Food & Nutrition -- Feeding Your Preschooler
Great ideas for after school snacks, including packaged items and things you...
Good-for-you snacks your little one will love!
What You Need to Know About the USDA MyPlate
Say goodbye to the food pyramid and hello to the food plate. The new MyPlate from the U.S. Department of Agriculture was designed to help people make better food choices. Here's how to use it to best feed your little one.
Getting Preschoolers Involved in Making (and Eating) Nutritious Meals
Don't think your preschooler can be involved in making, much less eating nutritious meals? Try these easy-to-follow tips from Erin Dow, Expert Chef for Guiding Stars.
Soccer Star Mia Hamm Talks Whole Grains, Happy Families
Busy mom to three (including twins!) and soccer star Mia Hamm is the spokesperson for the Grain Foods Foundation. Read how she keeps her busy family active and healthy.
How to Get Kids to Eat Vegetables
Getting kids to eat vegetables doesn't have to lead to a food fight. Follow our tips to help your little one get on the path to a healthy eating lifestyle.
Kids Snacks They'll Love
Whether you are looking for an after-school treat or something to tide your little one over until dinner, these kids snacks taste good and are good for you.
How to Increase Vitamin D in Your Preschooler's Diet
The American Academy of Pediatrics is doubling the amount of vitamin D as previously recommended for all children. Here's how to make sure your preschooler gets enough.
Supermarket Strategies
Don't think a trip to the grocery store with your preschooler can be fun? Check out our creative ideas to make your next visit to the supermarket a smooth one.
Playful Chef Cooking Kit Review
Full review of the Playful Chef Cooking Kit by Playful Life
Shapely Sandwiches
Whether you've got a picky eater or just want to bring some fun to the table, try this quick tip at lunch.
Squeeze Bottle Success
If you've got a fussy eater, try this quick tip at your next meal.
Your Three-Year-Old -- What You Need to Know
What you need to know about your child at age three. Includes information about normal development, nutrition and health.
Your Four-Year-Old -- What You Need to Know
What you need to know about your child at age four. Includes information about normal development, nutrition and health.
How to Get Kids Cooking
Parents and kids cooking together is a great way to spend an afternoon. Why even preschoolers can (and should) help out in the kitchen.
Your Five-Year-Old -- What You Need to Know
What you need to know about your child at age five. Includes information about normal development, nutrition and health.
Coloring page -- USDA Food Pyramid
A Black and white picture of the MyPyramid Food Pyramid as suggested by the USDA for kids to color. [PDF]