Mar 11, 2018
Romper – Caroline Shannon-Karasik
Who would have thought the 5Ws and one H of middle school would come in handy as you navigate this thing called parenting? Not this mama. But the truth is, the who, what, where, when, why, and how of your youth simply cannot better define the onslaught of questions that come from the moment you become a parent. Things like, how do I get my baby to sleep? Or is there a wrong time to introduce solids? As for the latter, I have answers: Here’s how introducing solids to your baby too early can affect them later in life. (more)
Mar 11, 2018
The Coventry Telegraph – Nisha Mal and James Rodger
Baking a cake, or a batch of cookies, with your littles ones can make your Mother’s Day an extra special occasion. It’s a great way to spend some quality time with them, while doing something fun and interactive. However, picking the perfect recipe can be tricky, as you don’t want to choose something too complicated and end up with a pile of mush. (more)
Mar 10, 2018
The Greely Tribune – Anne Cumming Rice
It happens at every family dinner table. The adults are ready to dig in, but the kids look at what’s being served and ask, “Are we supposed to eat THAT?” Whether you have picky eaters or kids who don’t appreciate all that goes into making a meal, one of the best things you can do for a kid’s palate and attitude about food is get him or her involved in the kitchen. (more)
Mar 10, 2018
The Ada News – Janna Kelley
Fiber keeps us full and helps maintain proper working order in the digestive tract. However, those are not the only reasons to make sure kids (and adults) are getting enough of the key nutrient. A diet full of good sources of fiber could help prevent constipation. Fiber-rich foods can also provide important nutrients and vitamins that could help cut the risk of heart disease, certain cancers and obesity. (more)
Mar 9, 2018
The Greenville News – Lillia Callum-Penso
When I saw the subject line of the e-mail, I was intrigued. “Watch local chefs sow seeds of food, nutrition knowledge with SC kids.” I read further. Bon Appetit Management Company, which handles the food service at Furman University was bringing its healthy kids in the kitchen program to Greenville to teach, cook and eat with local kids. Hmmm, could be an interesting story, I thought, but really, my motives in responding were a bit more self-serving. See, I’ve got 2½-year-old twins, and they are eating machines, until they aren’t. They eat pretty well for the most part, but I admit to falling into the mac and cheese and pizza cycle some. It’s better if it’s smoked Gouda mac and cheese, right? They’re practically little gourmands…Needless to say, I’m always looking for guidance when it comes to feeding my kiddos healthy meals and also introducing them to veggies (they are avid fruit lovers) and just new foods in general. (more)
