…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…
…teachers. I like this idea because I no longer have to pack my child a lunch on Fridays (the school does not have a cafeteria). But every three months, I…
…started cooking professionally I realized I was spending an awful lot of time and energy cooking at home, too. In fact, when I had my first child and was staying…
…nonfat milk and a small roll or piece of fruit and your meal is complete! Children who build their plates this way will become healthy eaters for life. Make it…
…let the child in you out and play some tug o’ war. A little weight lifting It’s a little outside-the-box, but you can get your weight lifting time in with…
…and Nutrition Examination Survey, 17% of children ages 2-19 are obese. Since today’s obese child is very possibly tomorrow’s diabetic, the rate of diabetes is unlikely to turn around any…
…not overly concerned about what my children ate at McDonald’s since (1) I knew that an overwhelming majority of my children’s meals were made up of nutritious foods and beverages…