When Vida Benjamin came to Promiseland Child Care center on the far eastside of Indianapolis, she’d been recently laid off and was interested in volunteering and being with the children, never expecting she’d stumble on a new passion. Clearly gifted with the children, one day she was asked if she might be interested in joining…
A couple of Mondays ago at the Sharing Place food pantry in Lawrence Township it was 11 degrees outside and a line was already forming for the pantry 30 minutes before it was scheduled to open. For the people waiting, this would be their one opportunity to access food from the Sharing Place all month. …
Didn’t pack your child’s lunch this morning? That’s probably okay! How healthy are the lunches you send off with your kids in the morning? How healthy is the food they access at school? Well, you might be surprised to find out. As parents we always want to do the best for our kids, but sometimes…
You often hear that breakfast is the most important meal of the day, so it’s important to make it count. Forget the doughnuts and the big-as-your-face muffins drowning in sugar sprinkles. A healthy breakfast includes a variety of whole grain, fruit, vegetable, dairy and meat or meat alternative combinations. With a little planning and our…
Have the Olympics triggered conversations in your house about sports and having a healthy body? Now is a great time to talk about the connection between physical activity and staying healthy. You don’t have to be a world-class athlete to have strong bones and muscles. Here is a simple formula that you can use every…
