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LIFESTYLE LETTER

AUGUST 2021 PUBLISHER

Greg Scott | greg.scott@lifestylepubs.com EDITORIAL COORDINATOR

Our Precious Kids and Pets!

Jennifer Lorenzetti | jennifer.lorenzetti@lifestylepubs.com AD DESIGNER

Evan Deuvall

IS THERE ANYTHING WE HOLD CLOSER TO OUR HEARTS THAN OUR KIDS

L AYO UT DESIGNER

AND PETS? Nothing quite compares to the love that we have for our children and

Randah O’Doherty

furry friends. They are adorable, and we cannot put into words what they mean to us.

This issue is dedicated to these special family members.

In your August “Kids and Pets” issue, you will hear from one of our community partners, Dr. Nick Davis, who shares expertise on how pets can help children deal with stress during these challenging times. You’ll also read about a children’s book

CONTRIBUTING WRITERS

Karen Lane DeRosa, Laura Leavitt, Jennifer Lorenzetti, Seth Pollock, Greg Scott, Ally Straczek CONTRIBUTING PHOTOGRAPHERS

Cucumber Key Photography, West Chester Corporate Photography

author who can keep your children entertained. And you will learn about Tails of Hope Animal Rescue, an organization with a mission to give abandoned animals another opportunity to experience true love from owners who will care for them.

Editorial Coordinator Jennifer Lorenzetti continues to showcase Dayton history and what makes our city truly special.

We live to watch our beloved family members grow and bring joy to our lives on a daily basis. It is only fitting that we dedicate an issue to them. Enjoy the August 2021 issue of South Dayton Lifestyle!

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INSIDE THE ISSUE AUGUST 2021

FEATURES 14 Papa and Paws Local Author Features Fun and Learning in Children’s Books

18 Tails of Hope Finding the Right Home for the Right Dog

22 Animal Assisted Therapy and Kids Learn How the Unconditional Love of Pets Can Help Kids Deal with Anxiety and Depression

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GOOD TIMES

Rotary Club Distributes Books for Summer With a mission of “Service above Self,” one area of focus for Rotary Club of Springboro is promoting education and literacy. In May, club members spent time packing 13 books into bags to be distributed to outgoing kindergarteners at Clearcreek Elementary School for their summer reading program. The Rotary Club is always working for the community!

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AROUND TOWN

CRUISE IN TO THE ICE CREAM SOCIAL Two popular activities will return as one event.

LOCK 27 ADDS OUTDOOR PATIO, PLANS EXTERIOR BAR, LIVE MUSIC

The Washington Township Fire Department’s

Lock 27 Brewing, located adjacent to Day Air

annual Ice Cream Social and Montgomery County

Ballpark (downtown home of the Dayton Dragons),

Sherriff’s Office Community Cruise In is scheduled

has expanded, with an outdoor patio. Ownership is

for 11am-3pm on Aug. 8. The event will be hosted

in the midst of plans to add a patio bar and stage

at the Washington Township RecPlex, at 895

for live entertainment.

Miamisburg-Centerville Rd.

The patio includes four beer garden tables and

Community members are invited to enjoy a fun

16 chairs. If all goes according to plan, the outdoor

filled day of classic cars, games, complimentary hot

bar will be operational sometime next year. Also,

dogs and burgers, and ice cream! All makes and

plans are underway to add a stage for two- and

models of cars and hot rods will cruise the grounds to

three-member bands and acoustic style acts. The

be displayed. Kids will have a chance to explore vari-

stage will feature a public address system for music

ous police, fire, and SWAT vehicles. Additional activi-

and string lights.

ties will include painting a fire truck, shooting water at a pretend fire, and meeting Sparky the fire dog.

SUMMER CONCERT SERIES HAS RETURNED TO CENTERVILLE The Summer Concert Series, billed as “Chill in the Ville,” has returned to the Centerville Community Amphitheater at Leonard E. Stubbs Memorial Park.

Lock 27 Brewing is looking for employees to help staff the expansion. Team members are needed for both the downtown and Centerville locations.

