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…
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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…
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…
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…
Which Kids Cooking Classes are Best for You?
Looking for kids cooking classes? What’s the best cooking class for kids? What about online kids cookery classes? Here’s a comparison of all the kids…
All This White Sugar is Harming Our Kids: Here’s What We Can Do About It!
This is a guest post from Jess Sherman, RHN of Raising Resilience. I hear a lot of worry and confusion from parents about sugar, like:…
Why Treats at School Should Have Been Banned Decades Ago
We live in a frighteningly litigious society, don’t you think? I’m looking at you, burglars who sue homeowners because they got injured during a B&E…and…
How to Be a Mind Reader When it Comes to Feeding Your Kids
My one-year-old is a pretty good eater. He generally likes most things and really loves it when he gets to try something new. But the…
{Series: Those Weird Veggies} Everything You Didn’t Know to Ask About Rutabaga + Scalloped Rutabaga Recipe
This post is a continuation of a series on “Those Weird Veggies.” You can also read about parsnips and kohlrabi. Are you an avid gardener?…
Busy Schedules are Ruining our Eating Habits
Between jobs, school, activities, and appointments, many families today spend a lot of time in the car. It’s tempting to make travel time double as…
How to Teach Your Kids to Cook (In Just Two Weeks!)
Can you believe a mom of 4 could teach her big kids how to cook in just 2 weeks?? I love that Mary used my…
Potential or (Soda) Pop: What’s the Future of Food Pantries?
Not long ago, we had a conversation on the Kitchen Stewardship® Facebook page about whether food stamps (actually called SNAP benefits) should be used for…
Best Kids’ Cooking Videos Online (for Healthy Foods)
Check out some of the best kids cooking videos online… Did you know it is thought that people will remember 90% of what they see…
Every Parent’s Goal: Raising Responsible Kids
Ah, January…Christmas is over. Winter is really setting in. The second semester of school is starting. Time for routines and a fresh start. Everyone is…
This is Why your Kid isn’t Eating Lunch at School (and How to Fix it)
Your child brings ANOTHER lunchbox home half (or less) eaten and you start to feel the emotions rising inside of you… Why didn’t they eat…
How Long Will it Take Your Child to Get The “Recommended” Amount of Added Sugar in a Normal Day?
The other day I was walking through the yogurt section at the local grocery store checking nutrition labels for sugar amounts. I was SHOCKED! And…
What You Need to Know about How Food Dyes and Behavior Are Connected
I’m not sure if it’s my over-tired postpartum brain, or simply the fact that as I get older I’ve stopped caring what people think -…
Easy Tips to Get Kids to Eat Veggies and Want to Cook
Inspiring kids to eat healthy and learn to cook is my passion. I hope with my online cooking classes for kids I’m helping parents do just that…
20 Recipes Kids Can Make (That Aren’t Braindead Easy)
Here’s one for you: Q: What do you get when you cross a child under 10, a can of bread dough, and a bag of…
Study Shows: Learning to Cook As a Kid Improves Nutrition a Decade Later!
Does teaching kids to cook help them to eat healthier as an adult? Hmmmm… I love science, but sometimes it’s baffling that certain things even…