Consider these quick and easy dinner choices that are good for you and your family any night of the week. These picks work well for a rushed Halloween or in the days following, when you’re recovering from the first of the busy holidays. Each Healthy Dining and Kids LiveWell choice includes some of our favorite …
Courtesy of Anita Fernandes of Everyday Health Getting kids to eat healthy is one of the biggest challenges for most parents. This gets even tougher when your kids suffer from attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder or ADHD. It’s a battle that’s well worth fighting however, as certain foods and nutrients can improve your child’s moods, focus, and …
Eating out with kids isn’t always easy. From the wiggles to the boredom to the battles over what and what not to order (“No, you can’t have just a sundae for dinner!”), eating out with kids can be an exhausting minefield, especially when your goal is a nutritious meal that everyone can be happy about. …
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By Dawn Harris WorkitMom.com is a blogging community and resource center for working moms by working moms. Check out Work it Mom for parenting tips, career advice, craft ideas, quick kid-friendly recipes, and more. One of the most common goals among moms is making better food choices and eating healthier. As a busy mom, however, I understand that sometimes convenience …
If you have kids in your life, you know the struggle of enticing them to eat their veggies. The almost daily, frustrating struggle. It’s time to set aside the bribes and begging and try some new strategies to get little ones to eat those good-for-them foods at home and at restaurants. At restaurants, be sure …
You can feel it in the stores and as the calendar flips to August: Back-to-school fever is here. Don’t waste these last weeks of the kids being home for the summer! Enjoy the final weeks before the kids go back to school with these family fun activities: Go to the drive-in! The summer is all …
Do your kids like eating their fruits and veggies? Do they rave about broccoli rabe? Kiss up for cabbage? Plead for pears? No? You’re probably saying something like, “Get real!”—and you’re not alone. Sometimes, it seems like no matter how you try to cajole, convince, entice, or flat-out bribe them, your kids avoid eating healthy …
Make menu planning a fun learning experience by planning themed dinners once a week or once a month. Decide on your theme for the meal and sit the kids down for some help planning the meal. You may end up with some strange food combinations, but that is part of the fun! Courtesy of Obesity Action …
Have you heard of the Healthy Kids Today Prevent Cancer Tomorrow Campaign? The American Institute for Cancer Research, in conjunction with Superkids Nutrition, has started this campaign with the belief that “making simple changes, like eating healthy foods and moving more each day, has the power to give your children a healthier future.” Have you …
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If you’re dreaming of chocolate this holiday season, we have just the dessert recipe for you. Crème au Chocolat cups. Not only is this a vegan recipe, it’s also a great example of a healthy dessert recipe that can help you stay on track without giving up your chocolate! This recipe from Cuisinicity takes a classic …
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