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My youngest son was having trouble focusing in the classroom. His teacher would tell me that he's a great kid, but he just won't consistently pay attention to the lessons and this was affecting his productivity and grades. Upon hearing this story, Patty was quick to ask me what my son's eating habits were like. I told her that the mornings are the busiest for me so I relied on the breakfast provided at my son's school. They varied from day to day, but the meals consisted of: cereal with milk, pancakes with syrup, sweet muffin and fruit, french toast sticks with syrup. Patty went on to explain why these options could quite possibly be the reason for my son's inability to focus in the classroom. She asked if I would be willing to make breakfast at home for a month, using her suggested meal strategy based on her knowledge as a health coach. Let me tell you, when that month was up, my son was a completely different child. His teacher said that not only was he focused in the class, he was eager to participate in their daily lessons. I had no idea that the breakfast he was having at school was the cause and that a healthy balance of whole grains, proteins, fresh fruits and non dairy milks was the answer my son needed. I thank Patty for the impact of sharing her knowledge and how it changed my son.