 A Pediatric Wellness Trail fostering healthy living for kids
Registration Details Event is free and open to the public, but registration is required. For questions about this event, please call the Cape Cod Healthcare Access Line: 877-CAPECOD (877-227-3263) 345 Openings Available. https://www.capecodhealth.org/classes-events/search-results-detail/?eventId=ef78b6cf-fd39-e911-a81a-000d3a611c21 Wellness Trail #2 Healthy Bodies, Health Minds for Children and Teens A Pediatric Wellness Trail Fostering Healthy Living for Kids Sunday, March 24th | 1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. LOCATION: Resort and Conference Center of Hyannis, 35 Scudder Avenue FEATURING: Bart Main, Jr., MD, Child/Adolescent Psychiatrist, Cape Cod Healthcare Centers for Behavioral Health What Does Mental Health Look Like and How Do Kids Get There? Kathryn Rudman, MD, Pediatrician, Seaside Pediatrics How to Build a Healthy Relationship with Food and Body Image in the Age of Social Media Jeffrey Spillane, MD, FACS, Thoracic Surgeon, Cape Cod Healthcare Juul, E-Cigarettes and the Rising Teenage Vaping Epidemic: What Today's Parents Need to Know Nicole Cormier, RD, LDN, Owner, Delicious Living Nutrition, Inc. Nutrient-Dense Lunchboxes and Snacks That Support Intuitive Eating Practices Manny Marrero, MOT, OTR/L, Occupational Therapist, Cape Cod Healthcare Centers for Behavioral Health The Benefits of Mindfulness and Meditation for Parents, Caregivers and Children
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Dr. Bob Mulcahy of Mulcahy Chiropractic is excited to announce a new program he is launching in the office. It's called 'Chiro Kids' and it's a talk he created to help parents begin to realize the amazing benefits chiropractic. You already understand the benefits of chiropractic and this is an opportunity for others to be introduced to the knowledge you have. He will be discussing some research by the International Chiropractic Pediatric Association showing how spinal adjustments are safe for children of all ages. Some conditions that may be improved include: Earache Upper respiratory infection Muscle pain Asthma Allergies ADHD If you wish, feel free to join us at this event, Chiro Kids, on Monday, February 25th at 6:00 pm EST at Mulcahy Family Chiropractic to learn more about the many benefits of chiropractic care during childhood or please spread the word and forward this info to a friend. Please visit drbob.synduit.com/SON0003 to sign up.   Gululu Water Bottle Encourages Kids to Drink Water While Having Fun! By: Amy My son is super-active, but we struggle to make sure he gets enough water each day. Sometimes I feel like it’s a battle. I have to remind him to make sure he is drinking enough fluids and it can feel like nagging. So when we were recently offered a chance to check out this new interactive water bottle from Gululu in exchange for our honest review, we jumped at the chance. I was intrigued right from the beginning. The Gululu is a 13.5-ounce smart water bottle for kids that comes in several colors. This fun water bottle, has a screen on it that features a tamagucci like pet, together they embark on an underwater adventures, helping its pet to get back to its lost Planet Ima. The gamification of the bottle and the new pet-friend encourages kids to drink water, while parents stay updated about their kids intake through the dedicated app! The creators obviously know their customer - the bottle is tough enough to survive the high level of activity it will inevitably see, and according to the website it can survive a three-foot drop. It’s made of BPA-free materials and complies with the FDA’s standards. Gululu was featured on main media publications such as Forbes that declared it as top 5 best kids gadgets, Vauge and others. Their mission is to hydrate the kids of the world- and for every bottle purchased a kid in a developing country is being provided with clean water well for life! through our partnership with Generosity.org organization. This is a great reason to LOVE this product! The Gululu water bottle promotes healthy hydration using a virtual pet game. There is a small screen on the side of the bottle where your child interacts with a virtual pet (choice of 3) from the Gululu Universe. Once it arrived, I immediately hand-washed it (this is NOT dishwasher safe) and charged it while reading through all the directions and the story. We also downloaded the parent app to our phone and set up our daily water goals. The charging station that comes with the product utilizes a USB cord which you can plug into the computer or you can utilize an adaptor for a wall plug. I do wish it came with the adaptor piece; however, we have one for our cell phones so it wasn’t a huge deal.  