It’s here! Ring the bells, sound the alarms! The next best thing to the release of Fearless Feeding: How to Raise Healthy Eaters from High Chair to High School is the launch of the Fearless Feeding website! Maryann and I created the website so...

Love cookbooks? I do. In fact, at one point in my life, I made it a point to collect cookbooks. I always have my eye out for a good one. Today, I fell in love again. I am more than thrilled to share this gem. It's a beauty. A cookbook like...

All four of my children were raised on iron-fortified rice cereal. While they may have had some oatmeal along the way, rice cereal was the staple, at least for a couple of months. We have a rice cooker, and rice is part of our regular dinner repertoire....

Smoothies and juices are simply delicious. I remember in college (IU in Bloomington IN) being introduced to my first smoothie. It was a peach nectar something or other, and oh so good. I would walk well out of my way (and scrape my change together) to...

Grocery Store Hell I've been hunting for a grocery store. A good grocery store. No, honestly, a great grocery store. One that has bargains and sales (love the two for one sales). One with a great produce section and lots of variety...and more sales....

This week I am on the move, literally. I am leaving the Volunteer State of Tennessee and setting up stakes in the Constitution State (Connecticut). Given that I will be driving with four kids and a large dog (Daisy, the yellow Lab), I have scouted...

While there are thousands of cookbooks to choose from, there aren’t many that focus on recipes for kids. You’ll find in Fearless Feeding that we touch on ways to build cooking skills in children and teens, as it is one the best skills a child can...

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...

Have you tried POM POMS? No, I am not talking about cheer gear. I am talking about the portable and fresh pomegranate arils made by POM Wonderful. Recently, I received a sample to try. I really like pomegranates, and look forward to their availability...

Dear Moms and Dads, This is a book review for you. While you are busy raising children, shopping for food, preparing meals and making sure your kids get out to play, sometimes your own health goals get overlooked. Periodically I will review books or...