vitamins and minerals. If in doubt, look at the ingredients. If there are chemical ingredients you can’t pronounce, don’t feed it to your child.

What is going with eating habits in your house? Are there battles cropping up about what is healthy/unhealthy to consume? Is society influencing what your child thinks is okay to eat, drink, consume? BEEN THERE!