Are you looking for ways to help your child stay focused, engaged and excited about learning in the classroom? The solution may be easier than you may think. Get ready to cut through the noise to get to what matters most so you can prepare your child for success in the classroom (and in life). Updated with the latest research, this second edition of Eating for A's: A month-by-month nutrition and lifestyle guide to help raise smarter children (Kindergarten to 6th grade) features monthly brain-building habits for your child organized around the activities of a typical school year so you can put them into practice in real life. Your real life. More than 320 pages packed with: Monthly goals. Pre-set goals to take the guesswork out of choosing goals that can make a big difference in your child's success in school. Parent Pearls. Creative real-world solutions from parents. Did You Knows. Research updates and expert advice. My Smart Tracker forms. Makes monthly goal tracking fun and easy. Tables, Tips & More. Daily nutrition needs to target & ideas for success in the kitchen. References. Scientific articles and other resources are fully referenced. For most parents of young children, it's second nature to juggle schedules around the months of a typical school year. Why not simplify things and use this same by-the-month mindset to shape healthy, brain-building habits for your kids? Table of Contents Part 1 Introduction Chapter 1: Start Here Part 2 Fall Days Chapter 2: September - Family Meals Chapter 3: October - Feed a Growing Brain Chapter 4: November - Eat Your Colors Part 3 Winter Season Chapter 5: December - Sleep, De-Stress & Learn Chapter 6: January - Pack a Power Lunch Chapter 7: February - Kids in the Kitchen Part 4 Spring Fever Chapter 8: March - Fit Body, Fit Brain Chapter 9: April - Celebration beyond Cupcakes Chapter 10: May - New Foods for Curious Minds Part 5 Summer Fun Chapter 11: June - The Wonders of Water Chapter 12: July - Label Reading Short Cuts Chapter 13: August - Prep for a New School Year Part 6 Extras Chapter 14: Go for the Goal Chapter 15: Tables, Tips & More Glossary References Index
About the Authors Kathleen Dunn, MPH, RD, and Lorna Williams, MPH, RD, are registered dietitian nutritionists who have been collaborating on health and nutrition projects for over 25 years since their graduate school days (Go Bruins!). Lorna's a big fan of a "Make it Fun" approach, while Kathleen gravitates to a "Need to Know" method. It's the perfect