Family Nutrition Blog
Our blog ‘Nourishing Thoughts’ keeps families informed on current nutrition news, fun kid-friendly nutrition tips to encourage healthy food, nutrition, and exercise choices, nutrition articles, and interactive tools for parents. Our healthy nutrition blog is for parents, teachers, and everyone who is interested in kids' health and nutrition.
Often, we will have weekly themes about healthy habits. The topic is discussed on Mondays, we follow up with a fun informative infographic that provides key facts about the topic, finishing up on Friday with some great materials and resources to use to bring that topic to home, school or wherever you are working with children to promote healthier habits! Enjoy.
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About Maggie
I am a nurse and a mother of two. I am also the founder of Nourish Interactive. I am very concerned about the health and well being of our children. I started the Nourishing Thoughts Blog so that I could help parents keep up on the latest trends in children’s nutrition and exercise.
I know that much like reading and writing is the foundation for learning, nutrition is the foundation for healthy children. But with so many new studies, products and trends constantly being reported it is hard to keep up. I just want to make it a little easier for parents by doing some of the legwork and providing you with up to date information.
Every month there is some celebration or recognition for foods. This month is no different. I had already talked a little about the importance of dairy but I can't let the month go by without recognizing that it is also National Fruits and Vegetab...
Friday Finds to Nourish Your Day:
It’s Friday and we are happy to share these resources and materials to help you celebrate Father's Day!
Father Day themed activities for kids
Holiday 8 Fathers Day Create A Specia...
Wednesday Nourishing Graphics:
We are happy to share this infographic that further tells the story about the nourishing value of fathers.
Monday’s Nourishing Thought:
Nourish Interactive wishes all the Dad's a special Father's Day!
This Sunday is Father's Day and a time to remember the special fathers in our lives.
My Dad is a special man that helped my mom raised ...
Friday Finds to Nourish Your Day:
Check out these fun summer themed printables.
It’s Friday and we are happy to share these resources and materials to help you promote summer learning to nourish the children in your lives!
It is ...
Wednesday Nourishing Graphics:
We are happy to share this infographic that further tells the story about the nourishing value of summertime learning.
Find more education infographics on e-Learning Infographics
Monday’s Nourishing Thought:
Summer means sunshine, fun and creative ways to keep learning.
It's summer time and school is out. Most children are "on a break" from active learning. But you might be surprised to learn that children ...
Friday Finds to Nourish Your Day:
It’s Friday and we are happy to share these resources and materials to help you promote dairy to nourish the children in your lives!
As part of a national dairy month, we are happy to share with you ...
Wednesday Nourishing Graphics:
We are happy to share this infographic that further tells the story about the nourishing value of dairy.
Happy Dairy Month everyone! June is National Dairy Month. This year is a special year for the National Dairy council because they are celebrating 100 years!
I just want to thank the NDC for all the work they do to improve child nutrition....