This article first appeared on Mind Body Green. As parents, we’re all driven to do our best, but sometimes we need to just embrace the messy moments that inevitably come up.   The start of a new school year can mean a lot of things, one of which is the inevitable...

This article first appeared on Very Well Family. Don't let a little precipitation keep your kids parked on the couch all day: Try these rainy day activities, games, and outings that encourage physical fitness. They'll keep boredom complaints to a minimum too. (Plus,...

This article first appeared on PureWow. It's back-to-school time, which means gearing up for those early starts, packed lunches and the mad rush to catch the bus. But the goods news is that you can make the transition so much easier (for kids and parents) with these...

THIS ARTICLE FIRST APPEARS ON THE CHALKBOARD MAG. A MOTHER’S LOVE might be limitless, but a kiddo cracked out on sugar will definitely put that to the test.  As a wellness pro and mama of two — with a brand new bun in the oven, nonetheless — Sophie Jaffe...

THIS ARTICLE FIRST APPEARED ON THE KITCHN. Having rules for school lunch is strictly about making lunch-packing easier. As school kicks off I always go a little overboard, packing elaborate lunches with cute cut-out fruit and decorative garnishes. This enthusiasm...

THIS ARTICLE FIRST APPEARED ON CHALKBOARD MAG. Kid by chronology or kid at heart; whichever one you’re cooking for, these healthy school lunch ideas will keep them nourished and craving more…     HISTORY ISN’T OUR forte, but we’re pretty sure getting kids to eat more...

THIS ARTICLE FIRST APPEARED ON SUPER HEALTHY KIDS. Your favorite make-ahead dinner just got a little leaner! Chicken salad celery sticks have all the delicious flavor of chicken salad sandwiches, but now on celery instead of bread. A fresh, high-protein meal for the...

THIS ARTICLE FIRST APPEARED ON COUPONS - THE GOOD STUFF. If you’re stuck in a peanut butter and jelly rut, it’s time to shake up the lunch box!   Sometimes it’s hard enough to send your kid out the door with everything they need, and a delicious and healthy lunch...

THIS ARTICLE FIRST APPEARED ON MOMMYPOTAMUS. Does The Lunch Hour Taunt You? Does it stick out its tongue, cross its eyes and dare you to go beyond PB&J sandwiches? No fear, brave friend, this post is for you! Here’s a sneak peek into what I’ll be packing for my...

THIS ARTICLE FIRST APPEARED ON NPR. As a new parent, Jack Gilbert got a lot of different advice on how to properly look after his child: when to give him antibiotics or how often he should sterilize his pacifier, for example.   After the birth of his second child,...

THIS ARTICLE FIRST APPEARED ON THE KITCHN. The lunchtime sandwich may be as American as the flag itself, but let's face it: Slapping the same smears onto bread — day after day, week after week — can leave kids and parents a little bored. Here are 10 ideas for...

THIS ARTICLE FIRST APPEARED ON SUPER HEALTHY KIDS. Parents face increasing challenges on their quest to get children to live healthy, active lifestyle through exercise.  The ubiquity of televisions, cell phones, iPads and video games as part of an all too busy...

THIS ARTICLE FIRST APPEARED ON THE MULTITASKING WOMAN. Have I ever told you that I really dislike Summer? I am much more of a winter person but when a cooler season is on the horizon like Autumn, I think of all of the wonderful things I can enjoy doing in the garden...

THIS ARTICLE FIRST APPEARED ON BAKERITA. This recipe for homemade Twix Bars is a game changer! When you take a bite, you won’t believe that this candy bar copycat is gluten-free, refined sugar free, Paleo, and vegan. Happy Fri-YAY!!! It’s the weekend, and you deserve...

THIS ARTICLE FIRST APPEARED ON CARRIES EXPERIMENTAL KITCHEN. Cinnamon Apple Chips, made with a few simple ingredients, are a healthy snack your whole family will love. Don’t these Cinnamon Apple Chips look gorgeous?! Every once in a while I take a photo that I’m...

THIS ARTICLE FIRST APPEARED ON FAMILY FOOD GARDEN. How do you garden with your kids!? I get asked this all the time and I feel like I have a good ‘kids gardening groove’ these days so I wanted to share how you can garden with your kids too! First a little story. Our...

THIS ARTICLE FIRST APPEARED ON KIDDIELICIOUS KITCHEN. Cookies for breakfast? Well, these blueberry zucchini cookies you can eat for breakfast without any guilty feelings. They are also a great healthy snack or dessert for the whole family to enjoy. My toddler eats...

THIS ARTICLE FIRST APPEARED ON TIP HERO. Energy bars are so great for a quick, convenient, on-the-go breakfast or snack, but they’re not so great for those of us who are vigilant about what we put in our bodies. After all, how do we really know what’s in them? An easy...

THIS ARTICLE FIRST APPEARED ON GO EAT AND REPEAT. In addition to hurting my back getting out of bed and being tired all the time, the other thing that makes me feel old is the fact that I now own eye cream. I guess it was bound to happen eventually.  The packaging...

THIS ARTICLE FIRST APPEARED ON HEALTHY LITTLE FOODIES. CARROT STARS – A HIGH PROTEIN SNACK FOR KIDS WITH ADDED CARROT GOODNESS.  Have you heard of carrot taco shells?  I recently stumbled across them on this great blog. They are a brilliant alternative to standard...

THIS ARTICLE FIRST APPEARED ON MOTHER NATURED. If your children love animals and need a little more quiet, thoughtful time in their life, this might be the activity for you. There’s nothing quite like animal yoga in the forest. It’s relaxing, builds breath awareness...

THIS ARTICLE FIRST APPEARED ON OUR FAMILY WORLD. Kids love arts and crafts and what better way to spend a rainy day than with art activities to build self-esteem in kids!  I know my daughter is always wanting to draw pictures and create things, so this is a fun way to...

