Dad Talk Set for Feb. 23
Enjoy Tasty No Bake Treats
Fathers, you can help in building a strong family. Head Start wants to offer support to fathers and families. We have scheduled quarterly talks that will focus on father issues which may also be family issues. Everyone is important in the family so moms are welcome too. Join us on Zoom at 2 p.m. Feb. 23 for a discussion on health. Get the login on ClassTag or from your child’s teacher, family service worker or home visitor
In a bowl, melt 1/4 cup maple syrup (or honey) and 1/4 cup peanut butter in the microwave for about 30 to 45 seconds, until smooth. Add 3/4 cup Honey Nut Cheerios (or another lightly sweetened whole grain cereal) to the bowl and toss to coat. Dollop spoonfuls of the mixture onto a parchment-lined baking sheet. Set aside to harden, about 10 minutes.
Helping Your Kids Eat Heart Healthy Diets February is Heart Health Month and LCCAA Head Start knows that early habits last a lifetime. Experts tell us that a heart healthy diet is low in saturated fat, low in sugar and high in fiber.
Saturated fat contributes to high cholesterol, high blood pressure and heart disease. Consider lower fat dairy products and be sure to cook with lean meats. Serve fish when you can.
kids will eat them!
Fiber naturally helps remove unhealthy cholesterol from the body. Serve more fruits and vegetables and keep them on hand for snacks. Experts recommend five servings What does that mean for you and Sugar affects the body’s metabolism, every day. your kids? contributing to fat storage and Choose whole grains and buy “You want to have food on hand weight gain which can impact heart cereal with at least 3 grams of fiber that’s good for your kids and health. per serving (and little or no added prepare meals that are both tasty and Serve water instead of juice. Juice sugar). Include beans with meals appealing to look at,” said Elizabeth has almost as much sugar as soda. when you can. Wright, a Clinical Dietician at When you do serve juice, dilute it For more tips, visit https://www. Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia. with water and limit portions. Don’t c h o p . e d u / c e n t e r s - p r o g r a m s / “Over time, you’re kids will grow keep sugary cereals or snacks in clinical-nutrition/health-resources to prefer the healthy options.” your home. If you do, you and your
February is Children’s Dental Health Month Smile! February is National Children’s Dental Health Keeping up with daily oral care and visiting the dentist Month (NCDHM) - a great opportunity to promote the at least twice a year for an oral examination and benefits of good oral health. professional cleanings are steps you can take towards Developing good dental health habits, including a happier and healthier mouth! Setting the foundation scheduling regular dental visits, helps children get a for your child earlier in life will set your child up for success in the future. good start on a lifetime of healthy teeth and gums. Children need healthy teeth to help them to chew and For more tips, visit www.mchoralhealth.org. to speak clearly. Baby teeth also make space for adult If you need to connect with a local dentist, contact your teeth. family service worker.
