Do you have a fun, fabulous, original recipe you'd be willing to share? If so, please send your gem to [email protected] Preference will be given to vegetarian, low-glycemic, wheat- and dairy-free concoctions. Teach the kids that comfort foods don’t necessarily mean bad-for-you fare with these two flavorful recipes. (Neither dish involves actually cooking the food, so your young chefs might even [...]
When grandparents are regular sitters, or if your kids are cared for in part by in-laws, they’re eating a lot of meals and snacks on their watch—which could influence not only your child’s food and nutrient intake, but also their day-to-day habits. So what if everyone doesn’t see eye-to-eye on what is and isn’t OK [...]
Do you have a fun, fabulous, original recipe you'd be willing to share? If so, please send your gem to [email protected] Preference will be given to vegetarian, low-glycemic, wheat- and dairy-free concoctions. Kids of all ages like ice cream and cold, creamy desserts. Here are two options—both are dairy-free and neither contains refined sugar. RAW BANANA [...]
(Shhh...don't tell them it's healthy!) Teaching children healthy mealtime habits doesn’t have to be a battle if what lies behind the refrigerator doors is quick, easy and ready when you are. If you’re feeling like your pantry needs a makeover, start by eliminating processed, packaged foods and making the transition to whole, fresh vegetables, fruits and grains. [...]
Eating habits are learned behaviors. Even if you're the model of perfect parenting, no kids eat all meals and snacks at home, and once they leave the house, temptation is everywhere—from heavily-advertised fast foods to grandma's well-intentioned cookie plate. To teach children to select the right foods when they are left to their own devices, [...]