With five children and a full time business, our family is constantly on the go. Four out of our five are homeschooled. Three are in high school, and have busy schedules ranging from gymnastic practice, music lessons, and dual enrollment at a local college. Keeping a balanced diet doesn’t have to be complicated or time-consuming, and can be as simple as slipping a Capri Sun Organic juice drink into your bag before heading out the door! 

Capri Sun Organic is a simpler, positive addition to an action-packed day. Capri Sun Organic is offered in four kid-friendly flavors; Fruit Punch, Tropical Punch, Grape, and Apple. We decided to try our favorite flavors, Fruit Punch and Tropical Punch, and instantly fell in love with them. Their flavors are just as delicious as their traditional line, but they have been certified organic by the USDA.

Capri Sun Organic is sweetened with only fruit juice. Each pouch contains one serving of fruit in each pouch. (Each pouch provides 1/2 cup fruit juice, which is one serving of fruit according to the U.S. Dietary Guidelines.) The six-ounce pouches are made with 66% fruit juice, and contains no added sugar. Capri Sun Organic contains no artificial colors, flavors, or preservatives. Each pouch also contains 100% of the daily recommended dose of vitamin C – an extra plus for busy moms that choose wholesome! Capri Sun Organic is available nationwide at retailers such as Walmart and Target, for $4.29 for a package of 10. Each pouch is proportioned at six ounces; one serving.

5 Ways to Eat Healthy

1. Plan your day ahead of time.

Planning ahead is not only frugal and prevents impulse buys, it also allows for healthy eating. I enjoy a daily fruit smoothie, but often make it early in the morning so I can enjoy it in the afternoon. With no mess and no preparation needed, Capri Sun Organic is simple to throw in a lunchbox for a wholesome on the go drink.

2. Plan your snacks ahead of time.

Likewise, if you know a long day is ahead, pack snacks the night before. Throwing healthy snacks in your bag before heading out the door, or the night before, can eliminate impulse trips to the vending machine or fast food line. Capri Sun Organic is not required to be refrigerated, so it can easily be packed the night before.

3. Have wholesome snacks in your cabinet.

Since we eat lunch on the earlier end of the things, often times our toddlers need a quick tide-over until dinner. Convenient snacking doesn’t have to be complicated or processed, and Capri Sun Organic offers a guilt-free and wholesome alternative to traditional fruit, while still providing a serving of fruit.

4. Pack simpler snacks.

Since Capri Sun Organic comes unopened and with a sealed straw, they’re easy to throw in your purse in preparation for a long dance recital or late soccer practice. It is also proportioned for one serving, making this a convenient fit in an exhausting day.

5. Make healthy eating delicious.

Healthy eating often has a negative stigma. Flavorful and delicious organic snacks such as Capri Sun Organic can shed a new light on this; giving kids something they love, while providing parents with a stress-free and wholesome drink.

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When our kids are wound up, it’s hard for them to focus on their lessons.  It can also be hard to keep their attitudes in check and to act appropriately.  We’re setting our kids up for failure when we don’t give them opportunities to burn off their extra energy.  This is true for all kids but it is especially true for boys!

7 Ways to Help Kids Use Up Their Energy

1. Outside Time – Spending time outside is an excellent way to let kids burn off their extra energy.  Kids should spend time outdoors every day, if possible.  We all need Vitamin D from the sun!  And fresh air is good for us as well.  If the weather is cold, bundle them up!  Try to have fun things to do in your yard so that they’ll want to go outside.  If you don’t have much of a yard, take them to the park or go on a walk with them.  You can even use school playgrounds during their off hours!
2. Extra Chores – When our kids are antsy, sometimes it’s because they’ve been sitting still too long.  Get them up and moving.  Ask them to help out with chores around the house.  It’s especially helpful to get your boys doing chores which include hard manual labor.  These tasks tire them out and help them to get their angst out in productive ways.
3. Time with Friends – When our kids spend time with their friends, they burn off a ton of energy and have a blast.  Invite another family over that has kids close in age to yours.  Or invite just a few friends over to play with your kids.  Make sure they spend at least part of their time with all electronics turned off for maximum effect!  And if you can get them to play outside together that’s even better.
4. Allow Messes/Noise – When our kids are filled with extra energy they’re going to be noisier.  Try to be patient.  If you expect them to sit quietly during these times, they may explode!  Encourage them to attempt something adventurous.  Help them to explore something they’re passionate about.
5. Exercise – Obviously exercise is a great way to burn off energy.  Put in an exercise DVD and do it with your child.  Have your son or daughter run laps around the house.  Challenge everyone to do a certain number of sit ups or push ups.  Ask your child to run down to the basement to get you an item.
   
