Healthy School Lunches & Snacks
... compartments. That's the idea behind Laptop Lunches, the company that sells these cute plastic sets (starting... snap peas 8 animal crackers These creative combos add up to one-of-a-kind after-school treats.
Sesame...'s lunch with healthy, ready-to-go products.
These nuggets of freshly roasted nuts are ideal for slow...
Let's Do Lunch
Your mom mission this school year: Pack nutritious lunches for your child every single day. Our healthy sandwich selects will get you on your way.
Lunch Around the World
... in China, and I spent a lot of my childhood summers in Taiwan. Most kids eat noodle dishes for lunch. My...
Pack Lunch Like a Celebrity Chef
... Click "next" to see what Cat Cora packs her kids for lunch!
Menu note: Hummus is a tasty protein... alternative to lunch meat, and olives add an antioxidant boost. Menu note: Only serve popcorn to kids over 4... "next" to see Richard Blais' original lunch recipe!
Menu note: When your kid is bored with sandwiches...
Superfood Lunch Ideas
Looking for a nutritious lunch? Check out these recipes that will fuel your whole family with the healthy nutrients they need.
Lunch Box Snacks
... dinnertime. Dried fruits and chocolate chips make it a kid favorite. A lunch box staple, the PB&J gets... Parmesan -- a snack just as perfect for movie night as it is a child's lunch box. Comfort food doesn't have... soft, then mash into a chunky porridge. Turn lunch into a fiesta with these homemade tortilla chips...
The 20 Best Snacks for Kids
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.
Making Over Your School's Lunch
... to start a school garden and healthy lunches program in your district. Marcy Greenhut, a member of Berkeley...'s nutrition committee, suggests that you begin by picking up a school lunch from the cafeteria and bringing...Concerned about what your child is eating at school? Consider joining up with fellow moms and dads...
Pregnancy Eating: What's Safe, What's Not
The one time you're actually supposed to eat more -- and now it suddenly seems like every food is off limits. Here, the final word on which foods to skip and which ones are A-OK during pregnancy.
Easy Birthday Cakes
These gorgeous birthday cakes are a snap to make using your favorite cake mix and simple white icing.
The Problem with Your Child's School Lunch
...-sodium, low-fiber menu is a typical lunch at a typical American elementary school. We know about it because... Mrs. Q., a grade-school teacher, decided to eat her school's lunch every day for an entire school year... and report anonymously to the world on her blog, "Fed Up With Lunch: The School Lunch Project...
Chores for Busy Toddlers
The earlier your child learns how to do housework, the easier it will be to get him to complete chores in the future. Here are some simple chores appropriate for toddlers.
Smart Snacks for Kids
Extra vitamins, just the right amount of calories, and easy to make -- these munchies are absolutely perfect for little kids and busy moms.
Fun Finger Foods
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.
Pleasing the Picky Eater
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.
Sneak In Some Veggies
Slip in a little green to make your kids' favorite lunch and dinner choices healthier.
Cool Cat Cora
The pressure of being the only female Iron Chef has taught Cat Cora to appreciate the joy of cooking for her two young sons.
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