Sponsored post. As my kids have gotten older, I've found that after-school snacks are more than just a treat. They're essential for helping my boys make it through the rest of the day, especially when they come home tired and hungry. (So…
We love a fun bento box as much as the next person, but has anyone else noticed that most playful school lunch ideas require a PhD in arts and crafts? So cute, but who has the time -- or, um , ability? While we admittedly attempt more am…
It’s time to start thinking about your meal plan for next week. From Salmon Caprese Skewers to pasta that serves up summer in bowl, we’ve got five weeknight dinners that will get you through the week ahead. So grab a pen, make your shopp…
Sponsored post. Every year, back-to-school season has us buzzing with excitement. New sneakers, new outfits, fresh notebooks, fun school supplies -- even as a (very busy) parent, it's hard not to get wrapped up in it all. That is, until …
If you're anything like me, you make pasta for dinner at least once a week. Because, hello kid-friendly, super-easy weeknight cooking. Well, if you thought that cooking pasta couldn't pay off more, get ready for a life-changing tip: Buy …
We're all about moderation, but it's hard not to be surprised by the ingredients in some packaged foods we rely on to help make feeding our kids easier. Some are so simple that you'd just assume there's nothing but pure whole foods in th…
It’s time to start thinking about your meal plan for next week. From an upgraded Cheeseburger Mac to super quick Lo Mein, we’ve got five weeknight dinners that will get you through the week ahead. So grab a pen, make your shopping list, …
During the back-to-school season, the conversation seems to always veer towards school lunch, but honestly, in my house, breakfasts are just as stressful! Sometimes it seems impossible to successfully move the kids away from sugary, proc…
My kids love trail mix, but buying it pre-made can get pricey -- especially since they like different flavors (of course). So instead, I've come up with a list of snack items to keep in my pantry that combine in endless ways for make-you…
It’s time to start thinking about your meal plan for next week. From easy Chicken Gyros to Chimichurri Steak Tacos, we’ve got five weeknight dinners that will get you through the week ahead. So grab a pen, make your shopping list, and st…
We here on the CMP team have a lot of collective parenting experience under our belts -- or, uh , stretchy waist bands -- and one thing that we all agree on is that starting solids is one of the most exciting and overwhelming development…
Starting solids with baby can be exciting...and intimidating, as we well know. Every parent wants to do everything right, keep baby safe, and start her out on the right foot, nutritionally speaking, which can create some anxiety. We get …
One of the most popular requests that we get is for easy school lunch recipes. While we're happy to oblige -- from gluten-free school lunch ideas to creative ideas for how to pack veggies in school lunch , sandwich alternatives to high p…
Move over La Croix, there's a new flavored seltzer taking the world by storm. Polar Seltzer just announced that it's adding four limited edition flavors to its lineup and they sound magical. Literally. The new flavors launched on August …
It’s time to start thinking about your meal plan for next week. From Hawaiian Brisket Sandwiches made in a slow cooker to the ultimate summer pasta, we’ve got five weeknight dinners that will get you through the week ahead. So grab a pen…
Like everyone else, these dog days of summer have me craving cold, creamy ice cream on the daily. Sadly, though, I'd have problems if I indulged everyday (and not just with my bathing suit fit). On top of it, one of my sons is dairy free…
It's right about this time of year that I think I may never turn my oven on again . It's just too hot. But lest you think that means I'm giving up cake, I found seven amazing no-bake summer cake recipes (and one pie!) that make me wonder…
It’s time to start thinking about your meal plan for next week. From a dreamy twist on burrito bowls to Skinny Fettuccine Alfredo, we’ve got five weeknight dinners that will get you through the week ahead. So grab a pen, make your shoppi…
Nothing is more frustrating than mustering the energy to cook dinner only to have your kid refuse to eat. I can't think of a single parent who wouldn't agree that yelling, tearing out your hair, giving up cooking, drinking heavily, or so…
When we reach that point in summer when it’s crazy hot -- you know, like now -- it’s hard not to crave frozen everything. And by frozen everything I mean ice cream everything. It’s a problem, which is why I’ve gone on a mission to amass …
It’s time to get a head start on your meal plan for next week. From the best Steak Kebabs to easy Pulled Pork Sliders, we’ve got five quick and easy weeknight meals that will get you through the week. So grab a pen, make your shopping li…
My oldest was born in the midst of the great parental bisphenol-A (BPA) panic (as I have dubbed it). I spent an inordinate amount of time researching the chemical and, yes, even calling toys companies to find out which of his few plastic…
It’s time to start thinking about your meal plan for next week. From corn and pasta -- together! -- to grilled pizza, we’ve got five weeknight dinners that will get you through the week ahead. So grab a pen, make your shopping list, and …
I've been around the block a few times, and when you travel these parts with a degree in child development and experience as a family food expert, you end up talking a whole lot about picky eaters. I've fielded every question imaginable …
