July 2021 Mealtime Memo
Spring, summer, and fall are all harvest seasons. July offers an extraordinary abundance and assortment from our gardens and local growers. We can use July’s harvest in delicious and healthy recipes that everyone enjoys. Highlighted in this month’s Mealtime [Read More]
June 2021 Mealtime Memo
Yes, June is here! We are in our early summer stride. Now is the perfect time to have your children catch the spark of fantastic summer times. It truly is a wonderful opportunity to [Read More]
May 2021 Mealtime Memo
This month, encourage children to try new things! Show children that trying new foods doesn’t have to be scary—it can be fun! Tap into their sense of curiosity and adventure and inspire them to expand their palates.
May Food [Read More]
April 2021 Mealtime Memo
Growing an Array of Colors
April is here! The wide open outside air is calling us. This month, we can use that outside invitation to think about gardening. Whether you are a master level gardener or a first season beginner, give it a try. Consider including your children [Read More]
March 2021 Mealtime Memo
Nature puts on a show each spring. Everything will be turning green soon. This is the perfect time to discover new foods and notice how the Earth supports new growth. Let’s dive into food creativity for ourselves and the children we serve. March can be the month [Read More]
Try this activity with your children. Have them say or write something that they love about their body and why that part is important to them. For example, ‘I love my legs because I can run and play’ or ‘I love my eyes because I can see my favorite color’ or ‘I love my stomach [Read More]
The newly released Dietary Guidelines for Americans has for the first time ever provided recommendations by life stages, from birth through older adulthood. We can use these guidelines as a foundation to MAKE EVERY BITE COUNT. We can view every meal or snack as an opportunity to make the most healthful choice for ourselves and [Read More]
Share the Love of Good Nutrition
This month, everything is coming up hearts. Let’s extend that heartwarming notion to our kitchens, food, and the children and families we serve. You are in a unique position to provide children with opportunities to learn and practice [Read More]
Happy New Year: Let’s Start Fresh!
The New Year is a great time to turn the page. It’s a time for fresh ideas too. Let’s start this year with enthusiasm for a new start and fresh ideas for providing meals and snacks through the Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP). ICN would like to extend [Read More]
