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Why I Believe Snacks and Treats Are Important

Why I Believe Snacks and Treats Are Important

August 26, 2018 By Jessica Leave a Comment

The other day, my son came home from a birthday party and was starving and cranky. I was taken aback because this was a celebration that he had been really looking forward to. When I asked why he hadn’t eaten he said, “I didn’t think you would want me to eat too much junk food.” Given what I do for a living, you might think that this was a moment of pride for me—that he…
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Getting Your Kids to Pack Their Own Lunches: Mistakes I’ve Made and How I’ll be Doing it Differently This Year

Getting Your Kids to Pack Their Own Lunches: Mistakes I’ve Made and How I’ll be Doing it Differently This Year

August 12, 2018 By Jessica 9 Comments

School lunches are the bane of many a parent’s life. Here’s how to get your kids to pack their own lunches so you don’t have to, including lessons I’ve learned from doing this with my own kids.  My kids go to a school where there is no cafeteria, so we have to pack lunches every. single. day. And while my husband is in charge of school day breakfasts, I still have the task of overseeing…
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How to Navigate the Summertime Treats

How to Navigate the Summertime Treats

June 5, 2018 By Jessica 1 Comment

I think it is pretty safe to say that we have all been there: you pack a carefully thought out meal to bring to the pool, beach, picnic, or other fun summertime outing—salads or sandwiches, veggies and dip, cut up fruit, ice-cold water—you are feeling virtuous and well-prepared. When suddenly the ice cream truck’s song floats across the wind, or the snack counter opens its window ready to dole out chips, candy, and ice cream…
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How to Cook with Kids Underfoot

How to Cook with Kids Underfoot

March 2, 2018 By Jessica Leave a Comment

Has anyone else ever been in this situation: For once, you are feeling so on top of things! You know what you are making for dinner, you actually have all the ingredients, and you start the prep in time to get dinner on the table before everyone melts down. As you are cruising along in chopping an onion, you suddenly feel a tug at your leg, or a voice calling for help on homework you…
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The Importance of Autonomy: Helping “Picky” Eaters to Try New Things

The Importance of Autonomy: Helping “Picky” Eaters to Try New Things

February 2, 2018 By Jessica 3 Comments

    This past week, two things happened that really brought home the importance of giving our kids autonomy with their food, especially for picky eaters. A teenager who was open to change The first was a one-on-one cooking lesson that I had with a 15-year-old boy. This is a kid who has a pretty limited palate and has shown very little interest in food. When his mother gave him the option of having a…
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