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Get Kids to Eat Veggies by Offering More Veggies
It doesn't bother me to make a few different vegetables and then let my kids choose which ones they want. I find that when given the choice, they usually want some of both.
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The Problem of Childhood Obesity: How You Can Be Part of the Solution
What can we start doing today, right now, in our own homes and communities to help turn around the childhood obesity epidemic?
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Maybe Your Way Isn't Always the Best Way
When I see someone with a different parenting style than mine, I try hard to understand instead of automatically assuming what they are doing is wrong.
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Does 'Disney-Approved' Mean It's a Healthy Food?
The Walt Disney Company has been promoting healthier eating since 2006. Learn how Mickey and his friends are planning to help keep our nutrition in check.
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Getting Your Kids Excited About Healthy Foods
I let my kids help decide what we are going to plant in our garden, and they help take care of it. It's a great way to teach them something and develop healthy habits.
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Quick & Healthy Family Breakfast Ideas
Need fresh ideas for healthy family breakfasts? Check out our top choices!
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Changing My Corner of the World, One Sidewalk at a Time
One of my biggest pet peeves is people who complain about things, but never do anything to change them. So I'm doing something, even though it's not easy for me.
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How to Keep Up with the Kiddos--and Burn Off All That Energy
When young kids are bouncing off the walls with energy, how do you burn it off? And, how do you find the energy to keep up?
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Raising Strong Daughters
I'm very sensitive to how I'm raising my daughters. I want them to be strong young women who don't let the opinions of others determine their self-worth.
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Kid-Friendly Car Snacks
Driving 1,000 miles with two kids is tough enough, but while trying to stick to healthy habits? Even harder, but not impossible. Learn how one mom does it.
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Are You Always Trying to do Everything for Everyone?
I’ve always felt like I’m the crazy mom who can’t seem to find balance, while everyone else has it all figured out. That is, until I read the results of a recent survey.
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Tips for a Healthier Spring Candy Fling
Each spring in addition to flowering trees and new baby chicks, candy temptations around every corner. Use these strategies to keep your candy fling in check this spring.
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Babies Are Smart From the Very Beginning
Babies are like sponges, soaking in everything around them. A new study that says babies might comprehend words and their meaning sooner than expected.
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Why You Should Drag Your Reluctant Teen to the Dinner Table
Dietitian Becky shares the benefits of family mealtime--and how to make it more bearable with your teenager.
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