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Have fun snacking! \" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Ch2\u003E\nEdible Fine Motor Ideas\u003C\/h2\u003E\nPractice patterns by making\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/showtellshare.blogspot.com\/2012\/01\/fruit-loop-patterns-simple-math-lesson.html\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E Cereal Bracelets\u003C\/a\u003E | Show Tell Share\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nOr, practice pincer grasp with these adorable \u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/artzycreations.com\/easy-jelly-bean-bracelets\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EJelly Bean Bracelets\u003C\/a\u003E\u0026nbsp;| Artzy Creations\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nTurn your child's favorite fruits and veggies into an \u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/www.education.com\/activity\/article\/edible-necklace\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EEdible Necklace\u003C\/a\u003E! Education Website\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nRoll, Poke, Flatten \u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/craftulate.com\/2014\/02\/super-almond-edible-play-dough.html\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EAlmond Edible Playdough\u003C\/a\u003E\u0026nbsp;{and eat it, too!} | Craftulate\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nRead the much loved book, One Fish, Two Fish and set up a \u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/prekandksharing.blogspot.com\/2012\/02\/montessori-inspired-one-fish-two-fish.html\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EMath-Inspired Goldfish Activity Tray\u003C\/a\u003E | PreK \u0026amp; K Sharing\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nMake a\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/www.kindergartenlifestyle.blogspot.com\/2014\/03\/rainbow-on-stick.html\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ERainbow on a Stick\u003C\/a\u003E\u0026nbsp;to eat later! | Kindergarten Lifestyle\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/www.modernparentsmessykids.com\/2014\/03\/learning-explore-food-play.html\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EExplore Jelly Jigglers\u003C\/a\u003E with Cookie Cutters | Moder Parents Messy Kids\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nPractice math concepts such as sorting with \u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/www.mamaslikeme.com\/2015\/01\/marshmallow-snowball-fine-motor-math.html\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EMarshmallows \u003C\/a\u003E| Mamas Like Me\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nMake festive\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/www.schooltimesnippets.com\/2014\/06\/fruit-kabobs-for-kids-yummy-fine-motor.html\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E Fruit Kabobs\u003C\/a\u003E for the 4th of July or set it out for a healthy afternoon snack! | School Time Snippets\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nSet up this clever \u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/lalymom.com\/2013\/11\/snack-hunt-fine-motor-activity-for-kids.html\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ESnack Hunt\u003C\/a\u003E to work on Finger Strength and Pincer Grasp | Lalymom\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nForget store bought, make some\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/www.houseofburkeblog.com\/2015\/06\/taste-safe-kinetic-sand.html\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ETaste-safe \"Kinetic Sand\u003C\/a\u003E\" | House of Burke\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nMy kiddos would LOVE making \u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/inspirationlaboratories.com\/dot-art-with-mms-crispy\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EDot Art with M\u0026amp;M's\u003C\/a\u003E! | Inspirational Laboratories\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nMake snack time educational with these cute \u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/meaningfulmama.com\/2015\/06\/fun-snack-idea-with-printable.html\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EBug Printables \u003C\/a\u003Eusing crackers| Meaningful Mama\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nGet in the kitchen and make some \u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/www.stillplayingschool.com\/2014\/02\/cooking-with-kids-developing-fine-motor.html\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EVeggie Pizza\u003C\/a\u003E-- so many fine motor skills involved in this activity! | Still Playing School\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nWhip up some \u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/www.powerfulmothering.com\/homemade-finger-paint-recipe-with-fine-motor-activity\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EEdible Paint\u003C\/a\u003E and create a picture! | Powerful Mothering\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nAnd then try this painting activity using \u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/lalymom.com\/2014\/04\/easy-edible-paint-kids-using-chocolate.html\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Echocolate\u003C\/a\u003E {YUM!