Interested parties can visit indeed.com/cmp/ Lock-27-Brewing.

CLASS 101 DAYTON LOCATION WINS NATIONAL FRANCHISE OF THE YEAR

Talented musicians and performers will grace the

Class 101, a national network of college plan-

stage through the month of August. All concerts

ners, recognized the Class 101 Dayton location and

are free, although donations are accepted.

owners Karen and Tony DeRosa with the National

Most concerts begin at 7pm, unless otherwise

Franchise of the Year Award at the company’s

centervilleohio.gov/government/

national convention at High Point University on June

arts-rec/art-music-theater/music for a list of

28. The DeRosas opened the first Class 101 in the

events. You can also call the Concert Hotline at

Miami Valley in August 2018, and it quickly became

(937) 433-7155 for updates and possible weather

one of the top performing locations in the nation.

noted.

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cancellation information. The City of Centerville will follow the latest guidelines from the Ohio Department of Health.

FRAZE PAVILION OFFERS “SUMMER’S BEST MUSIC UNDER THE STARS” A neighborhood outdoor entertainment venue is once again celebrating “Summer’s Best Music Under the Stars,” with another outstanding lineup this summer. Fraze Pavilion, a 4,300-seat amphitheater in Kettering, has announced its schedule.

Entertainment will continue throughout the month of August into early September.

For a list of performances and ticket information, log on to fraze.com or call (800) 514-3849. Tickets can be purchased at the Fraze Pavilion ticket office on show dates, pending availability.

Would you like to get in touch with us? We would love to hear from you! Contact us at CityLifestyle. com/SouthDayton using the Get In Touch link and let us know what you think.

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LOCAL LIMELIGHT

ARTICLE KAREN LANE DEROSA

Charting the Right Course to College S ta r t s E a r ly in High School ADVICE FROM CLASS 101

AUGUST IS FILLED WITH OPTIMISM AS WE BEGIN A NEW SCHOOL YEAR: IT IS OUR ACADEMIC “NEW YEAR”! Anything feels possible. That excitement is multiplied for first-time college freshmen. With graduation parties in the rearview mirror and minivans packed with dorm essentials, college feels like a destination.

But there’s a problem. College students may be in the wrong place. Our culture is too familiar with the national statistic reported by U.S. News & World Report that one-third of college freshmen will not return to the same school as a sophomore. Outcome data from the Ohio Department of Education reports that the six-year college completion rate for Ohio high school graduates ranges from 15% (from urban high schools) to 46% (from suburban schools). The loss of time and money is measurable. The loss of confidence is collateral damage.

The map to college can take many routes, and the key to charting the best course is planning throughout

Karen Lane DeRosa (center) accepted the 2021 National Franchise of the Year Award from Class 101 Founder and CEO Tom Pabin.

high school.

KNOW THE COLLEGES According to the National Student Clearinghouse Research Center, college enrollment fell by 6.8% in

Karen Lane DeRosa and Tony DeRosa

2020. Even before the pandemic, the population of

Owners of Class 101 Dayton

students applying from southwest Ohio was decreas-

kderosa@class101.com and tderosa@class101.com

ing. Class of 2021 applications through the Common

(937) 705-5113

Application rose 11% nationally, but dropped 1% in Ohio. Informed and prepared students are at an advantage to find the right college fit. Freshman year is not too early to tour a college or visit college fairs, and all students can learn from online admissions events.

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KNOW THE DATES AND DEADLINES

In addition, many high schools employ an online

On August 1, the Common Application, a free portal

system, such as Naviance or Scoir, to assist with

with more than 900 colleges and universities, opens

college applications. Become familiar with your high

for the 2021-22 application cycle. The majority of col-

school’s system before starting applications.

leges open their application window by August 1.

Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) filing season kicks off October 1. Many colleges have early

COLLEGE PREP CHECKLIST There’s a lot to know. Our advice? Focus on one

financial aid deadlines, so we recommend that families

step at a time throughout high school.

begin working on the FAFSA in October. In addition,

+ Create a list of colleges and visit at least 10 schools.

colleges may have institutional financial aid forms, and

General tours are nice; but request department

some will require The CSS Profile through The College

visits and spend time in the community around the

Board. To get started, create separate Federal Student

school too.

