As a parent, I’m often asked: “How do you teach life skills like cooking, cleaning, or budgeting?” I love answering that question (because that’s literally…
The “Unteachable” Life Skills Our Kids Need Most (and How We Can Help) Read More »
When I think about teaching life skills to my kids, I always come back to one core truth: it’s not just about checking a skill…
Teaching Life Skills: The Best Hack I’ve Used (and What Other Smart Parents Swear By) Read More »
When I was a kid, I never once said, “I want to be a digital entrepreneur when I grow up.” I never had “be a…
Top 10 Life Skills to Teach Your Kids Before They Turn 18 Read More »
When you’re a real food family, it becomes clear that other households’ pantries, fridges, and freezers look very different from what your kids are used…
Real Food Family Tries Soda Pop | Kids Never Had Soda! Read More »
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…
How to Teach Kids about Nutrition without Causing an Eating Disorder Read More »
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…
How to Prevent Picky Eating with Babies and Toddlers Read More »
“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…
Teaching Kids to be Conscious Consumers Read More »
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…
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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…
Which Kids Cooking Classes are Best for You? Read More »
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:…
All This White Sugar is Harming Our Kids: Here’s What We Can Do About It! Read More »
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…
Why Treats at School Should Have Been Banned Decades Ago Read More »
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…
How to Be a Mind Reader When it Comes to Feeding Your Kids Read More »
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?…
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…
How to Teach Your Kids to Cook (In Just Two Weeks!) Read More »
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…
Potential or (Soda) Pop: What’s the Future of Food Pantries? Read More »
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…
Best Kids’ Cooking Videos Online (for Healthy Foods) Read More »
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…
This Is Why Your Kid Isn’t Eating Lunch at School (and How to Fix It) Read More »
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…
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 -…
What You Need to Know about How Food Dyes and Behavior Are Connected Read More »
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…
Easy Tips to Get Kids to Eat Veggies and Want to Cook Read More »
