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From now through the end of the year, family gatherings are plentiful. First there’s Thanksgiving, then winter holidays like Christmas and then New Year’s, each with their own special family event. While many revel in…

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Thanksgiving Leftovers: 7 New Ways to Enjoy Them

Families often go all out when preparing Thanksgiving dinner. After all, historically, it is a meal to celebrate the bounty of the harvest. So, naturally, most people end up with lots of leftovers after Thanksgiving….

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7 Kid Friendly Thanksgiving Recipes to Try

“I’m full!” and “I don’t want any more!” are the phrases that make parents’ hearts sink as they watch their children push food around their full plate just minutes after sitting down. It’s only worse…

7 Allergen & Nut-Free Lunches

Struggling to offer a variety of lunches to your child without resorting to the classic peanut butter and jelly sandwich? It can be tough to come up with healthy, kid-friendly lunches if peanuts and nuts…

5 Back To School Brain Foods

It’s back to school time! That means it’s also time to pack lunches and ensure children have a healthy breakfast before rushing out the door. But, what does healthy mean? Before you grab the breakfast…

7 Family Picnic Recipes

A picnic blanket spread over lush green grass under a large shady tree is the perfect setting for a family meal. Summer is the perfect time to enjoy a family picnic. If you haven’t had…

7 Summer Recipes that Won’t Heat Up the House

Summer heat got you down? Even if you have central air, turning on the stove or oven just seems like overkill on these hot, humid days. Stay cool and be energy efficient by enjoying these…

How to Cure Picky Eating in 5 Easy Steps

“I don’t like it,” your 3-year-old whines, pushing a mix of peas, rice and chicken around his plate. The family has just sat down to dinner. You slaved in the kitchen for 45 minutes to…

7 Quick and Healthy After School Snack Solutions

“Mom/Dad, I’m hungry!” It’s like an automatic recording that plays as soon as your kids walk in the door after school. Do they even eat lunch at school? Judging by how famished they always are…

Bedtime Routines to Improve Your Baby’s Sleep

Finally, your baby seems to drift off to sleep and you lay your little one down in the crib for the third time. Your arms ache and your back hurts. Despite how peacefully your 6-month-old…

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5 Ways to Help Anxious Kids Manage Family Gatherings

Thanksgiving Leftovers: 7 New Ways to Enjoy Them

7 Kid Friendly Thanksgiving Recipes to Try

7 Allergen & Nut-Free Lunches

5 Back To School Brain Foods

7 Family Picnic Recipes

7 Summer Recipes that Won’t Heat Up the House

How to Cure Picky Eating in 5 Easy Steps

7 Quick and Healthy After School Snack Solutions

Bedtime Routines to Improve Your Baby’s Sleep