Nourishing Futures,
One School at a Time
A practical, judgment-free wellness program designed by Certified Nutritionist Maggie Brown to support student health.
Practical Wellness Support Created by a Certified Integrative Nutritionist
What is Smart Start?
The Smart Start Initiative is a school-based wellness program that brings simple, sustainable nutrition support to the classroom. It’s built for real schools, real teachers, and real families—offering easy strategies that fit into your existing routines, not on top of them.
When we support smarter food choices and build consistent, positive messages around wellness, we help improve learning, energy, and focus—while also tackling long-term concerns like childhood obesity, type 2 diabetes, and poor nutrition habits.
Who This For?
K-8 Schools
Elementary & Junior High Schools (K–8)
Teachers
Teachers who want healthy, happy classrooms.
Administrators
Administrators looking to strengthen school wellness
Parents
Parents who want simple, real-life support
What's Included:
Faculty & Staff Sessions
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Food choices that help improve learning, mood, and behavior
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Snack ideas for parents and caregivers that are affordable and easy
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Empowering, judgment-free ways to talk about food and health
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Creative and fun non-food reward alternatives that won’t break the bank
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Tools like the Smart Start Snack List, Reward System Upgrades, and Mini Nutrition Lessons that teachers can easily fold into the day
Student Nutrition Class
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The basics of balanced eating
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How food fuels energy, mood, and focus
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That healthy choices can feel fun—not restrictive or boring
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Optional Parent Session: A relaxed, informative session for parents that mirrors the student messaging and includes practical take-home tips to support healthy habits at home—no pressure or perfection needed.
“Wellness shouldn’t be overwhelming—it should feel possible.”
— Maggie Brown, CN
Small Shifts. Big Impact.
Ready to Begin?
We’d love to connect! Fill out the form below to schedule a consult or learn more.
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What grade levels is Smart Start for?So far, we are focused on K-8 but will branch out to High school soon!
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How long is the program?The core visit includes a faculty/staff session, a student class, and an optional parent session—all delivered in one day. However, we can tailor the format to fit your school’s schedule or wellness week.
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Is this another thing for teachers to add to their plates?Not at all. Smart Start is designed to support teachers, not burden them. The tools we offer—like snack guides, reward system upgrades, and mini nutrition lessons—are meant to integrate easily into what’s already happening in the classroom.
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What’s covered in the student session?Whether you’re a student, teacher, staff member, or parent, this session dives into the powerful connection between food, movement, and mindset. We explore how daily choices impact energy, mood, focus, and long-term health—and how small shifts can make a big difference. It's fun, interactive, and designed to empower everyone on campus to model and support healthy habits that uplift the entire school culture.
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What if we already have a wellness policy in place?That’s great! Smart Start works alongside existing wellness efforts and can help bring them to life with fresh language, hands-on ideas, and faculty alignment.
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Is this just about food?Nope. The Smart Start Initiative isn’t just about food—it’s about fueling the whole student. We dive into nutrition, fitness, and smart lifestyle habits that build strong bodies and sharp minds. It’s all about creating healthy routines and empowering choices that benefit students, staff, and the entire school culture...not just a lunch upgrade!
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How much does it cost?Program pricing varies depending on the number of sessions, student groups, and travel. Contact us directly for a custom quote—we’ll work with your goals and your budget.
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How do we book a visit?Fill out the contact form and we’ll get back to you within 2 business days to answer questions and schedule your visit.
About Maggie Brown
Certified Integrative Nutritionist
Maggie Brown is a Certified Nutritionist, educator, and mom with a passion for making wellness feel doable—not overwhelming. With over a decade of experience in nutrition coaching and school-based health education,
Maggie created the Smart Start Initiative to support students, teachers, and families with practical tools that fit into real life. Her approach is grounded, encouraging, and built around small shifts that lead to big change—because when we support the adults, the kids thrive.
