Tips for Parents & Families

Good nutrition begins at home. Here you'll find shortcuts to worksheets, together time activities and so much more—all designed to inspire and empower your family to make healthier food choices.

We have partnered with our friends at PBS KIDS to bring relevant content to help support parents and educate and entertain kids. We will share downloadable content, activities, how-to video shorts, and relevant parenting tips to inspire families and spark kids' curiosity.

Fun in the Garden

In this electronic age, kids need time for meaningful family connection. Nature play, or time spent in nature, boasts many benefits, and time in the garden allows for team building and promotes communication skills. Whether you're using nature to learn, grow food, or to relax, these activities are sure to elevate your experience.

Gardening With Kids: How It Affects Your Child's Brain, Body and Soul

For parents struggling to find ways to encourage their kids to eat a healthy diet, gardening can be an important tool. Don’t let the idea overwhelm you. Gardening doesn’t require a perfectly level, large or sunny backyard; a few containers and soil in a sunny spot can be a perfect place to grow some herbs or some sweet cherry tomatoes. And, the much bigger return is how planting a garden can affect not only your child’s body but also their brain and soul.

A Good Time for Home Gardening with Kids

While watching a group of ants might feel exceptionally boring to an adult with a long worry list in mind, time observing nature gives kids a much-needed break. Nature play, or time spent in nature, boasts many benefits. One study showed that access to natural areas — for elementary and high school students — is associated with reduced stress, increased focus and competence, and the ability to form supportive social groups.

Nature as Stress Relief for Kids

Nature play, or time spent in nature, boasts many benefits. One study of school children in Colorado and Maryland showed that access to natural areas — for elementary and high school students — is associated with reduced stress, increased focus and competence, and the ability to form supportive social groups.

GROW WITH US! Coloring Sheet

Let your creativity shine with with this garden themed coloring sheet. Veggies, gardening, and an appearance from a buzzing pollinator will have your creative young gardener ready to draw their own garden!

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