Everyone has a fish story.  Mostly, when I hear families talk about their fish story, I hear about struggles with finding a fish dish their child will eat, or the rejections they have experienced as a result of offering fish, or even their own dislike of...

We all know that children should cut back on soda, for the reasons I discuss here. Even lemonade, sweet tea and juice drinks can be problematic if your child drinks more than 12 ounces a day! But what if children aren't satisfied with plain water as a...

This is a staple in our family, and oh, so easy...tender, juicy, yet plain enough that your children will love it!  I discovered this recipe years ago when I was following a chicken salad recipe from The Barefoot Contessa.  Once I had baked the chicken,...

Got an athlete in the house? I do. Two. A swimmer and a volleyball player. The swimmer is a club team participant, swimming 2 hours each night, 5-6 nights each week. And my volleyball player is at the high school level, which means most nights...

By now, you've sent your children off to many school days. You may have already packed several dozen lunches by now. You might even be slipping into familiar territory: the same old lunch, and the same old breakfast. Yes, this can happen, even to...

I have to share a little kitchen conversation I had with my daughter after school earlier this week. She was in a grouchy mood and somewhat oppositional. Something was really bothering her, I could tell. And out it came. "Why do we always eat...

I am always looking for ways to get kids into the kitchen. You know how important I think that is, not only for self-esteem but for skill building, as well. Not to mention, preparing your child to be an adult. How many of you lack the confidence or...

This Dinner Bar features a quick stress-free meal that's easy on mom and dad and fun for the whole family.  We've been doing the Dinner Bar for awhile now, and I have to admit, I tend to pull it out on evenings when my hubby is traveling or working...

Do you have trouble getting your kids to eat enough fruits and veggies?  Do they fill up on every item but vegetables at the dinner table?  If you answered yes to either of these questions, read on…this post is for you. We have all been to a...

Whole grains are an important part of a healthy diet. Heart health, digestive health, weight management benefits and the filling factor should be reason enough to find ways to get whole grains on the table. But sadly, statistics show that children (and...