6. Indoor Activities – You don’t have to go outside to burn off energy.  Help your kids to build forts with blankets and chairs, play active games with them such as hide and seek or Twister, have a dance party, make a car track with washi tape, let them swim in your tub, have a snowball fight with scrap paper, allow them to skate indoors by putting their feet inside tissue boxes, have an epic Nerf gun war… the possibilities are endless.
7. Creative Pursuits – Sometimes kids don’t need their bodies to be active as much as they need their brains to get some exercise.  Encourage them to write, direct, and star in a movie.  Gather various sized cardboard boxes so that they can make a rocket ship or a castle.  Dream with your kids about what they could do.  The sky is the limit in this category!

This winter, as your kids get antsy, try some of the above activities.  When we give our kids opportunities to burn off their extra energy, it is a win-win for the entire family.

Question:  Do you notice your kids have extra energy to burn this time of year?  Do you have any other ways to expend this energy that have worked well for for your family?  Please leave a comment below.

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As luck would have it, the whole family woke up the next day with a sore throat. Now, my daughter had a fever too; perfect timing. We were supposed to help out in children’s church the next day and now, instead of calling my regular doctor, I would have to go to urgent care.

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Turns out we all had strep throat! Through sickness, we had to take care of a bunch of sick kids, missed church and then the work week started right when we were recovering. What a miserable time.

It would have been nice to know right away that we should go in to the doctor. That’s why I’m so excited about the new SayAhh! Sore Throat Home Exam Kit for children ages 6 and up. I will never go without one again! Had I had this kit when my daughter complained about her sore throat, I would have saved money by going directly to my family doctor.

Since many childhood illnesses start with a sore throat, the SayAhh! Home Exam Kit helps you observe your child’s throat and make a decision about going to the doctor or not. 90% of of childhood illnesses are viral and nothing can be done about them. This will save you a lot of money and time.

You can also download the new SayAhh! Exam Guide App, which will provide a good basis for comparison to what should be seen in a normal throat, in order to better report to your doctor to determine if an office visit is necessary.

The SayAhh! Sore Throat Home Exam Aid package includes a patented, scientifically-designed oral retractor that minimizes the gag reflex, a flashlight to help me easily observe my child’s throat, a chart with medical-grade illustrations and descriptions of six common throat ailments, and a health management program at its website. It was designed by a doctor to make it easy to use, but highly effective for moms like me.

This kit does not diagnose, treat or prevent any diseases, but it is an essential tool in my medicine kit. Along with that I always make sure I have some cough medicine or natural remedies like tea, lemon, honey, or cider vinegar for my children to sooth their throat.

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The following are practical food tips that can help your children perform their best in competition.

Obviously, I’m not a doctor and every kid is different, so please consult a doctor about what is best for your individual kids. And remember that the following are tips, not laws. But when it comes to food and competition, the following tips made all the difference to me.

1: Is Breakfast really for Champions?

Conventional wisdom tells us that kids need to eat a good breakfast the morning of competition. But is it really that simple?

My junior year in high school, I competed in a Chess Championship. My mind was sharp and fast, and completely focused. I breezed through my first three games. The next thing I knew, I was in the Championship match. But before the final game commenced, the tournament broke for lunch.

Wanting to be my best, I ate a huge lunch. After all, I needed the energy. However, the opposite happened.

When I faced off with my opponent, my mind was running in slow motion. It was cluttered and I couldn’t focus. A few moves into the game, I lost my rook and in a Championship match, that is usually gameover.

