Category Archives: By Beth

It’s Okay to Play With Food! Using Play Kitchens to Teach Good Food Habits

Posted on January 24, 2012 by bethb

By Beth Some years ago, I found myself in the aisle of a large toy store trying to find play food to go with a toy shopping basket and the play kitchen Santa was bringing for Christmas. I was struck … Continue reading →

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Black-eyed Peas in a Healthy Soup for New Year’s Luck

Posted on January 2, 2012 by bethb

Black-eyed peas for New Year luck, greens, wholegrains and lots of vegetables make this hearty, winter soup a healthy — and lucky if you believe the tradition — start to the New Year. Continue reading →

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Fun is the Key to Making Healthy Family Resolutions That Succeed in the New Year Ahead

Posted on January 1, 2012 by bethb

As we enter the New Year, maybe its time to try a new approach with resolutions. The same-old pattern of resolving for a fantastic, healthiest year yet that fades by mid-month — much less mid-year — needs a fresh start of its own. Fun can make the difference between lasting success or just another failed resolution. Continue reading →

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Dips Get Kids to Eat More Vegetables

Posted on December 20, 2011 by bethb

This is definitely not new news to any of us moms, but according to a new study in the Journal the American Dietetic Association, researchers have proved that dips, do indeed get kids to eat vegetables. In the study, pre-schoolers … Continue reading →

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Picky Eaters at the Holiday Table?

Posted on December 18, 2011 by bethb

So, Santa’s already arrived, the stockings long plundered and all bets are off for getting the sugarplums to eat well at the Christmas dinner table? Meanwhile, you’re already feeling a bit like the Grinch just trying to get one holiday … Continue reading →

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