} | Lalymom\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nYour kids will go crazy over this \u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/meaningfulmama.com\/2015\/06\/fun-snack-idea-with-printable.html\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EEdible Stamp Art\u003C\/a\u003E project using edible paint and ice cream cone stampers! | View from the Fridge\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nEat and build with these \u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/artfulparent.com\/2012\/05\/edible-art-grape-toothpick-sculptures.html\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EEdible Sculptures\u003C\/a\u003E using grapes! | The Artful Parent\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nChange up our \u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/www.schooltimesnippets.com\/2014\/06\/shaving-cream-connect-dots-messy.html\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EConnect the Dots Activity\u003C\/a\u003E by using Cool Whip | School Time Snippets\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nTry these 5 creative \u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/parentsavvy.com\/articles-and-blog\/257\/#_a5y_p=1327516\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EEdible Busy Bags \u003C\/a\u003E{my favorite is Gold-Fishing} | Parent Savvy\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nGive your young toddler something to do by creating an \u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/handsonaswegrow.com\/baby-rattle-fine-motor-activity-babies\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EEdible Sensory Bottle\u003C\/a\u003E | Hands On As We Grow\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nRemember fine motor skills do not require fancy tools or foods! There are so many fine motor skills opportunities everyday.... like \u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/www.stirthewonder.com\/everyday-fine-motor-activities-fine-motor-friday\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Epeeling an orange\u003C\/a\u003E! | Stir the Wonder\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Ch4\u003E\nMore Fine Motor Activities:\u003C\/h4\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Cul\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cspan id=\"docs-internal-guid-a973bfd7-0988-f8e8-e91d-310b0f54dc33\"\u003E\u003Cdiv dir=\"ltr\" style=\"line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;\"\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/www.powerfulmothering.com\/10-ready-to-use-items-for-busy-bags\/\" style=\"text-decoration: none;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #1155cc; font-family: \u0026quot;arial\u0026quot;; font-size: 14.6666666666667px; text-decoration: underline; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;\"\u003E10 Ready to Use Items for Busy Bags\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;arial\u0026quot;; font-size: 14.6666666666667px; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;\"\u003E from Powerful Mothering\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cdiv dir=\"ltr\" style=\"line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;\"\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/www.stirthewonder.com\/play-dough-sensory-mud\/\" style=\"text-decoration: none;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #1155cc; font-family: \u0026quot;arial\u0026quot;; font-size: 14.6666666666667px; text-decoration: underline; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;\"\u003EPlay Dough Sensory Mud\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;arial\u0026quot;; font-size: 14.6666666666667px; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;\"\u003E from Stir the Wonder\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003C\/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cdiv dir=\"ltr\" style=\"line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;\"\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/lalymom.com\/2015\/06\/lego-build-ideas-lego-emotions-station.html\" style=\"line-height: 1.38; 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text-align: left;\"\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\n\u003Cb\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;verdana\u0026quot; , sans-serif;\"\u003ELearn and play with food? \u0026nbsp;I'm in!\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\n\u003Cb\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;verdana\u0026quot; , sans-serif;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\n\u003Cb\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;verdana\u0026quot; , sans-serif;\"\u003EWe love learning and exploring with food over here, and it's always an added bonus when you get to eat it afterwards! \u0026nbsp;The other day we made some patriotic\u0026nbsp;fruit kabobs with a festive flair for the upcoming 4th of July holiday. \u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-Z8DhATgCoCo\/WyW_q3WF5RI\/AAAAAAAAO0U\/nTSOYA-2CxIz6vmX5Pa-s9Vo8_f1-1CiACLcBGAs\/s1600\/patriotic%2Bfruit%2Bkabobs%2Bkids%2Bsnack.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"patriotic fruit kabobs kids snack\" border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"500\" data-original-width=\"707\" src=\"https:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-Z8DhATgCoCo\/WyW_q3WF5RI\/AAAAAAAAO0U\/nTSOYA-2CxIz6vmX5Pa-s9Vo8_f1-1CiACLcBGAs\/s1600\/patriotic%2Bfruit%2Bkabobs%2Bkids%2Bsnack.jpg\" title=\"Make these fun and festive patriotic fruit kabobs with the kids this 4th of July!  Psst... this snack idea is a great way to work on various learning skills, too!! \" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\n\u003Cb\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\n\u003Cb\u003EMake your own Red, \"White,\" and Blue fruit kabobs for a healthy 4th of July snack...\u0026nbsp; and a sneaky way to add in some fine motor practice!\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Ch2\u003E\n4th of July Snack\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/h2\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\nSupplies:\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n{affiliate links provided for your convenience!