6 Things You Need To Know About Children And Vitamins So You Can Choose The Best Ones For Your Child

The Huffington Post – Staff Writer

These days, it seems like there are vitamins for everything — from vitamins to boost memory, to those that will improve heart health. But how do we best determine what kinds of vitamins our children need? Should all kids be taking the same vitamins across the board? In partnership with Walgreens, we’ve gathered some important facts about vitamins to help you answer questions like these so you can be sure to pick the best ones for your child’s overall health. (more)

You can raise ‘farm-to-table’ kids, even if you don’t live near a farm

The Toronto Star – Sarah Bradley

Teaching kids where their food comes from is valuable — but actually providing this kind of education in a hands-on way is a challenge for many parents. Not all families have a backyard. Some don’t have easy access to grocery stores that sell fresh foods. And others cannot afford to purchase higher-quality, locally grown foods or participate in Community Supported Agriculture programs. (more)