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Healthy food can be a hit with kids

I recently wrote about healthy food options for school Halloween or harvest parties. My son's school harvest party was yesterday, and I opted to ... Read More »

The real reason kids don't eat healthier: They don't like to

There's lots of uproar these days about the state of lunches offered at school. Parents, teachers and even celebs are upset that there aren't ... Read More »

Los Angeles kids to get a Sushi Robot

Proper nutrition (or lack thereof) in schools s a hot topic these days -- parents, teachers, celebs and even some health-conscious kids are fed up ... Read More »

5 healthy harvest party treats

Instead of dressing up in costumes and bringing candy to school on Halloween, my son's teachers have opted for a harvest party instead. At first, I ... Read More »

Forget the cupcakes, pass the carrots

I think most people would agree that kids need to eat more healthfully. School lunches need to improve, and parents need to make better choices ... Read More »

Pack your own lunch, save $2,000 a year

Bringing your lunch to work, school or wherever you spend your days is a healthier alternative to noshing at fast food joints and restaurants. But if ... Read More »

Get inspired by American's healthiest schools

With a kindergartner in the family, we officially entered the realm of elementary school this fall. Though I couldn't be happier with the school we ... Read More »

The candy ban

My son is in the fifth grade this year. The school's cafeteria is small, so they scatter the times kids go out for recess and to lunch. As the oldest ... Read More »

Succeeding in school with ADHD

Last Monday I had a meeting with my son's teachers to set up a plan to help him succeed at school this year. My son has some residual emotional issues ... Read More »

Chocolate milk isn't so terrible after all

When I was a kid, there was no question that a big glass of milk was a healthy choice. Today, however, there's a pretty decent debate about milk. ... Read More »