}\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Cul\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003E\u003Ca amzn-ps-bm-asin=\"B005D6GCSA\" class=\"amzn_ps_bm_tl\" data-amzn-link-id=\"569bcc9a34099d57cb7609e497c6cd45\" data-amzn-ps-bm-keyword=\"skewers\" href=\"http:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Farberware-Bamboo-Skewers-12-Inch-Natural\/dp\/B005D6GCSA\/ref=as_li_bk_tl\/?tag=schotimesni08-20\u0026amp;linkId=569bcc9a34099d57cb7609e497c6cd45\u0026amp;linkCode=ktl\" id=\"amznPsBmLink_3370372\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Eskewers\u003C\/a\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"\" border=\"0\" height=\"0\" id=\"amznPsBmPixel_3370372\" src=\"https:\/\/ir-na.amazon-adsystem.com\/e\/ir?source=bk\u0026amp;t=schotimesni08-20\u0026amp;bm-id=default\u0026amp;l=ktl\u0026amp;linkId=569bcc9a34099d57cb7609e497c6cd45\u0026amp;_cb=1529199920931\" style=\"border: none !important; height: 0px !important; margin: 0px !important; padding: 0px !important; width: 0px !important;\" width=\"0\" \/\u003E\u003C\/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003Efruit - any fruit that is red, \"white\" and blue\u003C\/li\u003E\n\u003C\/ul\u003E\n\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\nI prepped this activity during quiet time-- washed, cut, and separated our red, \"white,\" and blue fruit: \u003Cb\u003Estrawberries, bananas, and blueberries. \u003C\/b\u003E\u0026nbsp;My son didn't hesitate to let me know that bananas were not white! Ha. \u0026nbsp;Close enough, buddy. \u0026nbsp;Close enough!\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nI placed them in a three part serving tray to keep them separate and provided skewers with curly ribbons on the end and our\u003Cb\u003E kabob \"station\" \u003C\/b\u003Ewas all set.\u0026nbsp; The curly ribbon is totally an optional extra; I just liked the added 4th of July flair : )\u0026nbsp; Reminds me of sparklers!\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-vHpWunNFmu8\/WyXAKUz7z4I\/AAAAAAAAO0c\/J3_b9YQFRfgecAX7OFNr04RdXd3ncRpNQCLcBGAs\/s1600\/4th%2Bof%2Bjuly%2Bhealthy%2Bsnack%2Bidea.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"4th of july healthy snack idea\" border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"501\" data-original-width=\"572\" src=\"https:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-vHpWunNFmu8\/WyXAKUz7z4I\/AAAAAAAAO0c\/J3_b9YQFRfgecAX7OFNr04RdXd3ncRpNQCLcBGAs\/s1600\/4th%2Bof%2Bjuly%2Bhealthy%2Bsnack%2Bidea.jpg\" title=\"4th of july healthy snack idea\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Ch2\u003E\nHow to Make Fruit Kabobs\u003C\/h2\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nThe idea is to create a healthy snack that the kids get to be involved in, too!\u0026nbsp; You could certainly make these without the kids involved.\u0026nbsp; But just think of all the learning concepts you are sneaking in to have them make these patriotic fruit kabobs themeselves-- fine motor skills, patterning, etc!\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nAllow your child to make his\/her own patriotic fruit kabob with the strawberries, banana, and blueberries by threading each piece of fruit onto the skewer.\u0026nbsp; Gently push the fruit onto the tip of the skewer and slide the piece of fruit all the way down.\u0026nbsp; Continue until the skewer is filled with fruit.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nEncourage your older ones to make a pattern!\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nOther optional fruits to add to these kabobs are raspberries or watermelon.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nIn addition to or in place of, you could use angel food cake for \"white.\"\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nThough they aren't really blue, blackberries may work too!\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-qA6q_80Wfd0\/WyXAwxEd0EI\/AAAAAAAAO0k\/12Jy6px073Y3TwNTYJQ52IfzUQoqHWasQCLcBGAs\/s1600\/4th%2Bof%2Bjuly%2Bsnack%2Bidea%2B-%2Bfruit%2Bkabobs.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"4th of july snack idea - fruit kabobs\" border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"800\" data-original-width=\"495\" src=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-qA6q_80Wfd0\/WyXAwxEd0EI\/AAAAAAAAO0k\/12Jy6px073Y3TwNTYJQ52IfzUQoqHWasQCLcBGAs\/s1600\/4th%2Bof%2Bjuly%2Bsnack%2Bidea%2B-%2Bfruit%2Bkabobs.jpg\" title=\"4th of july snack idea - fruit kabobs\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\nBig brother loved making these patriotic fruit kabobs for the 4th of July!\u0026nbsp; However, they can be made and enjoyed as a healthy snack all year round : )\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\nEnjoy sneaking in some learning skills by making these festive\u0026nbsp;\u003Cb\u003Efruit kabobs\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/b\u003Efor the upcoming\u0026nbsp;\u003Cb\u003E4th of July\u003C\/b\u003E\u0026nbsp;holiday. \u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-jtbhDRzkzXs\/U6tten4FvVI\/AAAAAAAAHiY\/p9EFws05Y4w\/s1600\/Fine+Motor+Activities+for+Kids.