Kids And Food

Are you wasting money on organic food for kids?

Michelle Maffei — Tue, 25 Dec 2012 10:00:00 -0800

Despite assertions that organic food is best for your kiddos, you may want to uncover the American Academy of Pediatrics' findings before you dish out the extra cash. From the benefits of avoiding pesticides to the evident health benefits of varieties of cuisine, are you wasting money on organic food for kids?

Mom story: My kids have life-threatening food allergies

Julie Weingarden Dubin — Thu, 29 Nov 2012 08:00:00 -0800

Jackie Ourman, 37, of Irvington, New York, is raising three boys — two with life-threatening food allergies — all while studying the culinary arts and managing her own celiac disease. Read why she won’t let her kids give up on eating delicious foods, despite their dietary restrictions.

Is red meat safe for children?

Tracee M. Herbaugh — Mon, 02 Apr 2012 11:00:00 -0700

Red meat has come under fire as of late. And now, the Harvard School of Public Health says any amount of the American staple may be associated with an increased risk of cardiovascular disease and cancer. This news begs the question: Should children be eating something that has so many known health risks? When it is socially unacceptable to load kids up on sugar, soda-pop and cookies, why is red meat any different?

School soda bans have virtually zero impact

Tracee M. Herbaugh — Tue, 13 Mar 2012 13:00:00 -0700

Has soda replaced water and milk as the beverage of choice in your child's diet? If so, don't think a ban on these sugary drinks at school will stop him during the day. He can still get his soda fix despite the state-mandated laws regulating what drinks can be sold inside schools.

New tips for encouraging kids to eat well

Elaina Verhoff — Thu, 15 Sep 2011 07:06:00 -0700

Don’t give up when your little one zips her lips to the peas. You can turn your picky kids into good eaters; the key is to get them involved. Follow these tips, give it some time, and you will see that you can raise kids who appreciate good, healthy food.

Nutrition labels 101: Keeping kids healthy

Heather Barnett — Thu, 01 Sep 2011 19:00:00 -0700

Sure, you know how to read a nutrition label to find out how many calories and calories from fat are in your favorite products. A lot more info is on that label, though. Here's what it all means for you and for your kids.

Timesaving tips for on-the-go lunches

Heather Barnett — Thu, 01 Sep 2011 17:59:00 -0700

When you're just trying to get everyone in the car on time, lunch is the last thing you're thinking about. These tried-and-true tips will keep your lunches healthy and your school mornings on schedule.

Lunchbox boredom busters

Heather Barnett — Thu, 01 Sep 2011 17:42:00 -0700

Are your kids suffering from lunchbox boredom? Symptoms include sour faces, food trading and extra uneaten food. As a busy mom, you need a routine and go-to lunch ideas, but that doesn't mean packing the same old thing every day. Here's how to become a professional lunchbox boredom buster.

Ways to keep kids full longer

Heather Barnett — Thu, 01 Sep 2011 15:45:00 -0700

Now that school's back in session, your kids are back to a set eating schedule for most of the day. Keeping them full longer is important now so they can focus on their lessons and not their growling tummies. The super-foods they need are probably already sitting in your pantry. Here are a few guidelines for preparing breakfast and lunch.

Send your child to college with healthy eating habits

Michele Borboa, MS — Mon, 29 Aug 2011 06:00:00 -0700

Your child is packing up to head to college -- and along with that sad tug in your heart, you feel concern for her health now that she will be fending for herself when it comes to her diet. We turned to Iva Young, author of Healthy Mom and mom of two, to see how moms can send their children off to college with healthy eating habits. Here’s what the health expert had to say.

5 Tips to get kids cookin'

Wendy Marie — Mon, 22 Aug 2011 15:44:00 -0700

Besides the obvious benefit of extra helping hands, getting your kids into the kitchen sparks interest in food, combats picky eating, bolsters math skills and teaches life skills. Additionally, helping in the kitchen and seeing a meal through from start to finish boosts kids' self-esteem. Moreover, it allows you to sneak in some bonding time. Here are five tips to get your kids cooking in no time.

Teach kids to love their vegetables

Laura Williams, M.S.Ed. — Mon, 22 Aug 2011 07:54:00 -0700

When veggies are forced to compete with fast food and sugary sweets, it’s no wonder that kids turn up their noses when you feed them the green stuff. It doesn’t have to be that way though. Teach your kids to love their vegetables with these simple tips.

How to raise a healthy eater

Stephanie Taylor Christensen — Mon, 22 Aug 2011 07:37:00 -0700

Raising a healthy eater begins early, with parents and caregivers. Here are ways that you can instill the foundations of healthy eating from that first spoonful of food, right up until they move out and start making their own meals.

Real moms share: How I model healthy eating

Stephanie Taylor Christensen — Mon, 22 Aug 2011 07:18:00 -0700

Just as you have to stay on your kids to brush their teeth, wash their hands, and clean their fingernails, healthy eating is a learned behavior -- and one that takes time to develop. Real moms share how they’ve mastered the job of food role models to create families of healthy eaters.

5 Picky-eater tricks

Molly Cerreta Smith — Mon, 01 Aug 2011 07:27:00 -0700

Every mom has at least one picky eater at her dinner table -- the one who is full before he even gets to the table. The one who turns her nose up at not only broccoli but also typical kid favorites such as macaroni and cheese. Moms may freak that their kids are going to starve, so they settle for serving a doughnut dinner just to get their kid to eat. Here are five picky eater tricks to feed even the choosiest of choosy eaters.

5 Simple snacks for busy families

Courtney Dial — Mon, 01 Aug 2011 07:25:00 -0700

From school to soccer practice and everything in between, your days are jam-packed. Here, we share five simple snack ideas that won't slow you down on your busiest days.

4 Food lessons to teach kids

Kristin Bustamante — Mon, 23 May 2011 20:53:00 -0700

Kids are what they eat, and more often than not they picked up those food choices from mom and dad. So, rule number one is and always will be, set a good example. Here are some ways to do just that.

Sneaky ways to get your picky eater to try new things

Jessica Smith — Mon, 14 Mar 2011 02:59:00 -0700

If meal time in your house is a savage battle between the broccoli and mac and cheese, then read this! Before you cave in and dish up the same meal over and over, get a respite from the constant food fights and try these sneaky ways to get your picky eaters to stop being so, well, picky!

How to get kids to eat more fruits and veggies

Kim Grundy — Sun, 06 Mar 2011 12:31:00 -0800

Are you tired of your kids turning up their noses at healthy food? Check out these easy, fun tricks to get your kids to eat more fruits and veggies. Don’t be surprised if they start asking for seconds!

15 Ways to raise a healthy child

Kim Grundy — Sun, 06 Mar 2011 09:46:00 -0800

Raising a healthy child in today’s fast paced and high-tech world can feel like a constant battle, but it doesn’t have to be! Parenting and nutrition experts share their top 15 ways to make small changes in your daily routine to help your child grow up strong and healthy. Watch out world!

6 Ways to get your kids to eat healthy food

Elizabeth Weiss McGolerick — Mon, 24 Jan 2011 08:51:00 -0800

Knowing the healthiest foods to feed your family is one thing. Actually getting your kids to eat those foods is another job entirely. And sometimes it can be a battle. Here’s how to encourage healthy eating habits and a positive relationship with food in your household.