It was many years before I understood what happened. When you eat a large meal, the energy rushes from your brain to your stomach as the body focuses on digestion. That is why we get so sleepy after a big meal. It takes several hours before we benefit from an energy boost.

2: Don’t eat “meals,” eat snacks.

Kids should never eat a full meal just before competition. If your kid is involved in a day-long tournament, feed him snacks. Maybe a small, healthy snack, once or twice an hour and try to avoid heavy foods. Smoothies, fruit, salads, etc. are best.

3: Not all healthy food, is competition food.

Beans, broccoli, and cabbage, just to name a few, are terrible game-day foods for athletes. These foods cause lots gas.

If your kid is nerious, odds are, his stomach if producing more acid than normal. Adding these foods to his diet will likely cause more gas than normal, and could even lead to trapped-gas. If you’ve ever suffered from severe trapped-gas, you know it is a game stopper.

4: No new food.

My senior year in high school, I was invited to the “World Leader Summit” in Washington D.C. I spent a week playing United Nations with juniors and seniors from around the world.

I made friends with a large group kids from Honduras. If I remember right, there was one or two boys, and seventeen beautiful girls. I had a great time learning their culture.

They taught me to salsa dance, and speak some Spanish, and they also introduced me to a new “drink”. It was something that I had never tasted before, but it was all they seemed drink.

So, I copied their order, “I want an Extra Tall Latte with three shots of espresso.” And like them, I ordered this drink every hour, or so.

That night I called home to tell my father how sick I was. I couldn’t explain it. I didn’t have a fever or cough, but I couldn’t eat anything and was forced to keep a close proximity to restrooms.

What horrible luck. I should have been having the time of my life with my new friends, but I was sicker than sick.

Years later, when I discovered coffee is a natural laxative, it all made sense. Since I had no tolerance to coffee, its powerful effects just about ruined me!

This can happen with all kinds of unfamiliar foods. If your kids are used to eating corn dogs and cheese sticks, game-day is not the time to introduce a salad. Or if your children only eat fruit and salad, game-day isn’t the day to try fast-food.

Changing your kids’ diet so drastically might shock their stomachs. And nothing kills energy, like an upset stomach.

If you want your kids to eat better on game-day, change their diet progressively, a week or two in advance.

5: Don’t Over-hydrate Your Athlete.

My coaches were always telling me to, “hydrate, hydrate, hydrate.”However, it’s more complicated than that. Dehydration can be deadly, so by all means hydrate your kids – just do it wisely.

The worst mistake kids make is coming to the big game dehydrated. Have them drink lots of fluids the day and morning before competition.

Too much water can flush vitamins and minerals, so be sure to include juice. Also fruits and vegetables are a good source of hydration.

Just before the game, cut off chugging! Your kids should drink as much water as they want, but make them spread it out.

When they come rushing off the field, they will want to guzzle all the water that they can. This doesn’t necessarily help, because the body still has to process the water.

In the meantime, that guzzled water sloshes around in the stomach and can make them nauseous and sleepy. And ten minutes later, when halftime is over and the game begins again, they are going to have a full bladder and need to pee.

The better way is to have them drink a few sips, constantly. It is the same concept of substituting many snacks for large meals. The idea is to give them the same amount of water, but spread evenly out.

Be aware of cotton-mouth. When kids are nervous, their mouths can go dry. No matter how much water they drink, they will feel thirsty even if their belly is full of water. During my wrestling days, I fell for this all the time, and guzzled water until I was sick.

All that said, make sure that your kids drink lots of water because dehydration really is very dangerous.

Finally, I hate to even mention it because it is very rare and the danger of dehydration is much greater, but there is a danger of over-hydrating. When I went through basic training, there was a guy in another class who died from drinking too much water.

This is very rare and it takes a ton of water, but it does happen. So, if you see your young athlete walking around the house chugging gallon after gallon, that isn’t necessary, and could even be dangerous.

I hope these tips help. If you have questions, or suggestions of your own, please leave a comment.

