by Deborah Hanyon, MPH, RDN, ACE-CHC | May 22, 2021 | Homeschooling and Lifeschooling
Does your child hate school? Mine does. Part of the reason for this is that he has a rough time with the writing process. He also has had an extremely difficult time learning his math facts, and spelling is a nightmare. We have tried so many things! Some have worked,...
by Jennifer Elias | May 19, 2021 | Cooking Tips, Nutrition and Health
While kids want great taste, you want to give them the vitamins, minerals and fiber their growing bodies need. Serve watermelon and you can both be happy. Have some fun, and enjoy the “healthiest snack ever.” This is a juicy, fun way to take your vitamins!...
by Jennifer Elias | May 5, 2021 | Nutrition and Health
Need tips for eating right? Do you feel that you are at your ideal weight, or are you striving to reach your weight goal? Is it simply a matter of burning more calories than you take in? The answer, I suggest, is no! Overall body health improvement as well as weight...
by Jennifer Elias | Apr 28, 2021 | Nutrition and Health
Many of us make health-related resolutions, such as to lose weight, stop smoking or join the neighborhood health club. While it is common to set high goals, experts say that setting smaller goals could do more for our health. Take small steps to improve your health...
by Jennifer Elias | Apr 20, 2021 | Nutrition and Health
We all know by now that we should be eating at least five servings of fruits and vegetables each day. But knowing and doing are two different things, aren’t they? Sometimes it is just not easy to get them all in there. We are constantly tempted to fill up on...
by Deborah Hanyon, MPH, RDN, ACE-CHC | Apr 4, 2021 | Education Materials, Homeschooling and Lifeschooling, Homeschooling High School
High School Graduation Tips for Homeschoolers Some of you have asked for High School Graduation Tips and how to know that you are meeting the requirements for your state. Since my son is in 9th grade this year, and since I know it is a big deal that he gets a true...
by Deborah Hanyon, MPH, RDN, ACE-CHC | Mar 30, 2021 | Nutrition and Health
5 Reasons Why You Should Eat More Fish Traditionally I have not been a big fish eater. This is partly because my mom didn’t serve it much when I was growing up. Thus, I never really learned how to cook it. Not only that but I didn’t even taste much fish...
by Deborah Hanyon, MPH, RDN, ACE-CHC | Mar 26, 2021 | Education Materials, Homeschooling and Lifeschooling
(Disclaimer: I received a FREE copy of this product through the HOMESCHOOL REVIEW CREW in exchange for my honest review. I was not required to write a positive review nor was I compensated in any other way). My son, who is 14, is on the autism spectrum. As a result,...
by Deborah Hanyon, MPH, RDN, ACE-CHC | Mar 19, 2021 | Education Materials, Homeschooling and Lifeschooling
4 Ways to Involve Kids with Disabilities in the Arts (Post contains affiliate links). Children who have learning disabilities can become extraordinarily successful individuals (think Walt Disney, for instance); they might just take a different route to get there if...
by Deborah Hanyon, MPH, RDN, ACE-CHC | Mar 5, 2021 | Holidays and Special Events
WHO WAS SAINT PATRICK? As a protestant, I’m ashamed to say that I have never heard about St. Patrick in church. Maybe somewhere he was discussed, however, I don’t remember learning about him in church in the 30+ years I’ve been a Christian. I...
