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…
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…
More and more schools are requiring allergy-friendly school lunches, which means PB&Js are off the menu for many of us. For parents who don't want to spend a bundle on store-bought peanut butter alternatives, we've found the perfect solu…
Before we know it, we'll be packing school lunches -- that is, if you aren't doing it already. I'll admit that sandwiches are my go-to because they're so easy, but my kids don't like eating the same thing everyday anymore than I do. So t…
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…
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 …
Of all the big developmental tasks in the first couple of years -- you know, things like crawling, walking, and talking -- teething may be the least fun. For baby and parents. The aches, the fussiness, the constant stream of drool: It's …
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…
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…
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 …
I admit it: I love that smoothies have become trendy, because it makes for more inspiration. I've been making smoothies on the regular for over 10 years now -- since my older son started solids -- so I always welcome new smoothie ideas. …
My son's upcoming first birthday has me giddy to bake his first cake, but decidedly less excited to introduce him to refined sugar and artificial food coloring. So I searched far and wide to find healthy birthday smash cake recipes that …
If you ask me, the best part of an ice cream sundae is the toppings. While they tend to be indulgent, I find piling gummy bears and crushed up peanut butter cups on my ice cream way too sweet. I know, I know: The kids disagree, but they …
I'm not sure how certain foods become trendy beyond the plate (looking at you, pineapple), but watermelons are everywhere. From pool floaties to purses and piñatas, watermelon is the motif of the summer. We love eating it plain -- especi…
Is it just mine, or do all kids get excited when I'm topping a cracker for snacktime? Whether it’s a Triscuit or graham cracker, my kids love the idea of an edible canvas -- and the more colors, the better. So if you want to get out of a…
Whether you have an adventurous eater or a picky one, it is a parenting truth that we all grapple with how to get kids to eat more vegetables. Because it's not always a matter of teaching them to like broccoli -- even if you manage that,…
It's summertime, which means watermelon everything. From margaritas to popsicles , salsa to poke bowls (yes, seriously), we're adding watermelon to all of our dishes, sweet and savory. But, of course, that means knowing how to pick a wat…
As the mom of a three-month-old who needs to be held constantly, it's easy to start fantasizing about how much free time I'll have once my child can walk on his own. Yes, I can hear you toddler moms laughing at me, because despite my fan…
Even your favorite salads, filled with all of your favorite things, will get boring sometimes. It’s just a thing that happens. Luckily, it’s easy to make them interesting again — you just have to add in some seriously surprising ingredie…
As a family food expert, the number one question I've been asked over the years is whether my kids eat dessert every night. Okay, it's actually the second most asked question after how do I get my kids to be less picky , but it's the mos…
Oh, Internet, how I love you, but long to hate you. When I started seeing pictures of vegan carrot bacon popping up on Instagram, I quietly screamed “CALM DOWN, Internet!" Because can we please just leave bacon alone? Then I took a deep …
Smoothies are nearly a religion in my house. They are pretty much the best way ever to boost my kids' diets with power produce and protein, and they taste delicious while they do it. Although...I've learned the hard way that the wrong co…
Anyone who's breastfed knows that ravenous hunger goes along with the territory. So -- for my own sanity -- I've rounded up six homemade snacks that are easy to make and even easier to eat, even while juggling the baby, a big glass of wa…
After my recent success testing a recipe for a killer two-ingredient frosting , I decided to try another seemingly magical recipe: two-ingredient cookies. I’ve seen variations of this recipe ricochet across Pinterest for years, but was a…