Bettina, The good news is that kids «age out» of
snacks after sports.
What bothered me the most about unhealthy
snacks after sports was the psychological cause - and - effect we were instilling in our kids by rewarding minimal physical activity (and really, an hour of playing soccer when you're 6 years old is not that extreme) with junk food.
It annoys me to no end that
snacks after sports chips or cookies — sometimes both — with a sugary drink.
Not exact matches
It is a great
snack to take to
sports games or as an
after school
snacks and caters to individuals with nut allergies.
If you have a meal, menu or
snack idea or recipe, a way to put a healthy meal on the table for your family before or
after an active day, a shortcut or tip that has saved you precious time and money, we hope you will share what you have learned with other Youth
Sports Parents parents.
In youth
sports leagues, parents volunteer to organize
snack schedules; in soccer, kids get treats and halftime and
after the game, though they are not lacking for energy or fuel.
If your kids stay
after school for
sports or other activities, these healthy
snacks are great choices for them to take along.
Thea Runyan, co-founder of Kurbo Health, shares insights on health
snacking for kids before, during, and
after sports games.
And if you can't resist grabbing a beer
after crossing that finish line, Lewin will give you a pass — as long as you also drink lots of H20 or
sports drinks and eat some high - carb
snacks so you can start to refuel properly.
«Have the
snacks ready to go,» she said, so kids can grab them on their way to
sports practice or
after - school activities.
When choosing an
after sports snack, choose whole foods and avoid nutrient - poor, sugary items.
Watch the early morning news and drink coffee Check in with emails from overnight Schedule my Pure Barre class for the day Start waking kids up for school Make breakfast -LCB- I do make breakfast -RCB- the MOST important meal for the kids of the day Pack lunches -LCB- and any extra
snacks for
after school athletic practices -RCB- Drop child # 1 off at school Get back home and have my own quick breakfast / smoothie before class Drop child # 2 off at school Head to Pure Barre Run any errands needed Head home and work Chores around the house Dinner planning Fitnessmomwinecountry work Answer emails Have light lunch or
snack Try to get at least 20 minutes in for a power nap or just quiet time A shower before getting kids -LCB- if I am lucky -RCB- Car pool from school to
sports practice Get home and start prepping dinner Get kids from practices Dinner, homework and family time My shower finally!
Child Care Provider — Jungle Jim Daycare, San Francisco, CA — 6/2013 -7 / 2015 • Cared for group of 15 children five days a week in busy downtown daycare • Led activities and arts and crafts projects to keep children engaged • Helped children with mealtimes and prepared daily
snacks • Supervised children during recreation periodsAfter - School Program Leader — Kitsap County Parks and Recreation, Silverdale, WA — 11 / 2010 - Present • Lead
after school program at local elementary school with about 35 students • Communicate with parents and facilitate child pick - ups in the evenings • Organize
sports activities depending on interest, age, and skill level • Choreograph and rehearse annual
after - school program recital