…well on fruit and you can use them to make small sandwich cutouts too. Children are especially drawn to these creations and it encourages healthy snacking. Get everyone up and…
…nourishing our bodies with the “right” calories is a balancing act. Sure, a low-calorie beverage makes a lot of sense but, a low-calorie snack may not be the smartest choice….
…it’s a helpful reminder of their role in feeding. Provide regular meals and snacks. Consistent and structured meal and snack times are especially beneficial to young children. It provides reassurance…
…chicken salad Lemony lentil salad with feta Quinoa pesto salad Fruit snacks for the win The abundance of summer fruit makes it easy to choose nature’s sweet treats at snack…
As my daughter started her first year of all-day school this Fall, I came upon the decision of whether she should pack or buy her lunch. No, it’s not rocket…
I have often read how parents should include children in the preparation of meals, as they are more likely to eat what they’ve helped create. It makes sense to me,…
…and appealing lunch while still getting the kids to school on time, I had an epiphany. Why should I be a short-order cook every morning, fixing each child exactly what…
…hungry children. I give them art projects, recommend games to play, let them ‘help’ me cook. Mostly, I try to keep them from whining, or hurting themselves, so that I…