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"179\" src=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-jtbhDRzkzXs\/U6tten4FvVI\/AAAAAAAAHiY\/p9EFws05Y4w\/s1600\/Fine+Motor+Activities+for+Kids.jpg\" width=\"200\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Ch4\u003E\n\u003C\/h4\u003E\n\u003Ch2\u003E\nMore Fine Motor Activities:\u003C\/h2\u003E\n\u003Cdiv dir=\"ltr\" style=\"line-height: 1.15; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;\"\u003E\n\u003Ch3\u003E\n\u003Cul\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/www.stillplayingschool.com\/2014\/06\/bee-fine-motor-activity-kids.html\" style=\"font-family: inherit; line-height: 1.15; text-decoration: none;\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #1155cc; text-decoration: underline; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;\"\u003EHoney Transfer: \u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"background-color: white; color: #1155cc; text-decoration: underline; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;\"\u003EA Fine Motor Water Activity\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"background-color: white; color: #141823; font-family: inherit; line-height: 1.15; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;\"\u003E from Still Playing School\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/li\u003E\n\u003C\/ul\u003E\n\u003Cul\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/www.powerfulmothering.com\/busy-bags-for-fine-motor-activities\/\" style=\"font-family: inherit; line-height: 1.15; text-decoration: none;\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"background-color: white; color: #1155cc; text-decoration: underline; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;\"\u003EBusy Bags for Fine Motor Activities\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"background-color: white; color: #141823; font-family: inherit; line-height: 1.15; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;\"\u003E from Powerful Mothering\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/li\u003E\n\u003C\/ul\u003E\n\u003Cul\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/craftulate.com\/2014\/06\/learning-to-use-scissors.html\" style=\"font-family: inherit; line-height: 1.15; text-decoration: none;\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #1155cc; text-decoration: underline; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;\"\u003ELearning to Use Scissors\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: inherit; line-height: 1.15; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;\"\u003E from Craftulate\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/li\u003E\n\u003C\/ul\u003E\n\u003Cul\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/lalymom.com\/?p=1533\" style=\"font-family: inherit; text-decoration: none;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #1155cc; text-decoration: underline; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;\"\u003ESimple Activity for Learning Colors for Toddlers\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: inherit; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;\"\u003E from Lalymom\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/li\u003E\n\u003C\/ul\u003E\n\u003Cul\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/wp.me\/p3jK33-1Tr\" style=\"font-family: inherit; text-decoration: none;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #1155cc; text-decoration: underline; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;\"\u003EDinosaur Excavation Activity For Fine Motor Skills\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: inherit; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;\"\u003E From Little Bins For Little Hands\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/li\u003E\n\u003C\/ul\u003E\n\u003C\/h3\u003E\n\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/www.schooltimesnippets.com\/p\/99-fine-motor-activities.html\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"99 fine motor ideas for ages 1 to 5\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-12927\" height=\"182\" src=\"https:\/\/www.powerfulmothering.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/10\/99-fine-motor-ideas-for-ages-1-to-5.jpg\" title=\"99 fine motor ideas for ages 1 to 5 Book now available to purchase!\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Ch3\u003E\nThe 4th of July holiday is coming up fast; here's a few more festive activities \u0026nbsp;you'll love:\u003C\/h3\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Ch4\u003E\n\u003Cul\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/www.schooltimesnippets.com\/2013\/06\/4th-of-july-noise-maker.html\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E4th of July Noisemaker\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/li\u003E\n\u003C\/ul\u003E\n\u003Cul\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/www.schooltimesnippets.com\/2012\/07\/storytime-craft-4th-of-july.html\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E2 simple Fourth of July Crafts\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/li\u003E\n\u003C\/ul\u003E\n\u003Cul\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/www.schooltimesnippets.com\/2014\/05\/salt-and-glue-fireworks-fine-motor-art.html\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ESalt and Glue Fireworks Craft\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/li\u003E\n\u003C\/ul\u003E\n\u003Cul\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/www.schooltimesnippets.com\/2016\/06\/paper-tube-american-flag-kids-craft.html\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EPaper Tube American Flag Craft\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/li\u003E\n\u003C\/ul\u003E\n\u003Cul\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/www.schooltimesnippets.com\/2014\/06\/fruit-kabobs-for-kids-yummy-fine-motor.html\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ERed, White, and Blue Fruit Kabobs\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/li\u003E\n\u003C\/ul\u003E\n\u003C\/h4\u003E\n"},"link":[{"rel":"edit","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/4879455903794404408\/posts\/default\/7949211078452443044"},{"rel":"self","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/4879455903794404408\/posts\/default\/7949211078452443044"},{"rel":"alternate","type":"text/html","href":"https:\/\/www.schooltimesnippets.com\/2014\/06\/fruit-kabobs-for-kids-yummy-fine-motor.html","title":"Patriotic