If your kids are like mine, they don’t come home from school hungry. They come home ravenous. Yet there’s a fine line between nourishing kids after a long day and completely spoiling their appetite for dinner.

I strongly recommend that parents provide a meal schedule or routine and decide when their kids will eat. ⁠⠀ ⁠⠀ When kids eat a lot of times throughout the day, it increases their risk of cavities and can lead to them either eating too much or not enough for their body. It makes it harder for them to listen to when they are hungry and full. Eating on a schedule though, leads to better eating and less picky eating! ⁠⠀ Want more deets about eating schedules? I wrote all about it on my blog.

Picky eaters are everywhere, and they’re not just kids. Adults tend to have their own boundaries when it comes to food and they can really run the gamut, from no gluten, no dairy, or no carbs, to factors as specific as texture. There are ways to satisfy your picky eater at mealtime, you’ve just got...Read More

The best foods for weight gain in toddlers and kids are the ones that will support healthy growth and development. These are my favorites!

Healthy eating patterns include a wide variety of foods from all five food groups. This chart includes lots of different food group foods to encourage children and adults to think more about their food choices. See more at www.HealthyEating.org

Want to make the most out of mealtime with your kid and have them eating well and trying new foods? Check out these 7 insider tips to try...

Eating Your ABC's by kidsdiscover: Teach kids about the importance of “eating their ABCs.” #Infographic #Vitamins #Minerals #Parenting #Kids #Nutrition

Getting enough iron-rich foods for kids is one of the most important ways to help prevent iron deficiency and anemia. Use this guide to help.

If you need healthy recipe ideas for your children you will love these delicious healthy snacks for kids. Make these nutritious kids snacks ahead of time to be prepared for snacking on the go!