Need a quick, fun snack idea for the kids on Halloween? Try these “Creepy Fruit Spiders”! (Full recipe credit and post can be found here) All you need is: 1. Black grapes 2. Raisins 3. Too

By Katy Dyer, RD   We are embarking upon one of the best times of the year: apple season! They are worth chomping on just because of their sweet and tart flavors, but luckily they are nutritious

Breakfast really is the most important meal of the day. Breakfast sets a healthy tone for the rest of the day and provides fuel for the morning. Which is especially important when you are a child tryi

Back-to-school is right around the corner, and I recommend packing a lunch and both a mid-morning and an afternoon snack for your child to have throughout the day. Many parents hear this and think: &#

How to get your children to eat more vegetables? Follow these 5 tips: Serve them often and eat them yourself Avoid labeling your kids with their food preferences Start with vegetables you know your ch

What is the most important way to create stress-free mealtimes? In the book and in my practice, I often discuss the “Division of Responsibility” from Ellyn Satter’s principles. My philosophy for treat

Confused about what to serve your children? Wondering whether juice, sports drinks, energy drinks, or milk are recommended? Kids tired of plain water? Follow this advice: Water and plain nonfat white

It doesn’t matter what season it is, it’s always a good time to do some spring cleaning to de-junk your house. Once your done comes the hard part – re-stocking your fridge and cupboa

Follow these grocery shopping tips for an enjoyable, stress-free outing: Plan to make one shopping trip per week to get the majority of what you need. Make a list and keep it in a handy spot to add to

How do you get your children to eat more vegetables? The answer is actually pretty simple. Start with the basics: BSE B: Buy them S: Serve them E: Eat them yourself