Fruit Kabobs | 4th of July Snack for Kids"}],"author":[{"name":{"$t":"Kristina"},"uri":{"$t":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/profile\/10981556809008823987"},"email":{"$t":"noreply@blogger.com"},"gd$image":{"rel":"http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail","width":"32","height":"32","src":"http:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-kDLCmXZF6lA\/UuM9FSj4YBI\/AAAAAAAAF_w\/3t1i95_Cfhk\/s1600\/*"}}],"media$thumbnail":{"xmlns$media":"http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/","url":"https:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-Z8DhATgCoCo\/WyW_q3WF5RI\/AAAAAAAAO0U\/nTSOYA-2CxIz6vmX5Pa-s9Vo8_f1-1CiACLcBGAs\/s72-c\/patriotic%2Bfruit%2Bkabobs%2Bkids%2Bsnack.jpg","height":"72","width":"72"}},{"id":{"$t":"tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4879455903794404408.post-9205943593973204128"},"published":{"$t":"2013-08-15T15:17:00.002-04:00"},"updated":{"$t":"2014-01-02T01:07:47.589-05:00"},"category":[{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"nutrition"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Parenting"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Reviews"}],"title":{"type":"text","$t":"Family Hope Center: Understanding Child Brain Development {Review}"},"content":{"type":"html","$t":"In a society where the focus is on one's disability through some sort of label such as \u003Ci\u003EADHD\u003C\/i\u003E, \u003Ci\u003EAutism\u003C\/i\u003E, \u003Ci\u003EDown Syndrome\u003C\/i\u003E, \u003Ci\u003EDyslexic\u003C\/i\u003E, \u003Ci\u003EVegetable\u003C\/i\u003E, etc., it was very refreshing to be introduced to \u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/www.familyhopecenter.org\/\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EThe Family Hope Center\u003C\/a\u003E; a center dedicated to help children (and adults) become well by restoring brain function. \u0026nbsp;The Family Hope Center focuses on ability; focusing treatment to the needs of the child-- comparing where he\/she is vs. where he\/she should be.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/s1202.photobucket.com\/user\/TOSCrew2011\/media\/2013TOSCrew\/FamilyHopeCenter\/182266_202676429747109_4948289_n_zpsa1ed36ca.jpg.html\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\" photo 182266_202676429747109_4948289_n_zpsa1ed36ca.jpg\" border=\"0\" height=\"200\" src=\"http:\/\/i1202.photobucket.com\/albums\/bb374\/TOSCrew2011\/2013TOSCrew\/FamilyHopeCenter\/182266_202676429747109_4948289_n_zpsa1ed36ca.jpg\" width=\"175\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\nWith an undergrad degree in Audiology and Speech Sciences, I had some knowledge of brain function but the \u0026nbsp;DVD, \"\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/www.excellenceinwriting.com\/CBD-D\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EUnderstanding Child Brain Development\u003C\/a\u003E\" took my understanding to a whole new level. \u0026nbsp;I knew the brain was powerful, but I never grasped how deeply the function of our brain affects everything we do. \u0026nbsp;After watching the 2 hour presentation, I realized why the brain is rightly called the \u003Ci\u003E\"command center.\"\u003C\/i\u003E \u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/s1202.photobucket.com\/user\/TOSCrew2011\/media\/2013TOSCrew\/FamilyHopeCenter\/CBD-DCover_zps23501872.gif.html\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\" photo CBD-DCover_zps23501872.gif\" border=\"0\" height=\"400\" src=\"http:\/\/i1202.photobucket.com\/albums\/bb374\/TOSCrew2011\/2013TOSCrew\/FamilyHopeCenter\/CBD-DCover_zps23501872.gif\" width=\"272\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003E\nWhether your child has been given \u0026nbsp;a label by the medical community or not, \u0026nbsp;I firmly believe every parent and child educator should watch this is a presentation. \u0026nbsp;In fact, this is the information I should have learned in undergrad! \u0026nbsp;Medication, muscle therapy, just dealing with it are not the only answers. \u0026nbsp;Husband and wife team, also the Directors of The Family Hope Center, Matthew and Carol Newell, bring encouragement to parents that have a child with some sort of medical label, by telling them they are not the problem; genes are not the problem-- \"\u003Ci\u003E\u003Cb\u003Ethe \u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/i\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Ci\u003Eproblem is the problem\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E.\" \u0026nbsp;Just hearing that must bring us all a sense of relief and hope; it liberates parents from the guilt of \"What did I do wrong?\"\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003E\nParents, you did nothing \"wrong;\" but for some reason or another a certain part of the brain is not functioning properly. \u0026nbsp;But hope can be found; \u003Cb\u003Ethe brain is built to be restored\u003C\/b\u003E! \u0026nbsp;The brain is an organ that \u003Ci\u003Ecan be\u003C\/i\u003E healed through targeted sensory stimulation. \u0026nbsp;The Family Hope Center treats a targeted area of the brain, so the child that suffers from dyslexia, bed wetting, lack of concentration and\/ or motivation gets help through focusing on the area of interference, not just the symptoms. \u0026nbsp; \u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\nBe encouraged by \u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/www.youtube.com\/user\/marknewell1?feature=watch\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Efamily testimonies\u003C\/a\u003E you can view on YouTube.