Picky Eaters

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.

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!

Slip in a little green to make your kids' favorite lunch and dinner choices healthier.

As a food writer and cooking teacher I'm what most people would call a foodie, but my four-year-old, Harry, couldn't care less. I didn't take my fate as mother of a fussy eater lying down -- read about all the ways I fought back against his unadventurous taste buds.

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Expert advice on what to do with a defiantly picky eater.

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

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Tired of your baby staying awake late into the night? Learn how to get him (and you!) a good night's sleep with these baby sleep solutions.

All babies will fall asleep eventually. Some just need a little more help than others.

Stop your kid's seemingly endless requests and ungrateful attitude with our expert plan.

Show your kids that healthy veggies can be fun, too! These cool ideas for supper and snack time will have them asking for seconds.

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.

Get your kids off to a good and healthy start -- without any fuss.

Get your picky kid to start trying (and yes, loving) vegetables in just one month. We've got a brilliant week-by-week plan for delicious but easy side dishes that will have your child asking for more.

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

Can't find enough time to spend together? These simple and effective tips will help decrease busy schedules and increase quality family time.

These party-worthy cupcakes contain hidden fruit or veggies, good-for-you oils, and whole-grain flours.

Feeding your toddler can be a very messy experience. Like most aggravating toddler behavior, this too shall pass. In the meantime, here are some survival tips. Learn more from "The Toddler Care Book: A Complete Guide from 1 to 5 Years Old" by Dr. Jeremy Friedman.

Kicking the juice and soda habit.

Take a break from takeout with these good-for-you versions of your family's favorites. They cook up quicker than you can say drive-thru.

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.

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.

Next time you feel like you're going to lose your cool with your tot, try doing something goofy. You may find that your change in behavior might just alter your toddler's behavior (for the better), too!

We cut to the chase and tell you what you really need to know to have a well-behaved kid.