When it comes to teaching your kids healthy habits, there may not be a manual, but there are some tried and true recommendations that can help you set your children up for success. This tip can help. By Sara Lucero If you’re like many of us parents out there, sometimes you wish there were a …
Successfully parenting your child towards lifelong healthy eating habits involves the entire family, including caregivers (nannies, babysitters and grandparents). Chances are that if you have kids, you have some kind of child care. Whether it’s the weekly sleepover at Grandma and Grandpa’s house to give you a much-needed break or a nanny watching your kids …
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Healthy and Fun Ideas for an Easy Valentine’s Day with the Family. Valentine’s Day and restaurants seem to go hand-in-hand. The idea of sharing a meal out with that special someone has long been a favorite way to spend this love-filled holiday. That doesn’t mean you can’t start some new traditions, especially when you have …
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School is winding down, and the weather is heating up. May is giving way to June, and Memorial Day is right around the corner. This holiday is about so much more than backyard barbecues and splashing good fun. It’s also an opportunity to remember and celebrate those who fought for our country, while spending quality …
You know your family is supposed to eat at least five servings of vegetables and fruits a day, but that doesn’t mean you have to eat the same ones over and over. While apples, grapes and bananas are staples of American fruit consumption, there are many other fruits for your family to try. By: Kristen …
When I cook meals at home, even for my large family, I always try to be sure there are plenty of leftovers. I love leftovers, either as is or to create something fun, exciting and different from the original meal. By Dawn Harris, WorkitMom.com Contributor WorkitMom.com is a blogging community and resource center for working moms by working moms. Check out …
It’s important to take time each week to get your kids involved in meal planning and preparation … you may even learn something from them! While restaurants can be a great option for busy families throughout the week, getting kids cooking in the kitchen is a must, too. Cooking together as a family teaches kids …
Halloween is edging closer and with it, all the sweet treats. Why not take advantage of the holiday with scary good family meals that make healthy eating frightfully fun? Kids will get the nutrition they need to balance out the extra treats, and parents can side-step some of the meal time battles—plus, everyone will get …
We think it’s safe to say that when it comes to healthy eating, almost every parent out there has faced some resistance from their kids. Moms, dads, grandparents and other caregivers have begged, bribed, tricked and flat out TOLD kids to eat healthier foods like vegetables, whole grains and lean proteins. It’s no easy task! …
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Courtesy of ShopWell Planning healthy meals and healthy snacks for a family can be a true test of creativity and diplomacy. Having several meals and plenty of healthy snacks at the ready for when hunger strikes (especially with picky eaters at the table) can tax even the most experienced parents. The trick is not to reinvent …
