{"id":1600884,"date":"2020-08-24T23:46:05","date_gmt":"2020-08-25T03:46:05","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/divine.ca\/?p=1600884"},"modified":"2020-08-24T23:46:58","modified_gmt":"2020-08-25T03:46:58","slug":"end-the-summer-by-bringing-a-little-sunshine-into-peoples-lives","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/divine.ca\/en\/end-the-summer-by-bringing-a-little-sunshine-into-peoples-lives\/","title":{"rendered":"End the Summer By Bringing a Little Sunshine into People\u2019s Lives"},"content":{"rendered":"

DIVINE X Dole Canada<\/strong><\/p>\n

All parents want their children to start the school year off right.\u00a0 That means making sure that they get enough rest, have a balance of activity and screen time and of course have nutritious meals to give them the energy that they need. Unfortunately, not everyone can afford nutritious food.\u00a0 Dole Foods of Canada recently launched \u201cSunshine For All\u201d<\/a>, an important campaign that will help provide all Canadians with an equal opportunity to nutritious food.\u00a0 Take a look at the program and tips on how you can encourage your kids to bring a little sunshine into the lives of others.<\/p>\n

Sunshine for All<\/strong><\/p>\n

As a company, Dole\u2019s mission is to provide everyone with an equal opportunity to nutritious food.\u00a0 Dole has a history of living up to this mission, and this campaign is no different. To inspire Canadians to include nutritious food in their daily lives, Dole Foods Canada partnered with Chef Cory Vitiello, a long-time supporter of healthy eating programs for kids and families.<\/p>\n

\u201cWith many families preparing meals together every day, it\u2019s important to include nutritious foods, like Dole Canned Pineapple and Dole Fruit Bowls with options like Dole Mandarin Oranges and Dole Diced Peaches,\u201d says Chef Cory Vitiello, \u201cThese pantry staples not only save you prep time, but also provide a great base for fun summer treats like my <\/strong>Pineapple & Coconut Chia Seed Pudding<\/strong><\/a>, <\/strong>Peach, Kale & Yogurt Frozen Pops<\/strong><\/a> and <\/strong>Soba Noodle & Mandarin Orange Bowl<\/strong><\/a>\u201d.<\/strong><\/p>\n

Until August 31, for every recipe image featuring Dole product shared on social media using the hashtag\u00a0 \u2014\u00a0 #Dolesunshineforall, Dole Foods Canada will donate $1, to a maximum of $10,000 to Food Banks Canada. These funds will help support families in-need.<\/p>\n

\u201cWe want to see how you are bringing some sunshine into your day and hope you will share images of you and your family enjoying your Dole creations on social media,\u201d says Jerry Mancini, Vice President and General Manager of Dole Foods of Canada Company.<\/strong><\/p>\n

Spreading Sunshine<\/strong><\/p>\n

According to a poll on Psychology Today*, 95% of Moms said it was very important to them that their child understand about giving back to their community. The other 5% said it was important but not a top priority.\u00a0 Not one person said that it wasn\u2019t important.\u00a0 The challenge for many parents is where to start.\u00a0 There are literally hundreds of ways to guide your children and help them spread sunshine, but we narrowed it down to these tips:<\/p>\n

Clothing, Toy and Book Donations<\/strong><\/p>\n

Not everybody can afford to provide financial support, but everyone has to clean their house.\u00a0 Take some time with your child to go through clothing that doesn\u2019t fit them anymore.\u00a0 Be clear with them that the clothing will go to other little boys and girls just like them who may not be able to afford new clothes.\u00a0 Make sure that all of the clothing is washed and checked for damage before you donate the items.<\/p>\n

Children also outgrow books and toys, but may be resistant to giving them up.\u00a0 Don\u2019t do these items on the same day as the clothing. The day that you are decluttering the books and toys, get them involved in the process.\u00a0 Let them pick an item that they no longer want and add it to the pile, then let them keep selecting items.\u00a0 If they are having challenges, remind them that they have plenty of toys and books, and that some children aren\u2019t as lucky, especially if they no longer use the items.<\/p>\n

Donate to a Food Bank<\/strong><\/p>\n

If you can afford to, buy some extra canned goods like Dole canned pineapples, peaches or fruit bowls and other non-perishable items to donate to a food bank.\u00a0 Have your children \u201cshop your pantry\u201d for the items to donate.\u00a0 As a family, drop off the donations to a local food bank, you can find them on Food Banks of Canada\u2019s website. Once things normalize, you may even want to volunteer together as a family for a day.<\/p>\n

Recycle<\/strong><\/p>\n

It is important to give back to the community, but it is also important to give back to the Earth.\u00a0 Let them help sort things that you will be recycling and explain why it\u2019s so important.\u00a0 Re-use items like paper towel rolls for craft-time and explain why it\u2019s important to re-use items too.<\/p>\n

Kindness Rocks<\/strong><\/p>\n

Kindness rocks have brought sunshine into people\u2019s lives, especially this year.\u00a0 Have your children paint the rocks and take them for a walk around the neighbourhood or to a park.\u00a0 If you have a neighbour that needs a little extra support, make them a personal kindness rock and leave it for them to find.<\/p>\n

Write a Thank You Note<\/strong><\/p>\n

It may seem old-fashioned, but people love receiving notes or even special drawings.\u00a0 You can mail it to a friend or family member who has done something thoughtful for your child.\u00a0 Encourage them to write a thank you to a former teacher or someone that has had a positive impact on their lives.<\/p>\n

These ideas are just a few ways that you can encourage your children to be kind to others and give back.\u00a0 We want to hear your ideas too!<\/p>\n

*Psychology Today, February 19, 2019, Alison Escalente, MD<\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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