Aid IDs for both the student and one parent.

Students need to know a variety of other dates and application deadlines, including Early Action, Early

+ Define interests. Finding areas of study can help develop the college list. Consider volunteering, job shadows, and pre-college programs, to help define goals.

Decision, Regular Decision, and Restrictive Early

+ Make a test prep plan. Despite the test-optional

Action. Students also may need to track deadlines for

trend, Ohio high school students still take at least

academic programs, scholarships, and more. Consider

one ACT or SAT in school. Start early, to establish

creating a calendar of deadlines, and then work to be

a baseline score, and work to optimize admissions

ahead of them. Most high schools ask students to be

and scholarship opportunities.

ready to apply two weeks before college deadlines. Talk

+ Create a resume and set goals for each year of high

with your high school counselor to know what to expect.

school. Think about a “separator,” such as a service project or a pre-college camp or program.

KNOW YOUR HIGH SCHOOL South Dayton is home to some of Ohio’s best high

EARLY ENGAGEMENT IS A GAME CHANGER

schools, and students have options to prove themselves

There’s a lot to do, but it does not have to feel

in a challenging course of study. We know that the rigor

overwhelming. The bottom line is to start early:

and grades on a student’s high school transcript can

Students should take time to define interests, build a

be important factors in admissions. Students can start

large list of schools, and develop a resume reflecting

exploring available courses early, to find the best fit for

their individual activities.

their interests and high school schedule.

The m a p to college can tak e m a n y routes, and the k e y to ch a rting the best course is pl a nning throughout high school.

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TREND SETTER

Houses half submerged in flood waters.

remembering the dayton flood

Dealing with the flood was a community effort. John Patterson’s NCR factory became a haven for those escaping the flood, and Patterson turned his cash register manufacturing operation into a rescue center. Employees turned their talents to making flat bottomed rescue boats; and teams went out to retrieve people stranded on rooftops and upper stories of buildings, trying to escape floodwaters that were up to 20 feet deep. Patterson also provided food and lodging, and he organized medical care. NCR became the temporary headquarters for the American Red Cross and

TRAGEDY OF 1913 BROUGHT COMMUNITY TOGETHER

the Ohio National Guard.

The city vowed to never allow another disaster of this ARTICLE JENNIFER LORENZETTI

magnitude to overcome it again. Citizens raised more than $2 million to fund flood control, and engineers looked at a variety of factors and models, including efforts in place in Europe, to handle flooding of the rivers and saturation of the watershed area. Ultimately the Vonderheide Act, a con-

OVER 100 YEARS LATER, PEOPLE IN DAYTON

servancy law, was passed, to allow the local government to

STILL TALK ABOUT THE 1913 FLOOD. The greatest

define districts for flood control.

natural disaster in Ohio history resulted from a flood of the Great Miami River, reaching the city after a series

No flood of the magnitude of the 1913 flood has hit Dayton since.

of winter rainstorms. The rains created a volume of water in the river channel over the three days of the storm that has been estimated as equal to that of the monthly flow over Niagara Falls.

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When it came to picking a date for the book to be released, Nawroth decided to go with one that had personal significance to him. His father passed away on June 8, 2011; so every June 8, he tries to honor his dad by doing something fun, interesting, or new.

In 2020, that meant releasing his first book. The reception was positive. “It had a pretty good release, for a first book from an unknown author,” Nawroth said.

