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Can Excelling Academically Depend At Least Partially On Nutrition?
No matter what school a child attends, there are children who exceed and children who fail, but is that 100% the fault of the child? While parents definitely play a role in the success of their children, nutrition plays its part too. “The Special Supplemental...
Forget To Brush Your Teeth? There’s A Text For That
Brushing your teeth should at least be done every morning and night, but even some adults can be prone to forget this important daily ritual. Whether you’re too busy or simply can’t remember to brush those pearly whites, your oral hygiene doesn’t have to suffer...
Shorter Teeth in Later Life, Caused by Sugar Additives
Have you noticed lately the amount of food and drink products on the market today have sugar substitutes such as aspartame? You may be thinking this is a much better option than cane sugar however; substitutes have their down falls too. Captain Ashley Harris is a...
Annual Every Kid Healthy Week
Schools nationwide have celebrated Every Kid Healthy Week for five years now. Their goal is to create a healthier school environment for students across the country. More than 3,500 schools and 2 million students, staff, and community celebrate this week and show...
Tulip Time Events: Part 2
Just as promised in part I, we are going to give you a few more events that we suggest you check out during Tulip Time. All of these events are family friendly and a good way for kids to enjoy and learn about the Dutch heritage. Marktplaats (The Commons at...
Nutrition’s Role in Oral Health Care
In today’s world it seems everywhere you turn there is temptation to buy foods full of sugar, preservatives, and artificial ingredients. For a child, a diet high in these foods can severely impact their overall health and their oral health. These foods...