How to Teach Kids about Nutrition without Causing an Eating Disorder
I once heard a picky eating specialist say you shouldn’t teach kids about “healthy food” because it will cause disordered eating. An interesting statement that…
Little Foodies (Kids and Babies)
Natural pregnancy notes, tips for raising babies naturally, how to teach kids to cook and eat a wide variety, and how to integrate real food at school – KS has you covered!
How to Add Healthy Fat to School Lunches
Fat. What a controversial subject! If you were a child of the eighties like me, you were told from a young age that fat is…
How to Prevent Picky Eating with Babies and Toddlers
When my husband and I started talking about having kids and parenting philosophies, I was eager to discuss how to prevent picky eating. Since I…
5 Surprising Ways for a High-Schooler to Cut Weight for Wrestling (That No One Is Using)
Apparently, we grow our kids short and slim, so when my very skinny freshman son decided to join the high-school wrestling team, he was quite…
The Secret to Having a Healthy Halloween
We’re about a week out, and people are getting ready for Halloween. Costumes. Trick-or-Treat ideas. And of course…the food. What To Do About All That…
I Let My Kids Plan and Cook All of Their Own Meals for a Month. Here’s What Happened.
Does it sound crazy? Maybe a little, but believe it or not, letting my kids plan, buy, and cook all of their own food was…
Plant-Based School Lunch Ideas Kids Can Make
Okay, it’s that time, parents. School lunches. Love ‘em, hate ‘em, make what you want of them, but they are here, and we need a…
Are Cell Phones for Toddlers a Good Idea?
I can still remember the play phones my grandma gave to my older siblings and me when I was very little. I believe two were…
Why Do Kids Have Tantrums? Top 5 Reasons for Toddler Tantrums
It happened again. It always does. My toddler (kid #4) has started to respond to the word “no” with a full-on head back, mouth open,…
Use Your Leftovers: 30+ Dinner Recipes to Use for Easy School Lunches
When I think about easy school lunches to pack, I know the world would tell me to buy a Lunchable. Not my style. I’d rather…
The Most Effective Way to Start Your Homeschooling Day
As more parents begin their homeschooling journey, it’s important to understand how to make the transition and the most effective way to start your homeschooling…
Why My 5-Year-Old is My Most Helpful Kid in the Kitchen
You would think that my older kids would be better helpers in the kitchen than my youngest. While there are certain times and tasks where…
Is a Restricted Diet Necessary When Breastfeeding a Baby with Food Allergies?
After my fourth child was born (via my fourth c-section), I couldn’t have anything to eat at first. It’s the rule right after surgery, even…
Teaching Kids to be Conscious Consumers
“Why can’t we eat Kornee Krunch? The TV said it’s a complete breakfast that moms trust!” “I want the purple hand sanitizer with sparkles that…
The Food-Mood Connection: 4 Behavioral Signs of a Gluten Sensitivity
Could you or your child be sensitive to gluten? What are the signs of gluten sensitivity? Read on to see if you have these symptoms…
Kids Cook Dinner Night! Dinner Recipes Kids Can Make
It’s summertime! The perfect time to encourage our kids to develop skills that are harder to focus on during the school year. We want our…
Salad Bar Ideas for a Kid-Friendly Dinner
You can tell a lot about our culture by the way kids eat. Recently we had some friends over, and my kids gave a little…
Breakfast Ideas Kids Can Make This Summer
It’s summertime! While we adjust to new schedules and fun plans, it’s the perfect time to encourage our kids to develop life skills that are…
Healthy Homemade Snack: Fruit Gummies Made with Real Fruit
Don’t even get me started on the term “fruit snacks” when there’s not any fruit involved. You can guess what I think about those sugar-filled…
Homemade Gelatin Square Recipe: Made with Real Fruit Juice
You only need 2 ingredients and 10 minutes to make DIY finger gelatin (use the coupon KS10 for 10% off!) squares! They’re a healthy, homemade version…