A puppy whom Nawroth and his wife got in 2020 helped inspire ONE DAY AT WORK A FEW YEARS AGO, NICHOLAS NAWROTH

his second book; and for his third book, he decided to tell the story

DREW A DOODLE THAT LOOKED LIKE HIS DOG, MOLLY PAWS.

of Gracie, a dog of Nawroth’s who ended up losing her ability to see,

That doodle ended up being the spark that would launch his chil-

but didn’t let her vision loss stop her from living.

dren’s book series, Papa & Paws. Since then Nawroth has written

Now he’s ready for the next story. “I have developed an initial sto-

and self-published three books aimed at children ages 2-5, based on

ryline for book four, but I’m still thinking about that and how I want to

the dogs in his life.

do it,” Nawroth said. “I may change it quite a bit, because it’s getting

Since Nawroth was a kid, he’s had a passion for putting stories and illustrations together; but it took Molly Paws (along with the rest of

to be a big family. So maybe these are cousins or next door neighbor dogs or something.”

the Paws family) to turn that passion into books. When Nawroth was

Even after that book is done, Nawroth said that his canines have

9 years old, he made his first comic book, starring his dog Woody.

already provided inspiration for many more stories. “I’ve got a list

Comics became a passion for Nawroth; and when it was time to pick

probably as long as my arm. I could retire tomorrow from my day

a career, comic book writing was a natural choice.

job, and I’d have enough work just on these books to last me a

So Nawroth enrolled at The Joe Kubert School of Cartoon and Graphic Art in Dover, New Jersey. He soon decided that the school

lifetime, I think.”

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(and New Jersey) weren’t quite for him, so he returned to Dayton and got a degree in graphic design from Sinclair College. He channeled many of the same skills that he had crafted as a kid with a passion for comics into a successful career in graphic design; but when he sketched that drawing of Molly Paws, The Everyday Adventures of Papa & Paws was born.

The inspiration for the name came from

“I liked the idea of being in control of the story and telling the story that I thought was important to tell, in a way that was meaningful.”

his everyday interactions with Molly. “I’d take her on car rides,” Nawroth said. “I’d take her to get pizza and run errands and get gas, things like that. I started calling them “Papa Paws Adventures.”

The books teach kids a virtue, such as patience or sharing. In the first book, Molly has to have patience waiting for her treat, while her parents make dinner. Nawroth himself stars as Papa Paws, with his wife, Ellen, as Mama Paws. Ellen Nawroth edited the book. She also took the layout and helped him craft the story and the text to be age appropriate, a practice that she’s continued for the subsequent books.

Nawroth then had to figure out how he wanted to publish the book. He chose self-publishing, because it allowed him to be able to control the process. “I liked the idea of being in control of the story and telling the story that I thought was important to tell, in a way that was meaningful,” Nawroth said.

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“I’ve got a list probably as long as my arm. I could retire tomorrow from my day job, and I’d have enough work just on these books to last me a lifetime, I think.”

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TA I L S OF HOPE

FINDING THE RIGHT HOME FOR THE RIGHT DOG

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ARTICLE JENNIFER LORENZETTI PHOTOGRAPHY DANIEL LORENZETTI, CUCUMBER KEY PHOTOGRAPHY

THERE’S A SPECIAL PLACE IN HEAVEN FOR THOSE

dog). The area is truly more of a “B&B” for foster dogs

WHO GIVE THEIR TIME TO RESCUE DOGS. This is

than it is a basement, with sinks and cleaning facili-

evident when talking to the volunteers at Tails of Hope,

ties, a finished foster room, and access to the fenced

a nonprofit animal rescue organization that specializes

backyard for play (or potty) time.

in matching the right animal with the right forever home.

The facilities, plus the experience of Nemitz and

Founded in 2010, Tails of Hope receives dogs from var-

Andres, make them ideal foster parents to help all sorts

ious sources, including those rescued from kill shelters

of dogs and puppies transition into their new lives. Take,

or unfit homes. They then turn to their network of foster

for example, a recent case of animal hoarding. About 150

families, who will host the dog or dogs, help them work

dogs were rescued from a home in which they received

through any medical problems, facilitate a spay or neuter

little human attention and no spay or neuter. One chi-

if the dog is old enough, and ultimately learn the dog’s

huahua pup called Azalea is getting over her fear of

personality, in order to match it with its forever home.

humans while staying at Nemitz Fosters.