The 3 pets to choose from all have different skills that they can display as they grow: Noble Ninja, Playful Purpie and Sparkling Sansa. We decided on Noble Ninja as our 1st pet. who is stated to be an adventurer who likes to find new sea creatures! As soon as our bottle had finished charging, we had filled it up and we were ready to go. Ethan took a sip and immediately Ninja appeared. Ethan was able to interact with his pet by touching or shaking the bottle, which prompts the pet to laugh, leap, or play. The pets also grow, but do not require kids to stay in front the computer for hours observing every move. The Gululu pet evolves as your kid drinks water over time. The pets grow and explore for treasures when your kid hydrates regularly. Timely rewards are carefully given to encourage healthy habits to form. Plus more stories and adventures from the Gululu Universe also unfold and you begin to learn the back story. Kids can also play with each other. They can make their pets compare, compete, and play with each other. When two kids shake their bottles close together, their pets become friends. Friends can compare and compete with their habit scores. Now we all know kids are smart and will realize at some point that they MIGHT be able trick Gululu by pouring the water out without drinking it. But this smart water bottle is equipped with a motion sensor and “inclinometer” that measures the movement and the angle of the bottle’s inclination. With these sensors in place, plus a few lines of software code, Gululu can detect whether your kid is drinking or cheating. But this smart water bottle is so much fun; your kid won’t want to cheat. It is important to know that your kid can play with his pet and Gululu can record hydration even without an internet connection. The app where we did some initial setup also helps parents know how much their child is drinking and more. The app syncs with the Gululu water bottle over Wi-Fi and displays the amount of water consumed by your child in a day and in a week as measured by the bottle. It also tells you how much water your kid is drinking every two hours. Finally, it grades your child’s drinking habits.  Aside from keeping track of your child’s hydration level, the app lets you customize your kid’s experience. You can set a personalized hydration goal for your child, which is generated by the app based on his age, weight, height, and activity level. You can also restrict your child from playing with Gululu during school or sleeping hours. I love that they thought to add this feature for parents. When turned on, the School Mode removes Gululu’s game features during normal school hours. The Sleep Mode, on the other hand, prevents your child from playing with Gululu past bedtime. Both modes run automatically based on a schedule so that you don’t have to turn them on and off. We have sent it to school for a few days after letting the teacher know a little about it. Since the start of the school year Ethan has been bringing another water bottle to school but most days doesn’t drink anything from it. Now he has been steadily increasing his water intake during the school day and at home and his concentration seems better.  There are a few other important points to note. According to the website the Gululu can run for 2 to 3 days on a single charge. You then charge the bottle using its wireless charger. Charging takes about three hours. I found that I need to charge it every evening while Ethan sleeps to ensure it works during the day while he is at school. Also only hand wash the water bottle and never pour boiling water into it. Does your kid need encouragement to drink more water? If yes, then Gululu is an excellent solution. Gululu sells for normally for $147 on mygululu.com, which includes the Gululu water bottle, 2 replaceable drinking spouts, a store booklet, a set of reward stickers, a wireless charging dock, and a charging cable. Currently they have a special through Thursday night and you can get one for $79 which means You Save $68.00 or 46% Personally we really love this water bottle and while the price tag initially can scare you, we have been more than impressed with the quality of the product and how educational it is. My son loves it and already I can see improvement in his water habits and his over well being. Yesterday he even came home telling us how great he feels when he drinks water. It is no longer a battle in our home which makes it well worth it. We all need a parenting win and this is an easy way to get one! The kids at school were fascinated by Ethan’s water bottle and want pets of their own too. At $79 this week, the Gululu is worth getting as a gift this year for the holidays plus it is educational and perfect for kids who need a little encouragement on healthy drinking habits. Check out thoughts from Ethan below!  