Junk Food

Kicking the juice and soda habit.

Here's how to make peace with junk food and still eat healthy.

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Extra vitamins, just the right amount of calories, and easy to make -- these munchies are absolutely perfect for little kids and busy moms.

Okay, so you may never get your kids to give up nuggets, cookies, and juice -- but you can make their fave foods healthier.

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From doughnuts at class parties to pizza in the cafeteria, the food your child gets at school can be seriously unhealthy. But whose job is it to monitor what kids eat?

Keep it simple with these easy ideas to make school lunches healthy and fun.

We've made getting dinner on the table easy and affordable with these delicious recipes.

So what if your kid eats her cereal without milk or hates every green vegetable? We have easy ways to get around common kid hang-ups.

A new study reveals some smart tricks to make the transition to solid foods smoother.

Keep them away from the cookie jar with these tasty healthy eats.

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What kid doesn't love to eat with his hands? Give him a break from utensils, and serve up these easy, yummy bites for dinner.

Cool shapes, fun toppings, and colorful dressings will win over your picky eater.

... and fast food -- is calorie dense but nutritionally skimpy. According to the latest research, young... -- especially for girls. It's crucial to get your child into the habit of eating calcium-rich foods now since... older kids are notoriously lax (nine out of 10 teen girls don't get enough). Many high-calcium foods...

Does your child really need to bathe every day, brush after every meal or pop a daily vitamin? Find out which healthy habits kids really need to follow -- and which ones they can shrug off.

If your kid is constantly ignoring you, we have ways to get her attention.

These super healthy snack ideas are easy to make and even more fun to eat.

Toss out the junk food and start making snack time fun again! Check out these 20 kid-friendly ingredients that make great snacks, plus an easy recipe for each one.

Make tweaks to your kids' favorite foods until they evolve into dinners the whole family will eat. Ready to stop being a short-order cook? Dig in!

We've compiled a list of off-the-beaten-path foods. Try them with your kids in alphabetical order - if dates don't go over well, just move on to eggplant, or choose another food from the list.

Trust us -- we know these top tips work! We tapped the experts -- Parents.com readers, who swear by each and every one.

Today's classrooms are geared toward girls, and it's easy for boys to get discouraged at an early age.

"I love school." Few phrases sound sweeter. Because when your child thrives in his educational setting, he tends to thrive outside it too. That's why initial signs of trouble (complaints about the teacher, behavior write-ups) can press your panic button. We'll help you handle the toughest start-of-school challenges.