An example of this is Trish Nemitz and her hus-

“We usually know very little about the dogs,” said

band Chad Andres, who volunteer under the moniker

Nemitz, who has created a safe, comfortable bed and

Nemitz Fosters. Their commitment is so great that

a small, fenced area for Azalea to run, so she doesn’t

they have turned the basement of their Hamilton

have to deal with too much stimulus. “We go at the dog’s

home into a foster area, where the dogs have ample

pace.” In Azalea’s case, this means slowly learning that

room to cluster together (as litters of puppies do) or

a hand reached out to her might be holding a treat or

to be isolated (as in the case of a shy or traumatized

delivering affection.

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TAILS OF HOPE (CONTINUED)

Meanwhile, in the “foster room,” the playpen is a

Tails of Hope regularly hosts Saturday morning

riotous tumble of three puppies. With tiny barks and

adoption events at the Colerain Ave. PetSmart, just

curious faces, they happily touch noses with a Nemitz

north of Cincinnati. A recent morning’s event saw 19

Fosters alumnus, this writer’s 4-year-old Jack Russell

adoptions take place, many of which are chronicled

mix—that is, until the older dog gives a warning

on the organization’s Facebook page, with humans

growl that the youngsters are becoming too much.

and (most) dogs wreathed in smiles.

“Puppies have no sense of boundaries,” Nemitz said

As a nonprofit, Tails of Hope welcomes help from all

with a smile, leading us out into a spacious backyard

comers. One doesn’t have to have foster care rooms,

where many fosters have run and played.

like Nemitz and Andres, in order to give a temporary

Tails of Hope goes through a rigorous process

home to a dog awaiting adoption. And, for those who

of matching each dog with its new home, in the

can’t foster, Tails of Hope maintains an Amazon wish

hopes that the match is a good one. A big dog

list of items that the foster families need.

who needs room to run won’t go to a family in a

Of course, it is worth a visit to the page, to see the

small apartment; a tiny dog may not be a match

adoption portfolios of the adorable puppies and adult

for a family that has several other pets. The appli-

dogs. Maybe one wagging tail is destined to bring

cation process seems extensive, until you realize

happiness into your home. It did to ours.

that this match is intended to last a lifetime.

To learn more: www.facebook.com/TailsofHope

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animal assIsted therapy and kids LEARN HOW THE UNCONDITIONAL LOVE OF PETS CAN HELP KIDS DEAL WITH ANXIETY AND DEPRESSION

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SOCIALLY AND ECONOMICALLY. We found ourselves missing the daily human interactions from work, community events, holidays, sports teams, and more. To cope with this loss of contact, Americans started looking for replacements during this unprecedented time. In fact, a record numbers of pets were adopted in 2020.

Dr. Nick Davis is a South Dayton-based board certified family medicine physician with more than 15 years of experience practicing medicine. He understands the dynamic that we experienced in 2020 better than most.

As the owner of a concierge medicine practice, Dr. Davis cares for patients in the entire spectrum of family medicine. Some of his patients include families spanning three generations, from adolescents to seniors.

Over the course of the last year, he has seen an increase in anxiety across all ages, but he really focused on ways to help adolescents cope with anxiety and depression.

Some of the ways in which younger kids were struggling centered around school. They were missing their structured school environments, but were not sure what to expect when they returned to in-person education.

Younger children, who can have difficulty verbalizing their fears, showed anxiety through sleeping disorders and

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“Pets offer compan ionsh ip and a sa fe space. Th is u ncond itiona l love and acceptance help reduce an x iety and depression i n ch i ld ren.”

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behavior challenges. Middle schoolers and teenagers lost their social outlets: schools, after school activities and clubs, sports teams, etc.

They questioned how they would fit into their social circles again.

While children can be resilient and adaptable, Dr. Davis was committed to finding ways for adolescents to live full lives of interaction that could also decrease depression and anxiety. He looked to his own family for inspiration and to his medical studies for validation.

Dr. Davis’ wife works as a veterinary technician, so the family has a love for animals. In addition to three school-age kids, Dr. Davis and his wife have two dogs, three cats, and chickens; and they also foster kittens for Fayette Regional Humane Society, when they are able.

This large family unit keeps them busy, but also impacts their family in unexpected ways.

