Join in to listen to these small group conversations on Thursdays to learn and connect with professionals who are facing the same challenges and opportunities you do. Unscripted and dynamic, talk shop presenters will share ideas and solutions.

At our center in Lakeside, CA we have a lot of children not attending due to their parents not working during the pandemic. We offer them a 'Meals To Go' program. Our chef makes and packs a week's worth of meals including breakfast, lunch, and a snack. The parents pick up the meals every Monday morning. We do this to ensure our enrolled children who are currently at home have healthy nutritious meals for the week. Some parents have called and asked for the recipe of our chef's dishes and some say if it weren't for us that their child would not be eating. We have been serving meals since March 2020 and have been very successful so far. ~ Shannon Spencer

Did you know that the core muscles stabilize, align and move the trunk of the body? If our core is not strong, it can cause poor posture, balance, and endurance. It can even effect gross and fine motor skills. Try one of these fun exercises each day with your kids. You will be able to see them get stronger!

Combine lentils, water, and tomatoes and place in 2-quart casserole dish. Cover tightly with lid or foil and bake at 350 degrees for 30 minutes. Remove from oven and add carrots. Stir, cover, and bake 30 minutes longer. Remove cover and sprinkle cheese on top. Bake, uncovered 5 minutes, until cheese melts.