| We all know breakfast is the most important | | | | smoothie? Toss whatever fruit you have in |
| meal of the day. And that children that eat | | | | the blender with milk.when you have a little |
| breakfast do better in school than those who | | | | time, prepare a large batch of pancakes or |
| don't.However, we also all know that it isn't | | | | waffles. Freeze in a single layer, then |
| always easy to find time to prepare that | | | | stack in a zip-top bag. In the mornings, pop |
| all-important meal or to convince our | | | | one into the toaster, then top with fruit |
| children to eat it!One way to create a | | | | and yogurt.or spread peanut butter and jelly |
| positive attitude toward breakfast in your | | | | between 2 pancakes.try some non-traditional |
| children is by showing them that you enjoy | | | | foods, like leftover pizza--kids nearly |
| breakfast!Eating breakfast as a family is a | | | | always go for it!kids don't want to drink |
| great opportunity to spend some quality time | | | | their juice? Try this easy recipe for Orange |
| together. Spending time together, making | | | | Juice Smoothies.1/2 cup orange juice1/4 cup |
| breakfast can turn out to be a child's | | | | sugar1/2 cup milk1/2 cup water1/2 teaspoon |
| favorite part of the day!By being creative | | | | vanilla5 or 6 ice cubesMix all ingredients in |
| and maybe just a little bit organized, you | | | | blender till smooth.Breakfast doesn't have to |
| can make a variety of tasty and healthy | | | | be ham and eggs anymore! Nor does it have to |
| breakfasts. Try these ideas:for a quick and | | | | be cold cereal. By using a little creativity |
| easy breakfast try a toasted bagel spread | | | | you can have a healthy breakfast every |
| with low-fat cream cheese.or peanut butter | | | | morning! |
| spread on whole-wheat toast.how about a fruit | | | | |