The US rural healthcare system is standing at the edge of a cliff. The passage of the “One Big Beautiful Bill” last summer initiated simultaneous elimination of healthcare subsidies and creation of new barriers to Medicaid eligibility, thus threatening access to healthcare of an estimated 2.8 millions of rural Americans. To put this in perspective,…
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Mercedes Sanchez, Mirella Rodriguez, Lynn Fredericks, and Mari Strand Cary By Lynn Fredericks, Founder and CEO, FamilyCook Productions SxSW was an exciting new opportunity to engage with educators across the US and identify: 1) what was on their minds and 2) the type of programming they are seeking. Although FamilyCook’s primary mission is food-related…
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FamilyCook Productions, alongside a panel of leading experts in early education, invites educators, administrators, and nutrition advocates to a discussion on the powerful drivers of behavior change in young learners. This engaging webinar will provide insights from 20 years of research on culinary nutrition education, focusing on strategies that educators can employ today to nurture…
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As schools across the country prepare their budgets for the upcoming academic year, a critical financial milestone looms on the horizon. The expiration date for the Elementary and Secondary School Emergency Relief (ESSER) III funds are fast approaching. These funds, initially provided to mitigate the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic, have been crucial in maintaining…
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The award, valued at $1 Million, expands “Nibble with Willow™” Program in NYC [New York, NEW YORK, April 9, 2024] – FamilyCook Productions is thrilled to announce it is a grand prize winner in the Robin Hood FUEL for 50 challenge, a three-year, $10 million initiative to bolster learning and development opportunities for young children…
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The emerging field of Teaching Kitchens has been growing rapidly, especially among health professionals (nutritionists, health coaches, nurses, physicians etc.). As pioneers in the field, we know that developing the workforces for this new field is critical. FamilyCook foresees a range of roles, including peer educators and Teaching Kitchen Assistants, whose backgrounds mirror the diverse communities…
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Series is part of a play-based nutrition program for preschool and elementary students Oct. 10, 2023 In an era where children’s programming is in search of fresh innovation, a new animated series, Nibble with Willow, is set to captivate young audiences and inspire healthy eating habits nationwide. Created by FamilyCook Productions, a pioneer in culinary…
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We live in an environment where child nutrition often takes the back burner in favor of convenience, even when educational programs designed to encourage healthy eating are in place. All too often, these programs are limited to the same narrow range of foods and fail to inspire lasting learning–but it doesn’t have to be that…
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As parents and educators, we all want to encourage our children to develop healthy habits that span across their physical, emotional and social well-being. It’s no secret that digital channels play a large role in how young minds think and grow; but did you know it can also be an incredible tool for implementing positive…
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Having the funding and ability to follow participants in Teaching Kitchen (TK) interventions over time is extremely difficult and rare. Most programs are working off of philanthropic grants with shorter time frames and such funding sources are infrequently renewed. Hence just keeping a TK effort going is tough enough, let alone obtaining IRB approval and…
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