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He has two younger sisters as well, but they do not have the same larger-than-life personality. People say, “You must be exhausted!” The truth is, there are some days when bedtime cannot come soon enough. However, I have learned what works and what doesn’t with him. Every child is different, but these tips have allowed me to embrace his energy without becoming overwhelmed and exhausted myself.

I don’t want my son to lose his energy and enthusiasm for life as he grows up. He might lose exactly that if all I ever do is tell him to stop, be quiet, sit still, etc. I don’t want him to be a crazy lunatic, of course, but he’s not usually being bad, just energetic. Discipline is obviously necessary and a crucial part of parenting, but constantly nagging him to quit this or that would crush his spirit and steal his enthusiasm over time.

Most of the time, he really just wants me to share that enthusiasm with him! So, instead of selfishly quashing that joy, I use these tips to help direct his energy in a way that allows him to be himself without completely draining my own energy supply. I need to conserve what I have left, especially with a newborn in the house right now!

Tips for Raising Very Active Children

Remember, your energetic child is not necessarily being bad, just energetic! The trick is to channel that energy and get them to burn as much as possible in positive, productive ways. My son was a bit rambunctious when he was littler, but I see his energy and big personality becoming more and more of a blessing as he grows, develops, and matures.

Exercise

Incorporate exercise time into each day. Whether it be actual exercise activities or simply active games, exercise is so important for them. It helps all of us to release stress and burn energy. Not to mention, it is an important health habit to form early in life. HERE are some great, unique ideas for burning energy inside the house when weather does not permit the kids to go outdoors.

Age-appropriate responsibilities

This could be a post all on its own, but people often rise to the challenge of the standards and expectations placed on them! Show your young child that you trust them with little responsibilities (such as taking care of garden plants or helping with the family pets), and odds are that they will be excited about those “jobs,” feel like an important part of the family, and beam with confidence when you express that you are proud of them. They will burn energy, and your house will be cleaner!

Natural consequences teach great lessons as well, especially if they are ever NOT successful with a responsibility (i.e. a plant dies if it is not watered regularly), so either way, they are better for it. Of course, the key is to make sure that they are supervised and given age-appropriate tasks. This is the time to allow consequences to do the teaching while you can control them, and they are not life-threatening!

Busy Bags and Crafts

Rather than leaving things to chance and the possibility of idle hands, keep a collection of busy bags, easy crafts, etc. on hand that your child can play with and use their hands to create and build things with.

Sports

Get your child involved in an active, hands-on hobby or sport. I am not advocating a family putting sports first and becoming so busy that they never have dinner together, but these types of activities can burn energy and help with cognitive and physical development in younger children. They oftentimes teach discipline and teamwork as well as an added bonus!

Limit Television

This may seem obvious, but do not allow your child to watch too much television. I have noticed that my son does not obey as well and is more antsy if he watches too much tv, so we keep shows short and to a minimum.

Choices

Give your child choices as often as possible when both choices are appropriate and suit both your needs and the needs of your child. I know that choices really help with my son because he is very independent, and they allow him to feel independent while accepting my parental influence with a cheerful heart.

There are times when choices are not an option, but when those situations arise, his excess energy does not become an enemy that I enter into a combat zone with because he has previously been able to make some small decisions himself. I do not support bribing or manipulating children, but rather setting them up for success.

Get Active Kids Outdoors and Dirty

Get those kids outdoors! Not every kid likes to get dirty, but allow (and even encourage!) them to get messy every once in awhile. Life is too short! Digging in the dirt and exploring are great ways to burn energy and develop physical and cognitive skills.

Of course, your child should ask permission first and probably go outside, but if they don’t, be sure to get the camera out quietly before dealing with the situation! It will be much funnier a few years later…

Even better, get outdoors and be active as a family! It is important to model what we want our children to value once they become adults.

Routine

There is a time for spontaneity, and kids do need to learn to be flexible. However, they thrive when they have routines as well, especially when you are dealing with a ball of energy. We have a bedtime routine that the kids go through once we say that it is bedtime. There is no battle, and they are not allowed to be “crazy” because it is time to calm down and prepare for family prayer time and going to sleep afterward.

