Posts Tagged ‘kids’
Feeding kids with confidence: Episode 54
Food shaming puts undue stress on parents, especially as kids go back to school. Amy Reed is a pediatric dietitian who teaching parents how to advocate for the needs of their kids. Whether your child is labeled as a “picky eater” or has significant challenges receiving nutrition, parents who aren’t confident in what they feed their kids are susceptible to food shaming and bullying. As a pediatric dietitian, Amy evaluates how well a child is growing and how their nutritional status is helping or hurting their growth.
Read MoreA father & farmer on food bullying & fruitcakes: Episode 17
“When we create anxiety around food because of different arbitrary rules that are put in place by people, especially with younger kids, it makes kids scared about what they eat.” Dad Ben LaCross shares how his daughter was food bullied by a teacher in school. As a Michigan cherry farmer, he takes us through the process of growing, harvesting, and processing cherries – and many of the challenges cherry farmers face.
Read MoreMothers standing in judgment
Remember the first time you heard a comment judging your choice as a mom? Did the claws come out or were you able to turn your head? Mothers don’t just judge each other on how they care for their children—they also judge each other on how they care for their cattle. While I…
Read MoreHow do we address teacher bias? Does marketing now trump critical thinking in the classroom?
Seeds planted by teachers last a lifetime, whether good or bad. Marketing and bias should not trump science and well-rounded debate in the classroom. Teacher bias deserves the same concern as journalistic bias – a student will never be able to turn off their education the way so many of us have silenced the news. A look at the aftermath of a Chipotle video showed by a 7th grade social studies teacher.
Read MoreWordless Wednesday: City Kids with Country Values
Celebrating what’s right with rural America – and sharing those values with kids not on a farm. Michele’s quick pictures from the Boone County 4-H Fair dairy project and highlights of a leasing program that gives firsthand lessons about animal agriculture.
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