Welcome parents! Find practical, up-to-date information you can use to balance good nutrition and a busy family schedule, including recipes, expert interviews, snack and meal tips, and more!

• Learn all about Fuel Up to Play 60 — Encourage your child's school to participate in the program that empowers students to "get active and play" for 60 minutes daily and "fuel up" with nutrient-rich foods.

• Raise Your Hand for Chocolate Milk — Read five reasons why flavored milk matters, then raise your hand by signing the petition.

• Cook with Your Kids — Try this month's easy, nutrient-rich Creamy Vegetable Chowder, Pumpkin Yogurt Cheesecake Shake and Cheeseburger Macaroni Casserole recipes.

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