Sister to Sister

The Importance of Breakfast

Mothers have been saying for decades that breakfast is the most important meal of the day.  And yes, they are right!

Eating breakfast prevents you from crashing and getting too hungry before lunchtime. Nutritionally, when you have breakfast, there’s more of a guarantee that you’re getting the nutrients you need every day.

Better Nutrition:

Healthy Families

Helping children learn how to care for their health begins when they are toddlers, and one of the most fundamental principles that need to be ingrained into children is healthy eating habits.  In order to encourage and maintain a healthy weight, parents and children need to be able to make smart food choices and to encourage physical activity to burn calories. <

We Can Together!

We Can Together!, a grassroots educational campaign held in Washington DC, was designed in 2006 to encourage families to make lifestyle changes to help prevent obesity, diabetes and heart disease.  Partners in the campaign included the DC Mayor’s Office, NHLBI, the Boys and Girls Club and the Washington Wizards basketball team.  The program, initially developed by the NHLBI,

Talking With Children About Stress

According to a recent survey by the American Psychological Association (APA), many Americans - both adults and youth - experience high levels of stress. Adults can more readily identify feelings and causes of stress, and consider ways to manage it. Young people, however, may not recognize signs of stress or know how to respond effectively.