\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003E\nWhen we are born, the brain is 30% of our body! \u0026nbsp;The first year of life is of utmost importance to neurological organization. \u0026nbsp;Matthew Newell stressed the importance of creeping and crawling and how moving in cross pattern helps organize our brain. \u0026nbsp;He pieced together the importance of smell and how important it is for a baby to come through the birth canal. \u0026nbsp;He establishes why \u0026nbsp;children need to be on their tummies once they are born. \u0026nbsp;With three children I've heard the mantra from pediatricians and books to put baby on their tummy, but no one has said why it is important--Matthew Newell explains that it turns the brain ON!\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003E\nThe information in this DVD was easy to understand and presented in a way where I want to know more. \u0026nbsp;And you can! \u0026nbsp;This is just a taste of what you will learn in their \u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/www.familyhopecenter.org\/seminar\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E3 day seminar\u003C\/a\u003E. \u0026nbsp;But \u0026nbsp;they give some practical tips to start you off right now on the road to restoration:\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003E\n\u003Cul\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003Eproper nutrition: steer clear from any food with a label (detox)\u003C\/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003Edrink filtered water\u003C\/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003Eeliminate the use of EMF's-- microwaves, cell phones, etc; they conflict with our brain's frequency.\u003C\/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003Eget out in the sun\u003C\/li\u003E\n\u003C\/ul\u003E\n\u003C\/div\u003E\nIf this is something that you would like to know more about, I encourage you to order the DVD. \u0026nbsp;Call 610-397-1737 or you can order \u003Cb\u003EUnderstanding Child Brain Development\u003C\/b\u003E from IEW for $19.00 plus shipping.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cspan style=\"background-color: #f0f4f7; font-family: Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12px; line-height: 17.46875px;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Ccenter\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/schoolhousereviewcrew.com\/family-hope-center-review\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"Photobucket\" border=\"0\" src=\"http:\/\/i1202.photobucket.com\/albums\/bb374\/TOSCrew2011\/Blog%20Redesign\/readmorebutton.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/center\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; 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Perhaps the sprinkles enticed him a bit more ; ) \u0026nbsp;Here is a simple yet yummy treat for the kiddos.... or you! \u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\nAll you need is a banana, chocolate, and sprinkles!\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\nBig Brother helped slice the banana and then we placed the plate in the freezer for a while; I am not sure how long, but soon enough I heard him calling, \"Okay, they are ready. \u0026nbsp;Let's go!\" \u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-f_P3QZ1TrZc\/UBcD_pCG7AI\/AAAAAAAABdw\/RLbJAwWeOI0\/s1600\/boochie+ball,+frozen+bananas+014.JPG\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"640\" src=\"http:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-f_P3QZ1TrZc\/UBcD_pCG7AI\/AAAAAAAABdw\/RLbJAwWeOI0\/s640\/boochie+ball,+frozen+bananas+014.JPG\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\nNext I melted a handful (or more) of chocolate chips in the microwave. \u0026nbsp;I dipped the slices into the chocolate and you can guess by the picture below who was in charge of the sprinkles : ) \u0026nbsp;It wasn't me! \u0026nbsp;You have to work fast though and put the sprinkles on right away. \u0026nbsp;The chocolate hardens fast! \u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-XIEXu0wkYn0\/UBcEDj304LI\/AAAAAAAABeA\/Wc7EmbJ0E2s\/s1600\/boochie+ball,+frozen+bananas+017+copy.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"clear: right; 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border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;\"\u003E\n\u003Cimg alt=\"\" border=\"0\" src=\"http:\/\/www.assoc-amazon.com\/e\/ir?t=schotimesnip-20\u0026amp;l=am2\u0026amp;o=1\u0026amp;a=031612091X\" height=\"1\" style=\"border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; margin: 0px;\" width=\"1\" \/\u003E \u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/www.amazon.com\/gp\/product\/031612091X\/ref=as_li_tf_il?ie=UTF8\u0026amp;tag=schotimesnip-20\u0026amp;linkCode=as2\u0026amp;camp=1789\u0026amp;creative=9325\u0026amp;creativeASIN=031612091X\" style=\"clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" src=\"http:\/\/ws.assoc-amazon.com\/widgets\/q?_encoding=UTF8\u0026amp;Format=_SL160_\u0026amp;ASIN=031612091X\u0026amp;MarketPlace=US\u0026amp;ID=AsinImage\u0026amp;WS=1\u0026amp;tag=schotimesnip-20\u0026amp;ServiceVersion=20070822\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003ELate night infomercials are powerful!\u0026nbsp; Four-ish weeks ago my husband learned of Dr. Joel Fuhrman, M.D.\u0026nbsp; He is the author of \"\u003Cu\u003EEat to Live: The Revolutionary Formula for Fast and Sustained Weight Loss\u003C\/u\u003E\" and several other health oriented books.\u0026nbsp; Have you heard of him?\u0026nbsp; The next morning my wonderful husband sent me to the library for \"Eat to Live\" and \"Disease Proof Your Child\" and announced that our (well, mostly his) diet would be dramatically changing for the next six weeks.