Healthy Meals for Kids

The CDC estimates that 48 million people become sick with foodborne illness every year in the United States. However, these illnesses are preventable if you follow simple food safety guidelines in the kitchen.

Nothing welcomes summer more than a brunch party with friends and family. It’s a great opportunity to socialize and eat your favorite foods while enjoying the warmer weather. But putting together a brunch party – especially if you have kids – is no easy feat.

Whether you’re a working mother or a stay-at-home mom, you have a lot on your plate. There isn’t a lot of time to squeeze in exercise and other basic needs for a healthy lifestyle. As a result, it’s easy for moms to forget how important these things are altogether! Use these time-saving tips for busy moms to get on track and maintain a healthy lifestyle.

Kids are always on the go. That especially rings true for kids who play sports. Parents should remember that active kids burn more calories. Along with running around to practices and games, they should be making sure their kids are getting the right nutrition for young athletes with growing bodies.

Moms really can do it all. However, it takes years of practice to perfect skills like cooking, cleaning, and managing a hectic family schedule (usually all at the same time).

When your kid is a super picky eater, it can be stressful and time-consuming. As moms, we’re busy enough without having to plead with our child every time we sit down for a meal. That also means we definitely don’t have time to become a short-order cook just to make peace at mealtime.

School is out and schedules are scattered. Summer can be a hard time to get kids to eat healthy. But, with a little planning and the right summer recipes for kids, we can ensure that they have delicious food choices available throughout the day.

As mothers, we put so much time into caring for our little ones (as many as 98 hours per week, according to a recent study) that we forget or feel too exhausted to care for ourselves. We’re here to remind you that self-care for moms is important, and to encourage you to add some “me” time to your day.

It’s a common scenario: someone in your family asks for something “new” or “different” for dinner. You ask for ideas, and they reply with a resounding: “I don’t know.” We’ve all been there, and it’s difficult to find family dinner ideas that everyone will eat that are also quick and healthy.