The record, 16 août 2012, Supplément 1

The Record newsroom@sherbrookerecord.com BACK TO SCHOOL Thursday, August 16, 2012 Page 1 Easy ways for families to give back this fall A TTlth the Start nf çrbnni anH fho __ ¦ r- „ .With the start of school and the end of lazy summer days, fall is a busy time for many families.It is easy to get caught up in the excitement of new clothes, crisp notebooks, and the hustle-bustle of after-school activities, but balance and continued attention to family values are always recommended.Despite the changing pace of the September routine, for ex ample, many families continue to find a way to give back to the community.Giving back doesn't have to be expensive or time consuming.Here are four realistic ways that families can work together to make a difference: • Grab some rubber gloves and trash bags and head to your local park.Spend an afternoon picking up garbage to make your community's green space nicer than when you found it.• Volunteer your time at your local school, nursing home or community centre.These organizations are always looking for an extra set of hands and you'll meet interesting people at the same time.Alternatively, start small and (I V/1»§ NEWS CANADA Take the chaos out of breakfast According to Breakfast Clubs of Canada, studies show that kids who eat a healthy, balanced breakfast are more interested in school, are better able to concentrate, and have stronger social skills than those who don't.Here are some easy tips to get kids pumped about breakfast: • Make breakfast a family affair: The easiest way to encourage kids to eat a healthy breakfast is for parents to do the same.Set time aside each morning to sit down and eat as a family.Kids are much more likely to imitate the behaviours they observe.• Get the kids involved: Let the kids contribute to menu selection to make them feel invested in breakfast.Big families can plan a weekly schedule that allows each child to participate on a given day.This approach also helps families plan ahead (and even prepare the night before), making breakfast more enjoyable in the morning.• Think outside the plate: Breakfast smoothies are an easy way to pack a nutritious punch.Here's an easy one using ingredients that most families have in their kitchen: put 2 cups of 100% Minute Maid Orange Juice, Vi cup of strawberry yoghurt, 5-6 whole strawberries, a peeled banana and 5 ice cubes in a blender.Blend until smooth.Customize the consistency by adding more or less of any of the ingredients or swap the strawberries for raspberries, depending on preference.It's that easy.This fall, the choices parents make around the breakfast table have the potential to help other kids too.The Minute Maid brand will give a portion of sales of participating 100% juices during the back to school period, up to a maximum of $150,000, to Breakfast Clubs of Canada, a national not-for-profit organization dedicated to providing services and funding to school breakfast programs.More information is available online at minutemaid.ca.www.newscanada.com Bishop's University Serving the community since 1843 Fall 2012 For information about our courses and registration for Sherbrooke, Knowlton, and St.Lambert campuses please visit our website at: http://www.ubishops.ca/TimeTable/fall/Fallcrse.htm offer to babysit your neighbour's kids or visit an elderly member of the community.• Donate your time to a local breakfast program.Club des petits déjeuners du Québec fund school breakfast programs across Canada and depend on help from local volunteers as well as partners, like Minute Maid.This fall, the juice brand is accepting donations for the organization at minutemaid.ca, and is also giving a portion of their sales of participating 100% juices during the back to school period, up to a maximum of $150,000, to help provide breakfast to over 119,000 school kids.• Make a donation to a local charity in your community.While charities always appreciate monetary contributions, many are also open to receiving gently used clothes and toys.News Canada Back-To-School Promotion! 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