\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003Ci\u003EI'd like to give a little shout out to my hubby for sticking to Dr. Furhman's Six Week Diet plan-- he's doing awesome!! \u0026nbsp;\u003C\/i\u003EFor those that do not know, his Six Week plan is \u003Ci\u003Eradical\u003C\/i\u003E, to say the least.\u0026nbsp; Going from eating dairy, processed foods, meat, etc to basically eating fruits and veggies, and cutting out salt is not the easiest or most enjoyable thing to do, at first.\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv style=\"border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;\"\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv style=\"border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;\"\u003E\n\u003Cdiv style=\"border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;\"\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/www.amazon.com\/gp\/product\/0312338082\/ref=as_li_tf_il?ie=UTF8\u0026amp;tag=schotimesnip-20\u0026amp;linkCode=as2\u0026amp;camp=1789\u0026amp;creative=9325\u0026amp;creativeASIN=0312338082\" style=\"clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" src=\"http:\/\/ws.assoc-amazon.com\/widgets\/q?_encoding=UTF8\u0026amp;Format=_SL160_\u0026amp;ASIN=0312338082\u0026amp;MarketPlace=US\u0026amp;ID=AsinImage\u0026amp;WS=1\u0026amp;tag=schotimesnip-20\u0026amp;ServiceVersion=20070822\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"\" border=\"0\" src=\"http:\/\/www.assoc-amazon.com\/e\/ir?t=schotimesnip-20\u0026amp;l=am2\u0026amp;o=1\u0026amp;a=0312338082\" height=\"1\" style=\"border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; margin: 0px;\" width=\"1\" \/\u003E Dr. Joel Fuhrman is a board-certified family physician who specializes in preventing and reversing disease; he is an advocate for making one's diet consist of\u0026nbsp;greens, fruits, seeds and nuts.\u0026nbsp; In \"\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/www.amazon.com\/gp\/product\/0312338082?ie=UTF8\u0026amp;tag=schotimesnip-20\u0026amp;linkCode=xm2\u0026amp;camp=1789\u0026amp;creativeASIN=0312338082\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EDisease Proof Your Child\u003C\/a\u003E\" he presents a book full of\u0026nbsp;scientific studies\u0026nbsp;linking our current epidemic of \"adult cancers and other diseases... to what we eat in the first quarter of our life.\"\u0026nbsp; Basically, what we are feeding our children today has an effect on their tomorrow.\u0026nbsp; At the time of copyright, 2005, there was a 38% percent chance a woman would get cancer in her lifetime and a 45% chance for men!\u0026nbsp; Mind-boggling, no?!\u0026nbsp; I'm not sure of the stats for 2012, but this cancer epidemic surely shows no sign of slowing, as with every other malady that persists today....\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nHere are some things I learned:\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cul\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003EConsumption of animal fat from dairy (saturated fat) and meat closely related to occurrence of cancer.\u003C\/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003EDairy is a problem because \"\u003Ci\u003Eit takes 10lbs. of cow's milk to make 1lb. of cheese. \u0026nbsp;...Cow's milk contains estrogen, progesterone, testosterone, prolactin, and other natural cow hormones ... that can exert effects on humans.\u003C\/i\u003E\" \u0026nbsp;Cheese has some of the highest amounts of saturated fat. \u0026nbsp;If you do eat dairy, only choose fat-free versions.\u003C\/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003EWhen you limit animal proteins and salt, you do not loose as much calcium in the urine; therefore, your \u003Ci\u003Eneed\u003C\/i\u003E for calcium has decreased.\u003C\/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003EGrowing bodies (babies, toddlers, young children) with more rapidly dividing cells are more sensitive to damage\u003Cb\u003E from all kinds of toxins \u003C\/b\u003E(not just food).\u0026nbsp; Eventually the cells become dyplastic and over the years (with a poor diet) turn cancerous.\u003C\/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003EInfants and toddlers have 10x greater cancer risk than adults when exposed to gene damaging chemicals.\u003C\/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003EProcessed foods that have been baked\/fried give off cancer causing agent (acrylamides)-- chips, fries, sugary cereals... Acrylamides have caused genetic mutations and cancers\u003Ci\u003E in lab animals\u003C\/i\u003E.\u0026nbsp; \u003C\/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003EHeart disease manifests in childhood.\u003C\/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003E\"China Project\" study showed cancer occurrences higher in populations that ate more animal products; a plant based diet showed lower cancer occurrences.\u003C\/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cb\u003EWhat we've come to know as diseases associated with age are actually born from a lifetime of wrong food choices.\u0026nbsp; \u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003EEat beans, whole grains, nuts, fruits, and veggies every day!!\u003C\/li\u003E\n\u003C\/ul\u003E\nDr. Fuhrman suggests that starting healthy eating habits early on is *key* to long-term health and likability of that fruit\/ veggie.\u0026nbsp; I have witnessed this myself with my kiddos.\u0026nbsp; When T was younger, I just never took the time to prep veggies or eat them myself, and unfortunately it shows now in T's eating habits. He'll eat corn, carrots, and choke-down green peas : )\u0026nbsp; Fruit on the other hand he cannot get enough of-- I joke that we need to live on\u0026nbsp; a fruit farm! \u0026nbsp;I've definitely given Little Sis more of an array of veggies-- peas, carrots, eggplant, corn, etc; she'll even eat tofu! \u0026nbsp;For the most part, she'll eat whatever is in front of her! \u0026nbsp;Dr. Fuhrman encourages parents not to give up after giving their child\/children something new to eat-- \u003Cem\u003E\"it takes 8-15 tastes for a child to develop a liking for a new food\"\u003C\/em\u003E-- so don't give up! But, early exposure is key!