GoFar Childcare
December News
Healthy Eating
GoFar
Welcome to the GoFar Childcare Newsletter. We think your top notch for showing your dedication to providing a healthy environment for children! 
The GoFar program is here to provide you with information and resources to make your journey a success. Our monthly e-newsletter will feature tools and resources found on the Let's Move! Child Care website as well as other tips and hints to keep you on the path of good heath. Feel free to call or email anytime!
 
Contact:
Sonya Fischer
218-299-7029
Let's Move! Child Care Resources
Healthy Eating:
Each month we'll feature a few of the great resources found on the Let's Move! website. Be sure to visit the website often to explore the many great tools and resources available to you.
 
Alternatives to Using Food as a Reward - tips for using nonfood alternatives as rewards.
 
Family Style Dining - Hesitant about giving it a try? Watch this video to see the positives of family style dining. Learn More
 
 
Additional Resources - from the Let's Move Child Care website 
Holiday Eating
Tips for Healthy Eating

The holiday season is a time to celebrate with family and friends. Unfortunately, for many it also becomes a time for over-eating and weight gain. According to the National Institutes of Health, holiday eating can result in an extra pound or two every year. Over a lifetime, holiday weight gain can really add up. By implementing a few simple tips you can stay healthy through the holiday season. Read more 

Conversations with Families 
Extending what you know to families
You can help create healthy environments in a child's home by sharing your knowledge with families. Use these handouts as discussion starters to get the conversation flowing. 
 
Celebrations and Fundraising 
Here's Why...
Child Care should be a fun and healthy place for kids. It's important to think beyond meals and snacks when thinking about healthy options. Birthdays, celebrations, and fundraising offer opportunities to show your dedication to healthy choices. Read more
 
Thinking about your Environment 
Supporting Healthy Eating
Mealtimes should be a relaxed and enjoyable experience for you and the children. These resources can help you plan your environment to make mealtimes an enjoyable event where children are developing positive attitudes towards healthy foods. 
 
In this Issue
Let's Move! Highlights
Holiday Eating
Working with Families
Celebrations
Your Environment
Nutrition Education
Menu Planning
Special Diets
Nutrition Education
Developing Informed Consumers
Early care programs offer the perfect opportunity to provide nutrition education read more
 
Menu Planning
Monthy Meal Plan
Recipes - Spice up your menus with new recipes
Menus for Fall - menu planning guide with fall recipes; additional menu information 

 

Serving Guidelines
 
Purchasing Fresh Fruits and Vegetables
Fruit and Vegetable Guide - How to purchase and prepare fresh fruits and vegetables
Special Dietary Needs
Working with Special Diets
 
 
 
  
GoFar Resources
 
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   Excel 
Contact Information:
Sonya Fischer
ND CCR&R
715 N 11th St Ste 402, Moorhead, MN  56560
218-299-7029 or 800-452-3646 x7029
References
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