http://www.sheknows.com/ Thu, 01 Nov 2012 11:00:00 -0700 http://www.sheknows.com/parenting/articles/974749/michelle-obamas-school-lunch-program-makes-kids-hungry The first lady has put considerable effort into supporting wide-sweeping changes to school lunch programs. Calories have been restricted under the Healthy, Hunger-Free Kids Act of 2010. While the policy is intended to eradicate hunger or malnutrition and encourage healthy eating, some students are still hungry. Can you really mandate meals that will be appropriate for both an 80-pound girl and an athletic, 130-pound boy? http://www.sheknows.com/parenting/articles/974749/michelle-obamas-school-lunch-program-makes-kids-hungry Parenting Parenting Tips & Advice Child Development & Health Sherri Kuhn Wed, 10 Oct 2012 08:00:00 -0700 http://www.sheknows.com/parenting/articles/972963/are-your-kids-really-eating-their-school-lunch We’ve all seen the cute bento box articles and the healthy lunchbox ideas, but how much of Mom’s hard work is really eaten? Even if your child’s lunchbox comes home empty, do you really know if they ate what you packed? We spoke to our undercover elementary school employee about what kids are doing with their lunches. http://www.sheknows.com/parenting/articles/972963/are-your-kids-really-eating-their-school-lunch Parenting Age by Age School Age Kids Sherri Kuhn Wed, 03 Oct 2012 13:00:00 -0700 http://www.sheknows.com/parenting/articles/972423/is-your-childs-lunchbox-toxic A Massachusetts mom has started a petition on Change.org calling on Disney to make lunchboxes safer for kids. Is your kid’s lunch box dangerous? http://www.sheknows.com/parenting/articles/972423/is-your-childs-lunchbox-toxic Parenting Parenting Tips & Advice Parenting Advice & Columns Sarah W. Caron Sat, 01 Sep 2012 01:53:00 -0700 http://www.sheknows.com/living/articles/968533/working-moms-share-how-i-plan-school-week-menus When it comes to planning school lunches, it's easy to fall into a rut. Here's how a couple of working moms made lunchtime fun and took their weekly menus beyond the turkey sandwich. http://www.sheknows.com/living/articles/968533/working-moms-share-how-i-plan-school-week-menus Living School & Education School Food Christy Pogorelac Tue, 21 Aug 2012 14:44:00 -0700 http://www.sheknows.com/parenting/articles/968815/break-the-school-lunch-rut Breaking out of the school lunch rut doesn’t have to take a lot of extra time or supplies if you get creative with what you have. http://www.sheknows.com/parenting/articles/968815/break-the-school-lunch-rut Parenting Super Moms Guide Super Moms Guide: School & Learning Lisa Storms Fri, 17 Aug 2012 10:00:00 -0700 http://www.sheknows.com/parenting/articles/968183/why-kids-should-use-a-bento-lunchbox Bento lunch boxes are showing up everywhere from Pinterest to your favorite mommy blogs, but are you still confused as to why bento boxes for school lunches are all the rage? From getting your picky eater to eat more of his lunch at school to making Mother Nature proud, discover the most popular bento lunch boxes for kids and learn why your kids should use a bento lunch box this year. http://www.sheknows.com/parenting/articles/968183/why-kids-should-use-a-bento-lunchbox Parenting Parenting Tips & Advice Children's School & Education Michelle Maffei Thu, 16 Aug 2012 05:16:00 -0700 http://www.sheknows.com/living/articles/966827/shopping-guide-for-quick-school-lunches It seems like summer just arrived but before you know it, school will be in full swing once again. Once you get the clothes shopping finished and all the notebooks bought, it’s time to think about school lunches. Stocking up ahead of time on lunch-packing supplies and non-perishable food items not only saves you money, it makes packing lunches quick and easy. http://www.sheknows.com/living/articles/966827/shopping-guide-for-quick-school-lunches Living School & Education School Food Cassie L. Damewood Thu, 16 Aug 2012 01:29:00 -0700 http://www.sheknows.com/living/articles/966847/lunch-box-treats-to-brighten-the-day Just like grown-ups, kids have bad days. Whether it’s a rough test, a lost sports competition or a grumpy friend, you wish you could be there to help them cope. The next best thing is adding something to their lunch box or bag to make them smile and remember the fun things in life. http://www.sheknows.com/living/articles/966847/lunch-box-treats-to-brighten-the-day Living School & Education School Food Cassie L. Damewood Mon, 06 Aug 2012 09:00:00 -0700 http://www.sheknows.com/parenting/articles/967669/creating-a-bento-box-lunch When making a bento box-style lunch for you and your family, it is essential to include lots of textures, colors and a well-rounded assortment of food groups. Most importantly, have fun knowing the joy you'll be bringing to the child who will love your lunch creation! http://www.sheknows.com/parenting/articles/967669/creating-a-bento-box-lunch Parenting Super Moms Guide Super Moms Guide: School & Learning Corey Valley Fri, 03 Aug 2012 07:00:00 -0700 http://www.sheknows.com/how-to/articles/966519/how-to-pack-a-nutritious-school-lunch It’s back-to-school season! While most thoughts are about school supplies and clothes, don’t forget about the second-most important meal of the day: lunch. Here’s how to pack one full of nutrition and make it appealing so you child will be sure to eat it. http://www.sheknows.com/how-to/articles/966519/how-to-pack-a-nutritious-school-lunch How-To Food & Kitchen How-tos Julie Mataway Mon, 30 Jul 2012 13:00:00 -0700 http://www.sheknows.com/parenting/articles/967105/back-to-school-healthy-lunches School will be starting before you know it. Are you ready for all the lunch packing that will come with it? These ideas for packing healthy, nutritious lunches will come in handy. http://www.sheknows.com/parenting/articles/967105/back-to-school-healthy-lunches Parenting Age by Age School Age Kids Sarah W. Caron Fri, 09 Mar 2012 15:00:00 -0800 http://www.sheknows.com/food-and-recipes/articles/953075/pink-slime-being-served-in-school-lunches Pink slime is back in the news again. After being eliminated from fast food chain hamburgers, the substance is finding its way into school cafeterias. http://www.sheknows.com/food-and-recipes/articles/953075/pink-slime-being-served-in-school-lunches Food & Recipes Karen Miner Wed, 15 Feb 2012 15:43:00 -0800 http://www.sheknows.com/food-and-recipes/articles/949863/healthy-school-lunch-chicken-nuggets-trump-turkey-sandwich Parents in North Carolina might have to think twice before packing their kids' school lunches. State officials apparently prefer that students eat cafeteria-made chicken nuggets over homemade turkey sandwiches. http://www.sheknows.com/food-and-recipes/articles/949863/healthy-school-lunch-chicken-nuggets-trump-turkey-sandwich Food & Recipes Laura Willard Fri, 23 Dec 2011 08:00:00 -0800 http://www.sheknows.com/parenting/articles/850031/help-your-gluten-free-child-fit-in A diagnosis of celiac disease may be a welcome one. You suddenly know what has been ailing your little one and the cure isn't medical, it's dietary. That being said, many kid-friendly foods are in fact loaded with gluten, and in school and around peers, your child can feel left out or even picked on for being different. We give you tips on how to keep him from standing out from his classmates and friends. http://www.sheknows.com/parenting/articles/850031/help-your-gluten-free-child-fit-in Parenting Age by Age School Age Kids Monica Beyer Thu, 01 Sep 2011 17:59:00 -0700 http://www.sheknows.com/living/articles/839321/timesaving-tips-for-on-the-go-lunches 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. http://www.sheknows.com/living/articles/839321/timesaving-tips-for-on-the-go-lunches Living School & Education School Food Heather Barnett Thu, 01 Sep 2011 17:42:00 -0700 http://www.sheknows.com/living/articles/839319/lunchbox-boredom-busters 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. http://www.sheknows.com/living/articles/839319/lunchbox-boredom-busters Living School & Education School Food Heather Barnett Fri, 12 Aug 2011 16:25:00 -0700 http://www.sheknows.com/living/articles/838063/hints-for-healthier-lunches Packing lunch for your kids calls for a lot of creativity. You want it to be nutritious, but you also want them to eat it. Packaged treats and jelly sandwiches may make the kids happy, but they don’t provide the nutrition kids need. Then again, if you pack a lunch of salad greens and plain vegetables, it’ll probably come back to you completely untouched. It’s not easy, but you can find the best of both worlds. Follow these tips to pack a healthy lunch that your kids will love. http://www.sheknows.com/living/articles/838063/hints-for-healthier-lunches Living School & Education Whitney Coy Fri, 12 Aug 2011 16:12:00 -0700 http://www.sheknows.com/living/articles/838061/prep-5-school-lunches-in-under-an-hour You can build delicious and healthy school lunches in no time. The key is having the right ingredients and storage solutions at your fingertips. Get organized, and making a week’s worth of yummy school lunches will be a snap. http://www.sheknows.com/living/articles/838061/prep-5-school-lunches-in-under-an-hour Living School & Education School Food Barbara Clinebell Fri, 01 Jul 2011 07:32:00 -0700 http://www.sheknows.com/living/articles/834549/how-to-create-a-weekly-school-lunch-menu It's estimated that only one percent of all school-age children have eating patterns that meet the dietary recommendations of the USDA. Though you can control what they eat at home, it's often difficult to know what your kids are eating in school. http://www.sheknows.com/living/articles/834549/how-to-create-a-weekly-school-lunch-menu Living School & Education School Food Kori Ellis Fri, 01 Jul 2011 07:26:00 -0700 http://www.sheknows.com/living/articles/834449/school-lunch-pack-it-or-buy-it What's better for your child -- the school lunch you pack and send, or the cafeteria lunch provided by the school? For many families, it's a mix. Discover the best option for your child's meal with these helpful tips. http://www.sheknows.com/living/articles/834449/school-lunch-pack-it-or-buy-it Living School & Education School Food Vicki Clinebell Fri, 01 Jul 2011 07:19:00 -0700 http://www.sheknows.com/living/articles/834529/mom-tested-school-lunch-supplies-and-containers With each new school year, it seems that mornings come packed with mounting activity and to-do lists. Between breakfast and brushing teeth, gathering homework and getting ready for work, you also need to pack a nutritious lunch. That’s why the ideal lunchtime supplies and containers cover a lot of ground. They need to be affordable, durable, easy-to-clean, and it helps if your kids like them, too. Like most jobs, getting lunch together is easier with the right tools. Here are a few mom-recommended, kid-approved containers. http://www.sheknows.com/living/articles/834529/mom-tested-school-lunch-supplies-and-containers Living School & Education School Food Christy Pogorelac