Is it worry or anxiety? What every parent needs to know. Guest post on kids mental health by Dr. Caroline Buzanko, Licensed Psychologist & Clinical Director of Koru Family Psychology. All kids worry at times. However, when they grow too big, worries can become overwhelming, exhausting, and debilitating. Anxiety is one of the…
READ MOREHealthy breakfast or snack recipe Enjoy these healthy pumpkin muffins as a breakfast, snack or workout recovery snack option on the go! Makes 12 muffins What you need: 2 cups dry old-fashioned oats 2 ripe bananas 1/2 cup pumpkin puree 2 eggs 1/3 cup maple syrup 2 teaspoons cinnamon 1/2 teaspoon nutmeg 1/2…
READ MOREFoods high in iron for kids What is dietary iron and why is it important? Just as iron is used to build strong structures in our physical world, dietary iron is used to build strong blood. Iron is an essential component of our hemoglobin, a protein in our red blood cells used to carry…
READ MOREHealthy meal plans that fit on days you are swamped! Wondering what to do when you don’t have a plan or your schedule changes? You need a list of back-up healthy meal plans! In a best-case scenario, I would recommend booking some time in your calendar to plan meals for the week, make a grocery…
READ MORELooking for simple healthy lunch ideas for school? Finding healthy lunch ideas for kids isn’t always easy. As many parents and childcare providers are back to packing lunches for kids, this year during COVID-19 we have some additional challenges to contend with. Most schools have banned the use of microwaves to reduce the number…
READ MOREHelping Kids Manage Worries with COVID-19 and More Guest post by Dr. Caroline Buzamko, Licensed Psychologist & Clinical Director of Koru Family Psychology Are your kids experiencing back to school anxiety? While some kids will feel excited to go back to school, many will experience some back-to-school jitters. Worrying about who their teacher…
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