“I have seen how taking care of pets has changed my children’s views on the world. On their own, they have donated food and pet litter to the shelter, as well as asked for donations (in lieu of gifts) for their birthdays.”

Dr. Davis recalls how the family fostered a pregnant cat in 2020, when many humane society surgical centers were temporarily closed, due to the pandemic. The cat had kittens in the basement of their home, but the experience was anything but ordinary. “My children went from the pure excitement of expecting the kittens to arrive to watching most of them be adopted by other families; but they also experienced the heartbreak of losing some kittens shortly after birth, due to unexpected complications. It was a real learning journey for them.”

One area that medicine is exploring in more detail is how the relationship between pets and owners can help reduce stress and anxiety, particularly in kids. “More medical literature and studies are being done on the human-animal bond,” said Dr. Davis.

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According to an article in Pediatric Nursing,a variety of goals may be incorporated into animal assisted therapy (AAT), focusing on physical, mental, educational, or motivational objectives.

“Mental health goals may range from increasing verbal interactions among group members, increasing attention skills, developing recreation skills, and increasing self-esteem to reducing anxiety and loneliness in a child” (“The Role and Impact of Animals with Pediatric Patients.” Pediatric Nursing March-April 2015, English ed.: 67. Print).

“Concierge medicine affords me the opportunity to deepen relationships with families, to better help recognize and provide individualized treatment plans,” said Dr. Davis. “If there is a sense that a child is struggling with anxiety or depression, I can meet with the family and formulate a game plan that may include medicines, routines, and other ways that the child can feel a sense of accomplishment and ownership.”

He will often ask the family if they have considered the possibility of pet ownership. “Pets offer companionship and a safe space,” explained Dr. Davis. “This unconditional love and acceptance help reduce anxiety and depression in children; but pets also give kids the opportunity to feel a sense of duty and responsibility.”

If you are considering AAT for your family, it is best to consult with a doctor, to ensure that you are managing all aspects of anxiety, depression, and treatments. For more information, contact Nick Davis, MD, and Associates at (937) 530-3622.

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HEALTHY LIFESTYLE

ARTICLE JENNIFER ANDERSON MSPH RDN

5 H E A LTH Y LU N C H E S & S N AC K S FOR KIDS

TEACHING YOUR KIDS TO EAT WELL

AS PARENTS, ONE OF OUR BIGGEST PRIORITIES IS ENSURING THAT OUR KIDS ARE GETTING THE NUTRIENTS THEY NEED. But getting them to eat their fruits and vegetables isn’t always easy, especially if your kids are picky eaters like many seem to be.

As a mom of two little boys, I know how stressful it can be to feed your kids. But it’s important to establish healthy eating habits early in their life, so they establish a taste for a variety of nutritious foods.

Let’s talk about the benefits of introducing healthy food to your kids at an early age. Read on to find helpful information about feeding picky eaters, plus some healthy lunch and snack recipes for kids.

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4 B E N E F I T S O F H E A LT H Y LU N C H E S A N D S N A C K S F O R K I D S TO E AT NUTRITION IS ESSENTIAL TO KIDS’ DEVELOPMENT My first child fell off the growth chart, and I learned how much effort can go into feeding a child. Kids develop quickly in the first few years of life, so incorporating a variety of nutritious foods is essential to their growth and development.

BALANCED NUTRITION LEADS TO HEALTHY KIDS Feeding your child a variety of foods is the key to getting them many different types of nutrients. Each food and group of food helps your child’s body in a different way. For example, foods high in fat such as avocados, olive oil, nuts and seeds, fatty fish, and more support your child’s brain development.

Eating lots of fruits and vegetables can help your child fight off illnesses. If your child is struggling to eat veggies, don’t worry about feeding them more fruit while they are learning to eat more veggies. For those kids who won’t eat fruits and veggies, keep having them available at meals so that they can learn to like them.

White and brown foods such as cauliflower and whole grains have plant compounds as well. All the colors count!

HEALTHY EATING AS CHILDREN EQUALS HEALTHY EATING AS ADULTS When little kids learn to eat fruits and vegetables at an early age, they are more likely to continue eating healthy foods as adults. So many of our tastes and eating patterns begin in childhood.

