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The Snacktivist’s Handbook is the ultimate toolkit for any parent who wants to make positive change to the junk food snack culture, whether that’s in youth sports, at school, at camp, or even at home.
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These three healthy Halloween snacks are quick and easy to make, fun for class parties, and feature fresh apples and pears. Believe me when I say that I’m not the Fun Police. My kids go Trick or Treating and eat as much as they want when they get home with their haul–then broker trade deals,…
If you have an underweight child (or a child who takes medication that affects her appetite), here are six tips to help you! About a year ago, I was told by our pediatrician that my son was borderline underweight. He’d been battling stomachaches, and there were many nights when he didn’t feel well enough to…
If you’re a rookie PTA parent, here’s my very best advice on pitching in, getting stuff done, creating change–and avoiding the drama! I remember my very first PTA meeting eight years ago. I was a brand new kindergarten parent, full of the kind of nerdy enthusiasm I specialize in. As a dietitian, I had visions…
Want your kids to pack their own lunch? Here’s how to create lunch packing stations to make it easier for them–and easier to make healthy choices too. At last count, my children have carried 46 packed lunches to school so far this year between the both of them. And I have only packed two of…
New to shopping at ALDI or need some ideas of what to buy? Get my shopping list of the best healthy food to buy at ALDI and start saving big! Thank you to ALDI for sponsoring this post! I have become something of an ALDI Guru in my community. People come up to me randomly…
Constipation in kids is a huge problem and a hidden cause of bed-wetting, daytime accidents, and UTIs. Here’s what every parent should know! I’m so pleased to have another guest post from Dr. Steve Hodges, a pediatric urologist and co-author of a book for parents called It’s No Accident and a new book for kids called Jane…
This soft Whole Wheat No Knead Bread uses just four ingredients, requires NO kneading, and proofs in the Instant Pot to save serious time! This bread is kind of too good to be true. It takes just minutes to mix up, and there’s no kneading involved. The loaf you’ll get is crusty on the outside,…
These lightly-sweetened Strawberry Cereal Bars are loaded with whole grains and make an easy snack or breakfast for kids and grown-ups. Thank you to General Mills Big G Cereals for sponsoring this post as a part of the launch of the #ButFirstWholeGrain Challenge! I don’t know about your family, but our eating habits—much like our…