It’s something that we parents never want to think about or imagine. The idea that the food we give our children could hurt them is terrifying, and yet kids 4 years old and younger are at the highest risk of choking. This is because they have not fully mastered chewing and will sometimes try to swallow large pieces of food that their bodies can’t handle. This is a terrifying prospect and the impulse to avoid

As the parent of a formerly picky eater, I tried all kinds of tips and tricks as I worked to support my son and his eating. One of the major game-changers for us ended up being letting him feel more control over his food. This is when I discovered the power of condiments in helping picky eaters to explore new foods. Table Of Contents A Personal JourneyThe Power of Condiments: Helping Picky Eaters to Explore

The other night I had a plan for dinner. It was a good plan and I knew all the guys in my house would be excited about it since it involved red meat, which we don’t eat very often. And then I unwrapped the meat. I had bought just it a few days before and it was still within its “sell by” date, but it was bad. Really bad. The color was off, the smell

For years, one of my sons was an incredibly selective eater. As a parent, it was a stressful time. Now that he has grown out of his selective tendencies, I thought it might be interesting if I did an interview with my formerly picky eater. Here’s what he had to say about the experience. The other night at dinner my 8-year-old, who was a picky eater for many years, said, out of the blue, “Do

Among the many skills that we parents need to teach our kids, one that sometimes gets overlooked is cooking. Teaching your kids to cook not only will help them to become more independent, but can also help to ease your burden as well. So, I’ve put together some tips and suggestions on how to involve your kids in the cooking, including different task suggestions for different age groups. Note: This page contains affiliate links. If