Whenever our kids have sleepover guests, I (or my husband) make an effort to prepare a nice breakfast. We usually get requests for pancakes, and occasionally waffles, and this weekend was no different. Only this time, I was out of the mix I usually...

As I fervently (and fearlessly!) test recipes for Fearless Feeding, I am resting on my laurels--that is, resurrecting some old posts, like this one for Cheeseburger Pizza. This is a huge favorite in my house and I hope you enjoy it!  Who says...

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...

What child doesn't love French Toast? Here's a great way to celebrate St. Paddy's Day and give your kids a nutrition punch before the school day begins. As I write Fearless Feeding, I will be looking for recipes that are simple and easy for the whole...

I haven’t done a Dinner Bar in quite a while—that’s what writing Fearless Feeding has done—redirected my focus! But, you're in for a treat--this was a big winner amongst all the kids, so I'm happy to share it with you. Let me know how it goes with...

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,...

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...

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...

Nachos aren't for football games or weekends anymore! As one of my favorite indulgences, nachos are one of those foods I have a hard time quitting on. And, I admit, as much as I advocate for meal planning ahead of time, sometimes I have days that are...

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...