Feeding and Nutrition: Printable Resources

Staying hydrated is good for our body and brain. Water helps us boost focus, gives us energy and keeps our skin healthy. Use these Strong4Life resources to help keep your family hydrated in fun and healthy ways.

Teaching kids about hunger and fullness cues can help them listen their body’s natural signals and build healthy habits. When kids learn to notice and talk about when they are hungry or full, it can help your family make more balanced food choices.

Planning your meals ahead of time is a great way to ensure that you’re fueling your body with a variety of foods. Learning how to prepare balanced meals and snacks can keep your body feeling strong and energized. Strong4Life also has a collection of easy, healthy recipes that everyone in your family can enjoy.

Picky eating can be hard to handle. You may worry that your child isn’t getting the nutrition they need. You may also feel frustrated with emotional mealtimes and power struggles. Strong4Life has resources to help caregivers manage mealtimes and picky eating.

Snacks are an important part of eating every day. Whether kids are at soccer practice or between classes, eating between meals is a great way to fuel kids’ bodies and keep them energized throughout the day.

Around 6 months old, your baby may start to show signs they are ready for solid foods. Your baby’s first foods can feel like an adventure! There may be lots of spitting out, funny faces and many tries before a baby accepts new tastes and textures. This is all normal—try to be positive and patient!

Get practical, expert-backed tips on everything from starting solids and handling picky eating to planning balanced meals and smart snacks. Check out our articles for:

• 10 tasty, packed lunch ideas for school aged kids.
• Raising healthy eaters.
• Preventing food allergies in babies.
• Common food choking hazards and how to avoid them.