Snacks for the Beach or Pool
With summer in full swing, many families are hitting their local beach, pool or lake for some fun in the sun. Take time to...
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Helping Kids Develop a Positive Body Image
Most of us know how hard it is to attain a healthy body image. Too short, too tall; too big, too small, the reasons...
10 Tasty Travel Snacks for Summer
A few months ago, my family and I moved from the West Coast to the East Coast. It was a very big move that involved...
New Products from United Fresh
Our team is back from the United Fresh show in Chicago and excited to report there are some exciting new produce items that are...
Meal Planning Tips for Summer
It's summertime! For many, that generally means more relaxed schedules, hanging out with family and friends, and vacations. And with warmer weather, having a...
Thank Mom with These Yummy, Nutritious Breakfast in Bed Ideas!
Nothing says spring like a gentle rain, buds bursting forth, flowers blooming, birds chirping with the morning’s light… and Mother’s Day! To some families,...
Pediatrician-Approved Tips To Get Kids Active
My youngest recently asked what I did for fun as a kid. His jaw dropped when I explained we didn’t have smart phones, Internet,...
Build a Better Baked Potato
Raise your hand if you love baked potatoes! My family definitely does! Traditional baked potatoes are smothered with some unhealthy toppings, like butter or...
7 New Kid-Friendly Products from Southern Exposure
Last weekend, the Produce for Kids team attended the Southeast Produce Council’s Southern Exposure show in Orlando, FL. The show was full of produce...
Tips for a Heart Healthy Valentine’s Day
Valentine’s Day is a holiday associated with love notes, roses, romantic dinners and candy. Being that February is American Heart Month, it’s also important...
Bringing the Winter Games Home
We’re crazy for the Winter Games in our house and what better way to expand our love and support Team USA than by bringing...
The Importance of Family Dinners
We all know that spending time together as a family is important. We sat down with our friends at The Kids Cook Monday, an organization...
New York Produce Showcase: New Healthy Items for Kids
Trish and I had the pleasure of attending the New York Produce Show last week. While there, we stumbled upon a handful of wonderful...
Tips for Reducing Holiday Stress
Believe it or not, the holidays can be one of the most stressful times of the year. Between shopping for presents, decorating the house...
Fresh Tips to Make Holiday Food Healthy
There are two things I love about the holidays & family and food. And I definitely get plenty of both. Most of us get...
Teaching Kids About Nutrition Through Apple Picking
As a mom of two boys, I’ve learned that the easiest way to interest them in something is to fully engage them in activities...
Weeknight Meals Made Easy
About two years ago, I noticed I was resorting to the old frozen pizza at least once a week for our weekday dinners. I...
How to Deal with a Picky Eater
I used to think that having a child who was a picky eater was a sign of a lazy parent. Then, I had children...
Dealing with Lunchroom Bullies
Lunchtime at school should be a time for our kids to re-fuel and relax, but can also be a prime atmosphere for bullying. Bullies...
