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The 20 Best Snacks for Kids
...The protein in this kid-friendly snack keeps energy levels high until dinnertime. We like to stick... cheese more interesting to kids by cutting it into fun shapes with a cookie cutter and making kabobs..., zucchini muffins, and carrot bars are a few of our favorites for kids. Our tasty Yam and Jam Muffins...
Healthy Snacks Kids (and Moms) Love
... low-fat muffins kids will love. Dried fruit and nuts add protein, fiber, and vitamins to a snack... kids love to munch? Try this snazzy snack that's low in fat and calories but still ranks high in flavor..., or on pita bread for a satisfying, healthful snack. Kids can help make these cool treats that are a healthier...
30-Minutes-Max Dinners
Beat the dinner rush with these recipes from our new Family Circle Cookbook! You need only half an hour to make great-tasting tacos, pasta, desserts, and more.
Easy Veggie Dumplings
Wish your child would try carrots and spinach? This quick pot-sticker project may make her less picky.
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.
Play with Your Food
Show your kids how fun the kitchen can be with these simple edible creations. It's as easy as 1-2-3!
Simple Blueberry Muffins
Grab your kid and get in the kitchen! A batch of tasty muffins will help start your day off right.
Kiddie Kabobs
Nothing's more fun than food on a stick. We came up with grilled and no-cook skewer combos that even picky eaters will go for.
Ready When You Are: 5 Slow-Cooker Meals Kids Love
...If your kids haven't eaten the healthiest breakfast and lunch, this can make up for it: A serving... complaints from your picky eaters by serving their meal with curly egg noodles rather than couscous. Kids... love this flavor combo with cereals and desserts -- why not give it a shot with pork too? Even kids who...
Healthy Pasta Dishes Kids Will Love
...? Is it healthy? Will the kids eat it?-pasta is a surprisingly good pick. "Unlike the simple carbs in sweets..., pasta's complex carbs provide steady energy so kids aren't hungry an hour after dinner," says Stacey... of fiber and folic acid. You'll want to offer a variety of sauces and toppings too. Even kids who love...
Fruity Toast
Once your kid learns how to make this tasty treat, she's going to want it all the time.
Smart Snacks for Kids
... -- will stack the chips in favor of your kid's health.
Breadstick Snails
Made with refrigerated breadsticks...: 96 calories; 3g fat Biscotti Gone Bananas
If your kids like banana bread, they'll love these crispy... by substituting different kinds of fruit.
Nutrition Per Serving: 99 calories; 6g fat Starry Chocolate Fruit
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Kid-Friendly Casserole Recipes
...Cheese-filled pasta makes this a heartier version of the classic mac and cheese. Kids will love... to make? This recipe is super easy, and your kids will love the meatball and cheese filling. If your kids... from the same old mac and cheese with this spiced-up version. Your kids can crush the tortilla chips...
Cool Kitchen Tools for Kids
...; then by threading the beans through the blades, kids can create a fancy French cut. Chef'n $4.99 Let kids crank out...-and-down movement. Even young kids can help whip up ingredients, such as egg whites or cream, for a recipe -- or a... herbs, spices, and nuts. Little kids can enjoy smushing and mashing as well as savor the satisfaction...
Super Bowls: Just-for-Kids Soups
...What kid wouldn't eat a soup named after his all-time favorite food? Makes: 6 servings Take your... sunflower seeds to pita chips to crumbled feta. Makes: 6 servings All the flavors of a kid-friendly Mexican...
Baby Development Tracker
Follow your baby's growth and learn about all of the milestones he'll reach in his first year! Plus, you'll find Health and Safety Information and Mom Must-Know Tips for each week.
Cooking With Kids -- Safely!
... Measuring Cup, $5 for a 1-cup size, from cooking.com.
Why kids love them: Pouring liquids or solids from...Why kids love it: By pushing down on the pump, they can make it whir and watch it go very fast.... Ages: 3 and up.
Why grown-ups love it: Kids will beg for salad or spinach just so they can use...
Your Guide to Healthy Eating Habits
While there are no road maps to feeding toddlers, these 12 tips can help them develop good eating habits. Check out these tips from "The Toddler Care Book: A Complete Guide from 1 to 5 Years Old" by Dr. Jeremy Friedman.
20 Kid-Friendly Veggies
... by the tablespoon into 2 tablespoons hot canola oil. Cook 2 minutes; turn and cook 1 to 2 minutes more, until... canola oil on medium heat for 3 minutes. Add 1 1/2 cups frozen corn and cook 2 minutes more. Stir... minutes. Cook 1/2 cup chopped onion in 1 tablespoon hot olive oil on medium for 4 minutes, or until tender...
Make a Backyard Hanging Hideaway
With a few inexpensive materials, you can create an outdoor room that's just right for tea parties, secret club meetings, or games of hide-and-seek.