By: Pamela When your child is obsessed with #donuts you make a healthy-ish version using spelt flour, agave, coconut oil, protein powder, eggs, unsweetened applesauce. Check out this delicious kid approved recipe below. Recipe: 1c spelt flower 3 scoops protein powder (I used orgain vanilla) 1/2 t baking soda 1/4 t baking powder 1/8 t pink Himalayan salt Mix together dry Next: 2 eggs 1/2 c unsweetened apple sauce 1T avocado oil 1T vanilla 3T agave Mix together wet. Then add to dry Then Bake 15 min at 375 in a donut tin. Create the glaze: Glaze is 1/4 c dark chocolate with 1t coconut oil melted. Dip top in this then sprinkles. Do you have a special recipe to create a healthier version of your favorite treat? Share below  Pamela is a working mom to an adorable little baby girl. She originally hails from Falmouth, but currently resides on the North Shore with her husband, daughter and their 2 dogs. She is still extremely active in the Cape Cod community and travels down here a lot. She has an incredible amount of experience in the marketing field as well as the health care field. Currently her focus is on healthy living and fun creative projects. She loves being outdoors, spending time with her family and friends as well as a Cape Cod favorite: the beach!
 Cafe Gratitude Review By Molly Cafe Gratitude has six locations all of which are sadly in California. I discovered the location in Newport Beach, CA on a recent and very relax 4 day kid free get away. As many of your know my husband and I eat a mainly Whole Foods Plant Based diet; this diet can making being away from home some what difficult and stressful. So travelling to California I was hopeful but a little apprehensive about dining out. Our first night in Newport Beach I asked at the hotel if there were any good vegan restaurants around and they recommended Cafe Gratitude. We look at the menu and decided to try it out in the morning. We arrived at Cafe Gratitude at 10 expecting it to be open and serving their lunch menu but it turned out they didn’t open until 11am so we went around to Gratitude To Go and decide to come back to the cafe for an early dinner later. On the To Go side of the building is a small store front and about four tables outside (which when the wind blows the wrong way smells of garbage). We ordered Content which is a Cast-iron quiche. Garbanzo flour frittata, Kalamata olives, tomato, red onion, cashew Feta, toasted almond romesco, gluten-free crostini for $12 and Bonita a Breakfast taco plate. Sprouted probiotic brown rice or quinoa, black beans, pico de gallo, avocado, cashew nacho cheese, spicy pepitas, corn tortillas for $13. The Content was amazing with a quiche like texture and satisfying flavor. The Bonita came with a plate of fillings and 4 corn tortillas on the side so you could make your own tacos. It was nice but I would prefer to eat tacos at lunch or dinner and have the Content for breakfast. I also tried some of the other To Go goodies over the next few days. The Holy a gluten free donut ($5) was wonderful with a rich chocolate sauce and blueberries topping a flavorful sponge textured donut that paired excellently with a cup of coffee with almond milk. The Beautiful a gluten free muffin which one days was blueberry lemon and the next day raspberry chocolate were large and delicious, I preferred the blueberry lemon one. These are large muffins and cost $5.50 but because it was vacation worth every penny. I also tried a cookie and piece of coconut pie neither of which were to impressive and the cookie was a little burnt.  