COLORFUL FOOD PROVIDES ESSENTIAL NUTRIENTS Different plant compounds have colors that give food their colors. For example, beta carotene is a plant compound that makes carrots orange.

Each plant compound does something different in your body, which is why eating lots of different colors helps keep our bodies healthy.

Sometimes people think of red, orange, yellow, green, blue, and purple as the only “colorful” foods. White and brown foods such as cauliflower and whole grains have plant compounds as well. All the colors count!

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3 T I P S F O R G E T T I N G YO U R K I D S TO E AT H E A LT H Y F O O D S MAKE SNACKS AND MEALTIME FUN We all know that kids like to play and have fun, so why not make food fun? Whether you’re turning broccoli into a microphone at dinner, or playing tic-tac-toe with edible carrot sticks, kids get into it.

They also love trying new utensils, helping prepare food, and using new kitchen tools. The more fun they have, the more they are willing to try new things and eat more foods.

Kids, especially kids who may be picky or selective, often like a little bit of novelty. There are lots of ways to add a little bit of novelty without spending a lot of time.

My top recommendation is toothpicks. I call it “toothpick magic.”

Whenever your child is ready to use toothpicks, try it with any food that they are hesitant to eat and see what happens. It’s hard for kids and adults to resist eating food off a toothpick.

We also love silicone muffin cups, mini cookie cutters, food picks and fun silverware.

I also love our stainless steel lunch boxes. If you’re trying to decide which one is best for you, I wrote a surprisingly honest review of the 16 most popular stainless steel lunch boxes on the Kids Eat in Color blog.

DON’T GIVE UP Parents often assume that if a child doesn’t eat a food the first or second time it’s served, the child doesn’t like the food. Teaching kids to eat a variety of foods is a long game. Many children may need to see or taste a food 10 or 20 times before they are willing to eat it.

Especially selective kids may need hundreds of exposures before they learn to like a new food. What’s important is that as parents, we don’t give up. A child will never learn to eat a food that isn’t on the table.

If you’re struggling with a picky eater, I highly recommend the Kids Eat in Color® free picky eater guide (at KidsEatInColor.com) that walks parents through how to help a picky child eat more foods.

FORCING HEALTHY FOODS ON KIDS OFTEN BACKFIRES Another assumption is that we have to make kids eat healthy foods.

Often, making a child eat food or eat a certain amount of food backfires.

It may backfire in the short run by making a child more selective and less likely to eat the foods you want them to eat. It can also backfire in the long run and make it hard for a child to tell when they are hungry or full.

If you’ve ever felt a compulsion to finish your plate even after you feel full, that may come from your previous experiences of having to finish your plate.

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Kids, especially kids who may be picky or selective, often like a little bit of novelty.

MIDNIGHT MEDITERRANEAN P A S TA Affordable Flavors

Meal Plan

Yield: 4-6 servings Prep time: 15 minutes Cook time: 30-40 minutes INGREDIENTS

+ 8 ounces whole wheat (or regular) linguine + 3 tablespoons oil + 4 cloves garlic, chopped + 1 cup canned tomato, chopped + 1 (15 ounce) can of chickpeas, drained + 1 teaspoon dried oregano

LU N C H A N D S N A C K R E C I P E S F R O M

+ Salt to taste + ½ teaspoon black pepper

K I D S E AT I N C O LO R M E A L P L A N S

+ ½ teaspoon garlic powder + ½ teaspoon paprika + 3-½ cups fresh spinach METHOD

1. In medium-sized pot, bring water to boil. Cook whole wheat linguine according to instructions.

2. In large pan, heat up oil. Once heated, add chopped

D AT E B A L L S Prep Time: 15 minutes

Real Easy Weekdays

garlic. Cook until lightly browned.

