eatright.org include baked sweet potato strips, fruit smoothies in small cups, and peel-and-eat edamame. 4. There are lots of natural and fun environmentally friendly
ways of decorating for parties. Some creative ideas recommended on
www.attachedtoparenting.com include hanging a clothesline and wooden clothespins and attaching paintings or drawings by the birthday child. You could also hang photos of the birthday child from various years of the child’s life. Of course balloons are always a welcome addition to any party. Another great place to find ideas for natural homemade birthday party decorating is on www.pinter-
est.com. The key to offering a healthy natural environment for your
child’s birthday party is planning time, and even more importantly, a little quiet time for brainstorming. There are a wealth of creative ideas out there, many of which can be accessed through simple in- ternet searches on sites such as
www.marthastewart.com. As a par- ent, particularly one that is so committed to raising a healthy natural child, it is important to loosen the reigns at times. As my husband often says... if only to reduce future rebellion. But equally important to consider is where the reigns need to be loosened. Giving refined sugar to our children at a birthday party is easily avoided while still maintaining a super fun atmosphere. The first step is not assuming that the childhood we experienced many years ago is the standard for today. Just because we may think that our child would be devas- tated if we don’t offer sugary lollipops as a party favor, doesn’t mean that they actually will. Try offering fun healthy suggestions first and take it from there!
Ayelet Connell-Giammatteo, PhD, PT, IMT,C is the Practice Manager and Director of Pediatrics for Regional Physical Therapy and The Institute of Integrative Manual Therapy (IIMT), headquar- tered in Bloomfield, CT. She is also the Dean of the Connecticut School of Integrative Manual Therapy (CSIMT). Dr. Connell-Giam- matteo has taught courses in IMT nationally and internationally for over 15 years. She received her doctoral degree focusing in neuro- pediatrics, with a concentration in autism. Dr. Connell-Giammatteo is a Physical Therapist and Certified
Integrative Manual Therapist. She has been practicing in the field of IMT for over 15 years. Dr. Connell-Giammatteo is a graduate of the Institute of Functional Medicine’s program “Applying Functional Medicine into Clinical Practice” focusing on nutritional wellness. She is also a local of this community and has been living in the Greater Hartford area for many years. In addition to managing the clinical and educational arms of IMT, she also integrates a healthy lifestyle at home with her husband, children, and dogs. See ad on page 33.
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