As we enjoyed breakfast so much we came back for early dinner the next three afternoons. Between 4-6 they have happy hour specials. During these three trips we tried the following $6 apps Sharing Nachos. Black beans, cashew nacho cheese, pico de gallo, avocado, spicy pepitas, escabeche. Fierce a Crispy tortilla bites. Jerk marinated portobello, roasted garnet yams, cashew queso fresco, pinto beans, roasted tomatillo dipping sauce. And Intuitive a Pomme frites. Purple potato and sweet potato fries, moked salt, gremolata, choice of chipotle ketchup or spicy cashew aioli. All of which were yummy my favorite was the Fierce with its cornie crisp outside and sweet mushy inside. For entrees we tried Magical ($16.00) CG Double Double. Housemade black bean patties, tomato, red onion, chipotle ketchup, cashew macadamia Cheddar, gluten-free amaranth and millet bun, roasted garnet yams. Smokin' ($16.00) Chili bowl. Smokey red bean and tempeh chili, cashew sour cream, crumbled jalapeño biscuit, spicy chopped pickle, scallions. Elated ($16.00) Mole Abuelita enchiladas. Black beans, grilled portobello mushroom, braised butternut squash, salsa verde, avocado, Mexican coleslaw, escabeche. Resolved ($16.00) Southern soul food. Red beans and dirty rice, blackened jerk tempeh, smashed maple yams, spiced collards, coleslaw, jalapeño Cheddar biscuit. And Bountiful ($16.00) Blackened tempeh Bolognese. Quinoa shells, cashew Mozzarella, Brazil nut Parmesan, spinach. My favorite was the Elated with the rich sauce covering the outside and the moist flavorful filling of the enchiladas it really hit the spot. My husbands favorite was the Bountiful the shells were cooked but not mushy and the cashew mozzarella really complemented the sauce; his only complaint was more tempa in the sauce would have been nice. I also really enjoyed the cheddar biscuit and cashew sour cream. All of the dishes were delicious and I would order all of them again! I wish there was a Cafe Gratitude or the like in both Chatham and Cambridge! Have you been to Cafe Gratitude before or know of any good vegan restaurants on Cape Cod? Molly Hubner Team Leader and Educational Consultant Usborne Books & More w4728.myubam.com   By: Sarah R. As a mom, our lives are CRAZY busy right? BUT, have you ever given real thought to what is inside of all those bottles throughout your home? You know - your shampoo, mascara, lip gloss, sunscreen, let alone all the products you use on your kids? What if I told you there is a link between the ingredients in those products and your health and happiness? Serious health diseases like cancer, autism, infertility, allergies, obesity, depression etc...yes, all of these and more- can be linked back to most of the products we are using every. SINGLE. DAY. And that, is NOT OK. (And yes, even those “organic”, “all natural” and “doctor-recommended” brands we are lured by - usually contain harmful ingredients!) Infuriated? Perplexed? Yup. I sure was when I first learned what was really in my products and what they were doing to my body. I was so ticked that I had (literally) bought into all the marketing schemes of the “big brands” that I had blindly trusted, and even some of the lesser known brands that made all kinds of wonderful “claims” about being “safe” and “non-toxic” or “natural.” All that money down the tubes (along with the nasty toxic chemical laden products), and there I was scratching my head. Geez, we shouldn’t need a PhD to choose safe products for ourselves and our families! Turns out we don’t. There IS a solution out there - a 100% non-toxic, truthful, trustworthy line of products. And the best part is - they WORK. And they don’t break the bank either. I get so pumped sharing this information with people, and helping to empower them to lessen the toxic load on themselves and their families!!  So what are these awesome products?!? Where do they come from? It’s called Pure Haven Essentials, a local based in the good old U.S.A (made in our USDA Certified organic facility in Warren, RI). I would be completely remiss if I did not bring this incredible company and their products to your attention because everyone deserves safe, effective, affordable products. (Not to mention a life changing opportunity!) So, are you ready to make a change for the better? Your journey to a safer, healthier, and non-toxic life for yourself and your family starts today. Want to learn more? (Of course you do!) I will send you a FREE "Did you know?" brochure when you fill out the form below! Cheers! -Sarah   Healthy Corn Soup
