I confess. I am a reformed “food plater.” In my early years as a mom, I made healthy meals-- selecting, cutting, portioning, plating, pouring and serving all meals to my children.  No negative practices like forcing, punishing or bribing my brood to...

Today is Sunday, one of my favorite days of the week. Fortunately, this is a quiet day for our family. Today, my girls are washing their clothes in preparation for the school week, homework is getting tackled, and the house is tidied. All in the effort to...

Don't you love it when a child or teen says please, or thank you? Especially without prompting?! This week many will be giving thanks for their blessings.  When I think of giving thanks I envision a happy family gathering together and dining around a...

I wrote this post as a participant in the Eat Better, Eat Together Balancing Act blog carnival hosted by MealsMatter and Dairy Council of California to share ways families everywhere can make time for family meals that include foods from all the food...

[caption id="attachment_1185" align="alignright" width="200" caption="Children mimic your behaviors!"][/caption] Contrary to popular belief, children hear what you say and see what you do.  Your behaviors and comments can leave a lasting impression. ...

At a young age, health habits develop and can affect your child throughout their lives, especially when it comes to eating and physical activity.  You are the fundamental decision-maker when it comes to the well-being of your child and can help him or...

I wrote this post as a participant in the Eat, Play, Love blog carnival hosted by Meals Matter and Dairy Council of California to share ideas on positive and fun ways to teach children healthy eating habits. A list of other registered dietitians and moms...

Remember the walking taco from those long days of summer ? A clever convenience, designed to eat on the go and a mimic of the taco with a fun twist. The "old" walking taco consists of an individual size bag of Fritos corn chips topped with taco...

This is the last installment of our eating disorder series by guest blogger, Katherine Fowler, and we are ending with prevention.  Next week we will feature a post on the question many parents get asked, but don't know how to answer.  Join us for an...

Vegetables take the show this month with a classic pasta primavera (pasta and vegetables).  If you have been following the Vitamin series, you'll realize this dish supplies many of the important nutrients your child needs. We showcase this dish with a...