\u0026nbsp; \u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nPrior to reading this book, you could say I was naive believing that our diet early on had no effect on our years to come; but after reading this book, I clearly have been mis-informed.\u0026nbsp; I have been mis-informed that eating processed foods and foods with saturated fat is \"ok;\"\u0026nbsp; it may be convenient and taste good at the time, but is that worth my family's long-term health?\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Ci\u003EIt is my 2012 goal, from here on out, to make sure our house is stocked with fruits and veggies and to keep processed sweets, full fat dairy, and white flour products for treats outside the home. \u003Cb\u003EAnyone with me??\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/i\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nBoth of Dr. Fuhrman's books that I tagged in the beginning of my posts provide a couple weeks worth of menus and snack ideas; here are a few healthy snacks we enjoy!\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-5JdZZ-nJ1ug\/T3oRnHwTFSI\/AAAAAAAABCs\/XzGGe02mWzc\/s1600\/moonjellies,+nutrition+001.JPG\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" src=\"http:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-5JdZZ-nJ1ug\/T3oRnHwTFSI\/AAAAAAAABCs\/XzGGe02mWzc\/s400\/moonjellies,+nutrition+001.JPG\" height=\"400\" width=\"320\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u0026nbsp;Trail Mix w\/ no- salt nuts:\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\nI also added white chocolate chips, which seemed to have disappeared!\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-REJ-jXOcHP8\/T3oRrKXQWFI\/AAAAAAAABC0\/FvmQxOg2mQg\/s1600\/moonjellies,+nutrition+005.JPG\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" src=\"http:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-REJ-jXOcHP8\/T3oRrKXQWFI\/AAAAAAAABC0\/FvmQxOg2mQg\/s400\/moonjellies,+nutrition+005.JPG\" height=\"300\" width=\"400\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/puremamas.squarespace.com\/blog_all\/2012\/3\/23\/raw-vegan-no-bake-no-salt-date-balls-for-the-kids.html\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EDate Balls\u003C\/a\u003E:\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\nI added chopped cranberries and coconut to our nut mix. \u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n**Tip: refrigerate the date \"dough\" for a little or its one big sticky mess!**\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-9rn3T2JZrA0\/T3oRuAZN7KI\/AAAAAAAABC8\/MV1HXvMri74\/s1600\/moonjellies,+nutrition+003.JPG\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" src=\"http:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-9rn3T2JZrA0\/T3oRuAZN7KI\/AAAAAAAABC8\/MV1HXvMri74\/s400\/moonjellies,+nutrition+003.JPG\" height=\"400\" width=\"320\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\nStrawberry Frosty:\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\nBlend frozen berries and a small amount of soy milk.\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\nAnd, don't forget about fresh fruit salads\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\nsmoothies (you can add spinach without your child noticing the taste!)\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/schooltimesnippets.blogspot.com\/2012\/01\/blackberry-oatmeal-smoothie.html\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EBlackberry Oatmeal Smoothie\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\nraw veggies\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\nEat to Live- Inspired \u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/pinterest.com\/kkc11\/eat-to-live-recipes\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EPinterest Board\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Cb\u003EHope you and yours enjoy a healthy 2012!!\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv align=\"center\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E"},"link":[{"rel":"replies","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.schooltimesnippets.com\/feeds\/9162000162885696981\/comments\/default","title":"Post Comments"},{"rel":"replies","type":"text/html","href":"https:\/\/www.schooltimesnippets.com\/2012\/04\/disease-proof-your-child-and-healthy.html#comment-form","title":"17 Comments"},{"rel":"edit","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/4879455903794404408\/posts\/default\/9162000162885696981"},{"rel":"self","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/4879455903794404408\/posts\/default\/9162000162885696981"},{"rel":"alternate","type":"text/html","href":"https:\/\/www.schooltimesnippets.com\/2012\/04\/disease-proof-your-child-and-healthy.html","title":"\"Disease Proof Your Child\" and Healthy Snack Ideas"}],"author":[{"name":{"$t":"Kristina"},"uri":{"$t":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/profile\/10981556809008823987"},"email":{"$t":"noreply@blogger.com"},"gd$image":{"rel":"http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail","width":"32","height":"32","src":"http:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-kDLCmXZF6lA\/UuM9FSj4YBI\/AAAAAAAAF_w\/3t1i95_Cfhk\/s1600\/*"}}],"media$thumbnail":{"xmlns$media":"http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/","url":"http:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-5JdZZ-nJ1ug\/T3oRnHwTFSI\/AAAAAAAABCs\/XzGGe02mWzc\/s72-c\/moonjellies,+nutrition+001.JPG","height":"72","width":"72"},"thr$total":{"$t":"17"}}]}});