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...

[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. ...

In a society that places a high focus on food (both healthy and unhealthy), it’s easy to get mired in the black and white thinking of “good foods, bad foods". Parents easily fall into this trap while they are in the midst of  “getting food right”...

I am not  a fan of diets.  They don't work.  Especially with kids. Many adults argue that a calorie-restricted diet is just the nudge they need to launch their new eating habits and the resulting weight loss they desire. But for kids, restrictive...

I love vacation, and recently I enjoyed some vacation time with my family.  I thought about food (of course, I always have my eye on what is going on with children, food, and eating!) and how we change our eating patterns while we are on vacation. Long...

The right state of mind is important in making better dining decisions.  Try teaching your kids the techniques below to help them develop healthy habits that will last a lifetime.  And adopting them yourself will make you an even better role model for...

Clang, Clang, Clang!  My great-grandmother had a red bell.  And she used it to announce a very important event: Dinnertime.  A time when everyone in the family joined together, gathered around the table, and ate.  Dinnertime was a priority--all work...

We are all role models to children.  Parents, especially, are under the watchful eye of their child.  How you behave, what you choose, your habits—both good and bad, influence a child each day.  And how you manage your body—what you eat, when and...

The teen years are a time of heightened growth and development, a time when optimal nutrition is critical, and a time when our children’s bodies become adult-like.  Nutrient needs are high and caloric requirements are peaking, all in an effort to...

Parenting is no easy feat, especially when it comes to feeding your child.  Encouraging a positive attitude about food and eating, consuming nutritious foods, and cultivating a good body image are fundamental to your child’s health and well-being. ...