By Molly On Friday I really wanted something warm and different for dinner so I decided to make some corn soup. A couple years ago my mom had made a yummy corn soup but I didn’t have the recipe or fresh corn. I did a quick google search but none of the recipes I found were what I was looking for so I decided to just to try my own thing based of what I had seen and had available at home. It turned out well and I served it with millet and steamed kale... yum. Healthy Corn Soup *3 cups of frozen corn thawed *3 cups of cold water *¼ tsp of salt *2 TBS of cashews (14g) soaked in enough water to just cover them In a Vitamix puree 1 ½ cups of corn with 3 cups of water. Pour mixture into pot with rest of corn bring to a boil. Once boiling add salt and simmer for 30 minutes. After 30 minutes put soup back in Vitamix with cashews and blend for about 30 seconds then enjoy. Makes about 5 ½ cups of soup. Have you tried any new recipes recently? Molly Hubner Usborne Books & More Independent Educational Consultant I am always looking for people to join my Usborne team, host parties (Facebook or home), or just share these wonderful books! For more information visit my website or contact me at mollyhubner@gmail.com. Plus follow me on Instagram www.instagram.com/mollyhubnersusbornebooks/  Since I stopped eating raw eggs about 5 years ago when I was pregnant with my son and now eggs altogether I really missed cookie dough. So this past weekend I tried making a healthy version of cookie dough modified from Katie Chocolate. Both my kids and I love the recipe and think it tastes like “real” cookie dough. If you are not use to less sweet recipes try this one. This is how I made my cookie dough:
Ingredients: *One 16oz can of chickpeas drained *1/8 tsp baking soda *1 tbsp plus 1 tsp pure vanilla extract *1/4 cup peanut butter *1 and 1/4 cups (7 oz) pitted dates *1/3 cup chocolate chips *1 cup oats Instructions: In a bowl, cover the dates with 1/2 cup water. Let this sit for at least 8 hours or microwave for 1 minute then let sit for 10 minutes. Then add all ingredients (including the dates’ soaking liquid), except chocolate chips, to a food processor (for best results, not a blender) and process until very smooth. Hand mix in chocolate chips. Chill for at least an hour What are your favorite dessert/snack recipes that use beans? Molly Hubner Usborne Books & More Independent Educational Consultant I am always looking for people to join my Usborne team, host parties (Facebook or home), or just share these wonderful books! For more information visit my website or contact me at mollyhubner@gmail.com. Plus follow me on Instagram www.instagram.com/mollyhubnersusbornebooks/ Healthier Eating By Molly So after last weeks blog post you may be wondering what does my family eat for meals/snacks. I will break it down by meal. But first we mainly buy grains and dried beans in bulk from Amazon Subscribe and Save and Purcell Mountain (only beans) for produce, other fresh goods and frozen goods we mostly get from Trader Joe’s.
Breakfast: During week the adults eat oat groats with cinnamon (ceylon) and a banana (we like the Bob’s Red Mill ones). The kids eat a fruit with chunky monkeys, oat bars, peanut butter packet, rice cake, Larabar or like, frozen whole grain waffles or Barbers whole grain animal crackers. On weekends the adults oat groats or eat tofu scramble (tofu, caramelized onions, mushrooms and greens sauteed together) with homemade muffins or whole grain homemade waffles/pancakes. The kids have fruit and the waffles or pancakes (we always freeze the extras for another weekend). Lunch: I eat Peanut Butter sandwich, a fruit and a veggie (usually Santa Cruz PB, TJ’s sprouted grain bread, an apple, and a carrot). My daughter eats lightly salted corn chips, Midel Graham Crackers, or lightly salted rice cake with a fruit and sometimes a nut protein. My son fruit and corn chips, crackers, bread, rice cake or a bar of some sort. My husband eats dinner leftovers and/or PB sandwiches. Dinner: We usually eat beans, a whole grain and a green or other veggie. On the weekend we might have lentil loaf with squash or a home made Indian or tomato sauce dish. The kids have to choose a veggie and grain or bean (they like chickpeas best) but when we have lentil loaf with squash or a home made Indian or tomato sauce dish the kids have a veggie and pasta or a little meat. The beans we like are chickpeas, Christmas Lima beans, Jacob’s Cattle beans, Giant White beans, lentils, black beans, Borlotti beans, split peas, Scarlet Runner beans and Baby Lima beans. Our favorite grains are quinoa, millet, buckwheat and bulgar but we also enjoy rye berries, spelt, brown rice and Sorghum. The adults favorite green is TJ’s Organic Tuscan Kale. We try to eat lots of different veggies as well as sweet potatoes, and squashes. Snack: A snack always starts with a fruit/veggie or something that contains a fruit. Here is a list of store bought snack we get.
