Three Easy Options for Making a Healthy Lunch
A child’s success, including in school, can be affected by having a healthy lunch. Packing a nutritious meal for your child can benefit them in many ways: Improved Academic [...]
Making Healthy Choices: A Holiday Story
Why do we have New Year’s Resolutions? Could it possibly have something to do with the overindulgence of the Holiday Season? The stress of the holiday season may be [...]
Going Beyond “the Talk”
If you are a parent, you may have thought about how to talk with your teen about healthy relationships and sex. It may not be comfortable or easy to [...]
You Can Be a Mentor
Every kid is one caring adult away from being a success story -Josh Shipp Inyo County Health and Human Services Prevention Department Mentor Program This is your opportunity to [...]
Team Inyo Lunch Box Planning
Ok, can I just say, thank goodness that this week is spring break!!! And if you are in the same boat as me, you are READY for a week off [...]
Time to Start Planning Your Summer
With summer on the horizon, everyone starts thinking about being in with the warmth of the sun. The warmer weather brings on so many opportunities for children and adults to [...]
Put Your Best Fork Forward
March is National Nutrition Month! This year’s National Nutrition Month theme focuses on “eating right for your lifestyle.” The campaign comes with lots of fun handouts and activities for [...]
February is National Children’s Dental Health Month
According to the Centers for Disease Control, dental disease is one of the most common chronic illnesses among children and can lead to academic, physical, and social-emotional problems. Kids [...]
Take A Deep Breath and Eat Balanced
As a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist, I support a healthy eating pattern: a diet of fruits and veggies, whole grains, lean protein, and heart-healthy oils. We can’t eat unlimited quantities [...]
Healthy Choices for a Lifetime of Benefits
A choice is very personal. Choice can represent personality, heritage, geography, and knowledge, and more! Making healthy choices can make an impact on morale, health and lifestyle. As the [...]