Tag: kids Shanda Blake raises 7 kids to be healthy eaters, Part 1 of 2 Another of our three winners in the “How do You Raise Healthy Eaters?” contest, this is from Shanda Blake of Saratoga Springs, Utah, a busy mom of 7 kids, ages… Can Easter be Sugar-Free? As it turns out, you CAN do Easter without sugar. I love to make my kids baskets of gifts on Valentine’s Day and Easter. There are plastic eggs in these… Tips for Getting More Greens in Kids’ Diets—besides green smoothies A number of readers have suggested two ways to get more greens in your kids’ diets: Green smoothie popsicles Green smoothie fruit leather (in the dehydrator, on teflex sheets, dry… My fantasy Halloween Matthew sent me this cartoon last week. I wrote back: “I wish!” If you’re a new reader, you might not know that I’ve tried lots of things to deal… Nutrition for Pregnant Moms, Babies, Toddlers: Part 5 of 5 Dear GreenSmoothieGirl: My little boy is so picky! He won’t eat healthy food! What do I do? The first time a child is presented with a healthy food, he often… Nutrition for pregnant moms, babies, toddlers: part 4 of 5 Today’s topic: NUTRITION DURING PREGNANCY. Remember, what you’re eating when you’re pregnant is also contributing to healthy blood, bones, tissues, and organs—or not. It’s so painful for me to remember… Nutrition for pregnant moms, babies, toddlers: part 2 of 5 Breastfeeding versus formula is our topic today. First of all let’s talk about how long to nurse your baby. We’ve over-sexualized breasts in our culture. We’re squeamish about the use… Nutrition for Pregnant Moms, Babies, Toddlers: Part 1 of 5 Dear GreenSmoothieGirl: My baby is breastfeeding, and doing great. But I know I have to make the transition. Besides blending cooked vegetables, what else should I do? Answer: Please share… Libby and the Garden I have this photo of me and my younger daughter, Libby, working in my garden about five years ago, when I first put the site up. The photo is… Idaho Falls, Traveling, and Eating Right, Part 2 I love my five-mile run on the Snake River in Idaho Falls. It’s quirky. Thousands of geese of all ages, everywhere, and apparently it’s illegal to scare or chase them,… Sugar-Free Baseball Tennyson has a nickname on his team. In the dugout, when he’s up to bat, they chant, “Sugar-free! Sugar-free! Sugar-free!” When he gets on base, they yell, “Sweeeeeet!” I love… The Power of One: the influence of a nine-year old Check out this news article about what happened when a nine-year old girl began documenting online the appalling nutrition served in her school. Do you have a child who, like… Posts navigation < Newer posts12345Older posts >Last Page>>