We drink mostly water, water with apple cider vinegar, and seltzer water. I do drink a cup of coffee every morning with homemade almond milk (I like it better than store bought). For more great Whole Food Plant Based healthy eating tips check out Dr. Greger. What are your go to healthy meals? Molly Hubner Usborne Books & More Independent Educational Consultant I am always looking for people to join my Usborne team, host parties (Facebook or home), or just share these wonderful books! For more information visit my website or contact me at mollyhubner@gmail.com. Plus follow me on Instagram www.instagram.com/mollyhubnersusbornebooks/ Join Local Cape Cod Moms from Cape Cod Mommies & The Holistic Mama in: The Family Spring Cleanse!4/30/2014  Are you tired of your children begging for junky foods? Does processed packaged food seem to find a way back into your kitchen? Are you feeling like you need to do a diet clean up? Now is a great time to clean things up a bit. That's why I am participating this new online program called, The Family Spring Cleanse. I am super excited about this program because I have not seen anything like this before. Most cleanse diets are created with an individual person in mind but this program was created with the FAMILY in mind. It is safe for everyone to participate, has delicious kid-friendly recipes, and has a simple step by step get started guide. Let's face it, we're Moms, and we don't have time to make separate food for everyone. That's why this program is perfect for busy Moms and their families. All recipes have been kid-tested so you don't have to worry about trying to negotiate with your children to eat "weird" food. Imagine your family happily eating nutritious whole foods and feeling satisfied with their new choices. Here's What People are Saying About Past Programs from The Holistic MamaGetting Your Family On Board: "I've been dabbling with real foods for a few months now, but your challenge has given me more focus. I could eat this way with no problems whatsoever; I was raised mainly on a real food diet. However, the rest of my family...not so much. I really wanted to show my daughter that there are many yummy options other than junk. Thanks for your daily guidance!" - Lisa Belles Trying New Things: I believe that this challenge has led me on a road to more discoveries. I plan to purchase only real foods from now on, at least the majority of the time. I will incorporate some items I already have in the cupboards (that are not real) until they are used up. A couple of new purchases that I have never tried before were coconut oil, chia seed and brown rice flour. There are so many new choices out there and I plan on continuing to try new items to see what I like and what I don't. - Jodi Cooney So, What is The Family Cleanse?A simple, easy to follow, cleanse program made with Families in mind. You will have a system to follow to help you save time and get the process started as soon as you download the cleanse guide. You will also have some AMAZING support during this program - not only from me - but also from all of these fabulous bloggers:
Option # 1 (Free)Join us and make the commitment to clean up your diet and get rid of processed packaged foods. Work on your own to create a meal plan full of healthy real food - heavy on the veggies, low on junk. You will receive:
To enter this program for free & download the free guide click here you will have the option to upgrade to the premium option anytime before May 28th. Option # 2 - Premium Membership ($49)You will receive:
How to Make Cinnamon Honey Grain-free Granola  How to Make Fermented Fruit Leather  How to Make Yogurt in a Dehydrator  This is a group program that starts on May 28th through June 6th. Are you ready to clean up your family's diet?? $500+ of GiveawaysThis program includes the chance to win one of these wonderful prizes from our sponsors. This giveaway will go live once the group program begins on May 28th. Also, as a participant of this program (free or paid) you are entitled to enter the giveaway for the chance to win some prizes from our real food sponsors! These are some of the things you can win:
If you have any questions about this program please don't hesitate to Contact Roxanne.
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