Healthy Sips: Understanding Juice in the CACFP
The American Academy of Pediatrics recommends water and milk as the best drink choices for young children. While 100% juice can be part of a healthy diet, it should be limited and served wisely. Our partners at ICN review the CACFP juice requirements and highlights what counts as juice, when and how to serve it, and why limiting juice helps support children’s health.
Calm and Connect Tips
This busy season can bring about big emotions—for both young kids and grownups! But no need to be scared. These Vroom Tips to Calm and Connect support regulation skills before, during, and after the feelings hit.
CACFP Recordkeeping
Accurate recordkeeping is key to meeting the Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP) requirements and ensuring your program’s success. Clear and accurate records help you get reimbursed and stay in compliance. Our partners at ICN provide a list of CACFP recordkeeping requirements to help you stay on track.
Keeping Food Safe: Food Temperatures and Thermometers
September is National Food Safety Education Month, a time to review how to keep food safe. One way to prevent foodborne illness is to cook food to the right temperature. Our partners at ICN explain how to use and care for food thermometers, so you always cook food safely.
Working With Others
Did you know school readiness is more than just math and reading? Our partners at Vroom share how moments outside the classroom help your child build important life skills. And you can start building these skills from day one!
Extreme Weather Resources
Sesame Workshop announced the launch of its new Extreme Weather response initiative to help children, families, and communities prepare for, cope with, and recover from extreme weather like hurricanes, floods, and wildfires.
Identifying Gluten-Free Foods
Learn how to identify gluten-free foods and get a yummy gluten-free snack recipe.
Extreme Heat Resources
Our partners at Sesame Street in Communities have resources to help families stay safe and healthy when extreme heat strikes.
Safe Meals for Field Trips
July is National Picnic Month, a great time to take children outside to explore parks, nature, or community events. But just like any mealtime at your program, food safety is important when you are away from the center. Our partners at ICN show how to pack, store, and serve meals safely for field trips while meeting the Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP) requirements.
Storing Fruits and Veggies Safely
When you handle and store fruits and vegetables correctly, they stay fresh and safe for the children in your care. Our partners at ICN have tips for cleaning and storing produce to help prevent waste and keep food safe.