- Food5 Tasty Potato Recipes to Celebrate St. Patrick's DaySaint Patrick's Day is a perfect time to break out your favorite potato recipes and share the Luck of the Irish with your friends and family. Irish Colcannon Colcannon literally translated means "white-headed cabbage," and its simple name is a ...Cara J. Stevens
- Food7 Super Simple Crockpot MealsAre you looking for some quick and easy weeknight meals to feed your family? Look no further than the effortless art of slow cooking. While many people use the name Crock Pot to mean slow cooker, Crock Pot is actually the brand name -- just like ...Cara J. Stevens
- Breakfast8 Breakfasts Kids Can "Cook" ThemselvesEven the littlest hands can help out in the kitchen, and involving your child in meal preparation is an important lesson in responsibility and self-sufficiency. With just a little prep ahead of time from you, these simple ideas allow your child t...Lindsay Hutton
- Food4 Quick and Easy One-Pot Meals Your Whole Family Will LoveOne Pot Burrito Bowls Instead of taco night, try out these easy one pot meals from I Heart Naptime. Cooking time: 20 minutes Serves: 6 Ingredients: 1 tablespoon olive oil 1/2 cup red bell pepper, diced 1/2 cup sweet onion, diced 1 pound g...Kelly Sundstrom
- FoodOur Favorite Comfort Food Recipes for Cold Winter DaysTurkey Pot Pie Cooking time: 1 hour Serves: 4 Ingredients: 4 cups turkey breast, shredded 5 tablespoons olive oil 1 tablespoon shallot, minced 1 lemon, zested 2 tablespoons Italian parsley, chopped 1 tablespoon unsalted butter 8 ounces ...Kelly Sundstrom
- FoodQuick (and Easy!) Weekday Breakfast IdeasNeed good breakfast ideas for you and your family? Of course you do! When you start the day with a healthy breakfast, you are building a foundation for healthier eating all day long. The reason is simple: skipping breakfast can lead to making unh...Cara J. Stevens
- Healthy SnacksAre We Too Sweet? Our Kids' Addiction to SugarYou'd be hard-pressed to find a child who doesn't love sugary foods, and chances are the processed or packaged food your child eats has some amount of added sugar. But a sweet tooth isn't as harmless as it might seem. Our country's addiction to ...Lindsay Hutton
- Food3 Easy Holiday Cookie RecipesThe holidays just aren't complete without baking some homemade cookies, but let's face it — when you have kids, you don't have time for Pinterest-worthy cookies. Try these three quick and easy holiday cookie recipes that your kids can help you ...Rebecca Desfosse
- FoodSchool Lunch Ideas: 10 Healthy Ways to Fill Your Kids' LunchboxesWhen you're looking for school lunch ideas, it's easy to throw a handful of cheap, pre-packed lunchbox fillers into your shopping cart and call it a week. But what are those shortcuts really costing? Besides the empty calories, sodium, and sugar...Cara J. Stevens
- Food4 Holiday Appetizers Both Kids and Adults Will LoveHoliday parties are all about fun and food! What better way to celebrate the season than with delicious small bites and snacks that everyone will love? However, finding appetizers that appeal to both your adult and kid guests can be pretty tricky...Rebecca Desfosse
- General NutritionWhy Fruits and Vegetables Are ImportantWhy Fruits and Vegetables Are Important There are so many reasons to eat plenty of fruits and vegetables every day. Everyone Needs to Eat More Fruits and Vegetables A growing body of research proves that fruits and vegetables are critical to pro...
- Entertainment and Activities3 Quick and Easy Holiday Food GiftsHoliday Marshmallow Crispy Treats This mint twist turns your typical crispy rice treats into a festive homemade holiday gifts. This is a great recipe for your kids if they are old enough to help out around the stove. Ingredients: 6 cups of cri...Laura Richards
- Entertainment and ActivitiesExplore Rosh Hashana Foods with Your FamilyWant to teach your kids about the meaning behind all those foods on your Rosh Hashana dinner plate? Overall, Rosh Hashana — the Jewish New Year and one of the “High Holy Days” — symbolizes new beginnings and counting your blessings. (This...Rachel Sokol
- Food5 Ways To Sneak Vegetables In Your Kid's FoodDo you struggle to get your kids to eat their veggies? It can be difficult sometimes, especially if you have a picky eater. There are lots of great suggestions to get your kids to try new things, and one of our favorite tricks to is to sneak the ...
- Ethnic CuisineDining Customs of Different CulturesDining Customs of Different Cultures Is It Time to Eat? Many foreigners find the customs and terminology that accompany eating in America odd, disconcerting, or baffling. Why do some American executives like to conduct business at breakfast, whe...
- Food Additives5 Big-Name Food Companies Removing Artificial Ingredients from Their ProductsFor busy moms, deciding which packaged foods are safe for your child's breakfast, lunch, and snacks can be daunting, especially when you are faced with a long line of artificial ingredients, preservatives, and dyes on the recipe label. Although ...Lindsay Hutton
- Vegetarianism5 Tips to Raise a Healthy Vegetarian Child"Mom, I've decided to become a vegetarian!" Whether your child or teen has recently uttered these words to you, or your whole family has gone meatless, you're probably wondering how to supplement your child's diet with the nutrients she needs. Fo...Lindsay Hutton
- Food Allergies6 Non-Dairy Milk AlternativesLike most food allergies, a milk allergy is a serious health issue, and is different than simply being lactose intolerant. According to the National Institutes of Health, lactose intolerance is a digestive system disorder, while a milk allergy is...Lindsay Hutton