Meal Plan

3. Add tomato, chickpeas, oregano, salt, black pepper, garlic powder, and paprika. Bring to simmer.

INGREDIENTS

4. Add spinach and cook until wilted.

+ 3⁄4 cup / 180 mL sunflower seed butter

5. Strain linguine and add to pan; stir well to incorporate.

+ 1⁄4 cup / 60 mL pumpkin seeds (called pepitas)

6. Remove from heat and enjoy!

+ 1 and 1⁄3 cup / 220 g pitted dates + 1 teaspoon / 5 mL vanilla + 4 Tablespoons / 60 mL cocoa or cacao powder 1⁄8

G R E E K YO G U R T RANCH DIP This goes great with raw veggies like celery, carrots, broccoli, snap peas, cauliflower, or any veggie your kids might like raw. It also goes

Real Easy

Weekdays Meal Plan

great with whole-grain crackers and pita chips!

teaspoon / 1.25 mL salt + Hemp or chia seeds, optional METHOD 1. Put all ingredients in a food processor (not a blender).

2. Process until smooth (longer than you think).

3. Roll into balls.

4. Roll in hemp seeds or chia seeds if desired.

INGREDIENTS + ½ cup full-fat Greek yogurt + ½ to 1 Tablespoon of Trader Joe’s Onion Salt (alternatives include Ranch dressing mix, onion salt, or a combination of onion powder and garlic powder) METHOD

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1. Mix Greek yogurt with seasoning. Serve.

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HEALTHY LIFESTYLE (CONTINUED) METHOD 1. Preheat oven to 425 degrees Fahrenheit. Rinse and then slice sweet potatoes into fry shapes. Toss sweet potato fries in oil in

PA N - F R I E D TU N A P AT T I E S W I T H B A K E D S W E E T P O TAT O F R I E S Yield: 8 servings

Affordable

Prep Time: 10 minutes

2. Lay fries on baking sheet and sprinkle with salt and pepper.

3. Roast fries in oven for 25 minutes.

4. While fries cook, in separate medium size bowl, mix all tuna patty ingredients except for butter and oil. Add salt and pepper to taste.

5. Form 1 inch thick patties from tuna mixture. In a large skillet,

Flavors

Cook Time: 20-25 minutes

large bowl.

add butter and oil on medium heat.

Meal Plan

6. Add 3-4 patties to pan at a time. Fry patties until golden

INGREDIENTS

brown on both sides, about 3-5 minutes each side.

For Tuna Patties:

7. Sweet potato fries are done when slightly crispy and fork

+ 2 (12 ounce) cans of tuna (drained)

tender. Enjoy by themselves or with ketchup.

+ ½ onion, finely chopped + ¼ cup celery, diced + 1 cup flour, (or sub with breadcrumbs)

GREEN STR AWB E R RY SMOOTHIE

+ 3 eggs, beaten + 1 tablespoon garlic powder + Salt and pepper + 2 tablespoons butter + 4 tablespoons oil

Prep time: 10 minutes

Real Easy

Cook time: 0 minutes

Weekdays

+ 3 large sweet potatoes

Yield: two 10-oz smoothies

Meal Plan

+ 2-3 tablespoons oil

INGREDIENTS

+ Salt and pepper

+ 2 cups / 235 mL baby spinach, packed

+ Ketchup for serving

+ 1 ripe banana

For Baked Sweet Potato Fries:

+ 1⁄2 cup / 120 mL frozen blueberries + 1⁄2 cup / 120 mL frozen strawberries + 1 cup / 235 mL full-fat milk of choice + 1 Tbs. / 15 mL hemp hearts, optional + 2 Tbs. / 30 mL nut/seed butter of choice Sprinkles, optional METHOD 1. In a blender or food processor, combine all ingredients. Process until smooth.

2. Transfer smoothie to two glasses. Top with sprinkles, if desired.

DAIRY-FREE: Use alternative milk and ensure sprinkles are dairy-free.

S TA R T H E A LT H Y H A B I T S E A R LY The key takeaway here is to introduce healthy foods to your child at an early age. Be patient with your pickiest of eaters, and re-introduce a food several times. Stick with it; their longterm health habits depend on it!

Children tend to mimic adults, so try to be a good example and eat the foods you want them to eat. Your health will benefit too!

Try to make snacks and mealtime fun for your kids so they will want to participate and develop a healthy relationship with food.

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