Short Bits of School

Again, this could be a post all on its own, but part of the reason why so many children are diagnosed with ADHD today is because of unreasonable expectations. You cannot take an overly energetic young child and expect them to sit still and pay attention for 6+ hours a day almost straight. I can’t imagine having to do that myself!

So for you homeschoolers out there, make sure that you have short spurts of school throughout the day with active activities and play in between. (Routine plays a role in this as well.)

Kinesthetic Learning

This is also a tip for homeschoolers. Whenever possible, incorporate movement and hands-on activities into your lessons. Your child will love it and pay attention for a longer amount of time. He or she will probably retain the information better anyway!

One-on-One Time for an Active Child

I have noticed that when my husband or I make sure to consistently spend quality one-on-one time with our son, his behavior is better on average. He craves it! If he doesn’t get it for some time, his excess energy and behavior seem to get worse. So, date night is important for both your spouse and your child!

Avoid Sugar

Again, this is probably another more obvious one, but avoid feeding your child excess sugar and processed foods. We really are what we eat, and sugar is just empty calories and does not set your child up for success when it comes to their behavior and activity levels.

Consistent Discipline

This goes right along with children knowing what is expected of them. It is important that children, especially a very energetic child, know their limits and what consequences will result from their actions. A child should not be surprised by discipline they receive if their parents have a consistent discipline system in effect in their home.

Visual, Hands-On Reward System

This may not work for everyone, but my son does really well when he can see the fruits of his behavior visually and use his hands to manipulate consequences. Check out Janine’s simple, hands-on reward system HERE! She also describes the popsicle stick reward system that we personally use HERE.

Imaginative Play

Let your energetic child be the superhero who saves your family from the bad guys or the firefighter putting out huge “fires” or the princess dancing for her king. Join in on the fun when you can!

One good thing is that because Superman works so hard, he sleeps hard, too…

An Active Child Can Be a Big Helper

Let them be your big helper, even if what you are doing takes longer. At this age, they want to be just like you! Enjoy it! These memories will be the ones they do not forget, and these times have the same affect on their energy level and behavior as those one-on-one date nights. Plus, they learn how to do whatever you are doing!

My boy is becoming a polite, respectful young man with such a positive, upbeat outlook on life, and I pray that he never loses his energetic enthusiasm. I know and pray that the Lord will use it to further His kingdom!

So, within reason, embrace your child’s energy and allow them to be “that” kid who jumps off fire hydrants, rides a bike wearing a motorcycle helmet, runs around with the goats at your uncle’s farm, and treats the famous FAO Schwarz piano in NYC like a slip and slide while the rest of the kids are playing it normally… One day, you will miss these times!

I hope some of these tips will leave you a little less overwhelmed and help with your energetic little ones. Please comment below with any tips that have helped you that are not mentioned in this list! Let us know how these tips work in your home as well.

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Look around the next time you are at the park in the fall. Most of the children there will have a runny nose or cough.

It can be hard to decide what to dress your children in when the fall weather changes so quickly. It may freeze at night, but then gets warm and sunny during the day. Here are three tips that I use to keep my little ones comfortable during this unpredictable weather season.

We live in Idaho, so most days are sunny. That can be misleading because you’ll look outside and see the beautiful sun, but step outside and you may feel blistering winds and chilling temperatures. It can be 10 degrees cooler in the shade and if the wind stops, you’ll be sweating in your thick winter jacket.

Dressing Children Comfortably and Frugally

I’ve had to get creative when it comes to dressing my little ones and not busting my budget. Here’s what I keep in mind when I’m shopping for clothes or putting together an outfit for fall.

1. Layers

Instead of a thick winter coat, it is better to dress kids in a couple layers of light clothing. This way, they can remove them and put them back on as the weather changes.

I usually pick a short sleeve shirt/dress and a light sweater or hooding for their top half. For my girls, I choose thicker leggings, or even tights under light leggings as pants. For my boys, I like sweat pants or jeans.

