If you’re not pushed over the bad-mommy edge by one glaring headline (“Study Shows Kids Need Extra Vitamin D!”), another will come and take you down (“Omega-3 Fatty Acids Are Essential to Brain Development!”).
Pull yourself up with the help of SmartyPants, an all-in-one vitamin that takes the busywork out of raising healthy kids.
Each gummy supplement is fortified with Omega-3s from ecofriendly fish sources (no need to worry about mercury) and 100 percent of the recommended amount of vitamin D3 (take that, sunblock). And instead of high-fructose corn syrup, they have the real stuff — just five grams of organic cane sugar per serving.
Plus, for every bottle you buy, the company gives a matching nutrient grant to a child in need through the nonprofit Vitamin Angels.
Making way for a new headline: “Mom Helps the World While Raising Healthy Kids!”
Available online at wearesmartypants.com, $22.
Our No. 1 resolution in 2011: to help you keep your family healthy, active, and organized. Find out how.

TASTE
Healthy Bites Baby Food
What: The local market whips up new palate-pleasing flavors ($2-$2.50) from locally sourced, organic ingredients.
Why: Custom combos are tailored to your growing gourmand’s taste.
When: Mon.-Fri., 8 a.m.-9 p.m.; Sat. & Sun., 9 a.m.-8 p.m.
Where: Healthy Bites To-Go, 2521 Christian St. (215-259-8646).
EXPLORE
National Liberty Museum’s Sunday Activities
What: Free guided tours, plus make-and-take crafts.
Why: Artsy projects like jelly-bean people mean the exhibits spring to life.
When: Ongoing. Sun., noon-6 p.m.
Where: 321 Chestnut St. (215-925-2800). Adults $7; children, $2; under 2, free.
GLIDE
Blue Cross RiverRink
What: Take a few laps or show off your fancy spins.
Why: One more excuse to fend off freezing temperatures with a cup of hot cocoa.
When: Thru Mar. 6. Schedule online at riverrink.com.
Where: Penn’s Landing, Columbus Blvd. & Market St. (215-925-7465). Adults and children, $8-$9.
Photo: Courtesy of Smarty Pants















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