Let me set the scene for you. You've been at work all day, you get home, and you actually managed to roast some broccoli in the oven or pop some frozen broccoli in the microwave. That means you're ...

Every parent knows the dinner table battle: you present a colorful plate of nutritious vegetables, only to watch your little one push them around with a fork and declare they’re “too green” or “smell ...

As a part of every check-up, my pediatrician asks me about what my children (ages 2 and 4) are eating. "Are they getting lots of vegetables? Especially dark leafy greens, and iron-rich foods like ...

Most parents don’t realize how quickly the window closes. The first five years of a child’s life are when taste preferences take shape, when attitudes toward food get locked in, and when […] ...

Last weekend, I spent an afternoon with a group of parents and we got talking about vegetables. One parent said her child eats all foods, but leaves vegetables. Another parent mentioned that her child ...

Many parents may struggle to get their children to eat vegetables. According to the United States Department of Agriculture, there are a number of resourceful ways to help children eat more vegetables ...

WEST JORDAN, Utah — It's lunchtime at Majestic Elementary Arts Academy and children who come in are being offered a chance to try something new. Slices of zucchini and squash with ranch dressing, ...

Traditional parenting advice to entertain and manage kids excessively made me anxious. Letting go of screen time limits and not forcing vegetables made my household more manageable Giving my children ...

Perfect for parents seeking to build positive associations around food, these songs help children understand why mealtime is so important—a time when most little kids have a hard time sitting still.

Ever wish your kid would devour their greens with the enthusiasm of a T-rex? For as long as parents can remember, getting children to eat their vegetables has been a battle. It doesn't matter how you ...