Garanimals from Walmart always has seasonally appropriate choices for babies and toddlers that won’t hurt your budget. I can usually find great pieces for about the same price as thrift stores.

2. Heat Rises

Most parents forget one of the easiest ways to dress their children comfortably. It is also really inexpensive. Just get them a hat!

This will help keep the warm air from escaping from the top of their head and can protect their eyes and ears from the wind. Ear muffs, or a thick headband works too.

3. Extremities

The first thing to get cold on my babies are their fingers and toes. Extra socks or a pair of boots help keep their feet cozy.

For fingers, I hate regular gloves. They are so hard to put on and my children can’t pick anything up or do much of anything with them on. Fingerless gloves or mittens that fold back for easy access to fingers work best for my children.

Please leave your tips for dressing children for the fall season below and then check out Garanimals affordable solutions.

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We all know how scary our first sick child can be.  It’s probably just a fever, right?  But what if…  Our mommy-minds envision the worst and then the next thing we know its 2 am and we’re racing to the ER.  False alarm!  We knew it, but it won’t stop us from worrying next time, because well, that’s what moms do best.

That’s exactly how I felt when my first daughter got a fever for the first time.  I felt helpless and unsure.  Squinting to read the dosing label, the last thing I wanted to do was to overdose my little baby girl.  There had to be a better way… and their is!

After having 2 more children, I’m a little more confident simply from experience.  But it would have been a lot easier had I know about this free dosing and health resource tool.  Now I have 24/7 access to information about common health concerns, and a dosing calculator that gives me the correct dosage every time!

New Children’s Health and Wellness App

I couldn’t believe how many new things I learned with this new app. from TYLENOL®.  It keeps all your children’s health stats and symptoms in one place so you are ready when your children get sick or for the next doctor’s visit and it’s safe and easy to use.  This is a must have for new parents!

After downloading the free Children’s Wellness App, I entered my children’s information and set up a privacy pin.

For some reason, my kids teethe until they are 2-years-old!  That means, they get fevers often.  If they are in a lot of pain and have a fever over 102 F I usually give them an infant fever reducer, but I’m not always sure how much to give.  The dosing calculator in this app gave me some very important information.

Although I was giving my son Infant TYLENOL® after talking with my doctor, I learned that I can give him Infant MOTRIN® without having to contact my doctor!  If your doctor uses the app too, you can receive the correct dosage directly from him through the app.

Included in the App is some very important information about treating fevers, common colds, ear infections, and when it’s time to call the doctor.

You can also keep track of your children’s vaccines, other medicines, and symptoms.  This would be perfect if you have an infant and want to make sure you are up to date on vaccines or if they have a symptom that you want to talk to your doctor about at their next check up.

I know that the worry wart in me won’t ever go away when it comes to my kids.  But now I am very confident about giving my children the right dose and when I should contact my doctor.

Have your children ever given you a quick health scare?  Would this app have helped?  Please tell me about it and leave a comment!

You can download the Children’s Wellness App from the Apple App Store or on Google Play.

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Have any tips on teaching children about Joy?  Please leave a comment!

Books that Teach Values: Joy

Mr. Happy

In this book Mr. Happy’s mission is to spread his joy to another.  Many of the Mr. Men and Little Miss books teach children the importance of being joyful and how they can make a difference in the lives of others.

 

Pollyanna

The always optimistic orphan spreads joy where ever she goes.  She makes a huge impression on her new town and is surprised by the unlikely friendships she makes.  You can get this classic for free online!

 

Character Book set

Strong character and social finesse are essential for success in life.  The books included in this set will teach your children to act in accordance with Biblical virtues, like: love for God, respect for authority, hard work, self-discipline, personal accountability, and an awareness and concern for others.

These books give parents practical ideas for fostering these virtues in their children’s day to day lives. We have also included Responsibility Charts that help help parents systematically introduce chores and responsibilities to their children.

 

 

Activities That Teach Values: Joy

Play with Your Family!

Spread the Joy Bean Bag Toss

Just Dance

Be Spontaneous

Spread Joy

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