Who doesn’t love croutons? Kids love crunchy food and croutons are one way to entice healthy eating. Yes, add croutons to salads, atop veggies or as a stand-alone side and watch your kids gobble them up! Plus, what better way to use stale...

As I work with families (and research/write Fearless Feeding), I get a number of questions that center around the theme “Is this normal?” Periodically, I will write about these and share them here, for your benefit. Of course, if you have questions...

A snack, leftovers and an activity a teen can conquer--those are the topics of this post. I hope you enjoy! Gorp. A homemade snack rivaling trail mix. I don't know when and how I came up with this mixture, but I'm sure someone inspired me along the...

This winter, as you host seasonal get-togethers, resist the temptation to feed your loved ones unhealthy foods. Instead, top your table with healthy and delicious finger foods that will give adults and children the nutrients they need — like lutein, one...

Elizabeth Ward has done it again! Registered dietitian, author and media extraordinaire, Ward has written a book to help you understand, and adopt the MyPlate guidelines. MyPlate for Moms, How to Feed Yourself and Your Family Better decodes the...

I, just like many of you, am a work in progress--- as a mother, a spouse, a parent, a child nutritionist and a family feeder. So, I have resolutions too. Here they are (in no particular order): Make whole wheat bread at least twice weekly (I have...