THIS ARTICLE FIRST APPEARED ON PREMEDITATED LEFTOVERS. Let’s face it, kids are germ magnets. It seems as though they often find themselves in the most germ-filled situations and are more than happy to transport those germs around. Schools, play grounds, and other...

THIS ARTICLE FIRST APPEARED ON THE CRUNCHY CHRONICLES. Oh gummy bears…how I love you but wish you were healthier. Thankfully, these berry vegan gummies can sub in! They are tasty, simple to make, and absolutely kid-friendly. I am sure I’m not alone, but my toddler...

THIS ARTICLE FIRST APPEARED ON KIDDIELICIOUS KITCHEN. Cookies for breakfast? Well, these blueberry zucchini cookies you can eat for breakfast without any guilty feelings. They are also a great healthy snack or dessert for the whole family to enjoy. My toddler eats...

THIS ARTICLE FIRST APPEARED ON MAMA NATURAL. Nothing says toddler snack time like goldfish crackers. Next to Cheerios, these crackers are found in car seats, strollers and snack cups all across North America. And I get it. They’re easy, inexpensive, and kids are crazy...

THIS ARTICLE FIRST APPEARED ON MAKE THE BEST OF EVERYTHING. Last year, I posted my DIY ” Go Gurt,” and ever since I have been meaning to post a few more flavors. A little recap on how I got into making my own “Go Gurt”. I have always been a little disappointed with...

THIS ARTICLE FIRST APPEARED ON MOM INSPIRED LIFE. I love these easy reindeer snacks made from graham crackers. They use simple ingredients and come together quickly. They are a perfect school snack during the Christmas season! I’ve mentioned before that I like to make...

THIS ARTICLE FIRST APPEARED ON HGTV. Celebrate the Christmas season with a kid-friendly gingerbread house decorating party filled with fun and sweets. Here's how to pull it off.   The best parties are the ones that let kids get involved and be creative. This holiday...

THIS ARTICLE FIRST APPEARED ON CLEAN AND SCENTSIBLE. We all know that the holidays are filled with lots of delicious food but, unfortunately, most of it is loaded with sugar and fat.  My kids have inherited my sweet tooth and would fill up on cookies and chocolates...

THIS ARTICLE FIRST APPEARED ON FOUNTAIN AVENUE KITCHEN. Choosing the right gifts for the many special people in our lives can be a daunting task. What present will be just right? Ultimately, the quest can be time-consuming and expensive, sometimes adding more stress...

THIS ARTICLE FIRST APPEARED ON A FEW SHORT CUTS. Kids love all things creepy and crawly, which is why they are the perfect people to help you create a worm farm. A worm farm is ideal for anyone who wants nutrient rich soil but may not have room for a compost bin....

THIS ARTICLE FIRST APPEARED ON KULA MAMA. Cold and flu season. It’s a parent’s worst nightmare.  The media is already having a field day with the new respiratory virus hitting several states in the US.  The image of a young girl with an oxygen mask over her face is...

THIS ARTICLE FIRST APPEARED ON MOMABLES. When the holiday season rolls around, so do classroom holiday parties! Of course we have to provide our kids with some festive treats, but who says they can’t be healthy? Here at MOMables, we love helping you prepare meals and...

THIS ARTICLE FIRST APPEARED ON TOTS FAMILY. Instructions: Use a variety of colored construction paper and black as the base (it will make the colors pop!) Have the kiddos rip by hand, strips of paper in various lengths.  Start with the longer strips for the bottom of...

THIS ARTICLE FIRST APPEARED ON LIVING WELL MOM. It doesn’t have to be complicated to make homemade hot cocoa. In fact, my easy hot cocoa recipe for kids is so simple to make, it’s almost as quick as the store bought packets! And this recipe is healthy too; there’s no...

THIS ARTICLE FIRST APPEARED ON SOUTHERN MADE SIMPLE. It’s the most wonderful time of the year! It’s time to trip up the tree with Christmas stuff…like bingle balls and woofoo fluff! I remember the weeks leading up to Christmas break when I was in school were always so...

THIS ARTICLE FIRST APPEARED ON HAPPY HOOLIGANS. If your kids love french toast, you can make breakfast or lunch even more fun and tasty for them by whipping up a batch of cinnamon sugar french toast shapes!  They’re super-easy to make, and using cookie cutters, you...

THIS ARTICLE FIRST APPEARED ON LIVINGLY. Thanksgiving will be here before we know it. Help your family acknowledge what really matters with these meaningful projects everyone can enjoy. And, the best part, gratitude exercises have been proven to increase overall...

THIS ARTICLE FIRST APPEARED ON HUFFINGTON POST. The transition from summer into fall isn’t always an easy one. No matter how much we love fall — and all the mac and cheese it promises — it’s hard to say goodbye to the long days of summer, the countless grill outs and...

THIS ARTICLE FIRST APPEARED ON KITCHEN FUN WITH  MY 3 SONS. We created these fun Thanksgiving Turkey Pancakes for breakfast the other morning & this would be a great breakfast to make on Thanksgiving morning for the kids! Super easy to make & we used cookie cutters to...

THIS ARTICLE FIRST APPEARED ON KIDS YOGA STORIES. It is almost Thanksgiving here in the United States! Thanksgiving is generally a time for getting together with family and friends to share meals and play games.  It can be a busy time of the year with lots of planning...

THIS ARTICLE FIRST APPEARED ON THE FIRST YEAR BLOG. Back in August I received our city’s program guide, I am sure a lot of you receive those, listing all of the activities for the next semester. I was flipping through it and I saw an advertisement for the annual...

THIS ARTICLE FIRST APPEARED ON COUNTRY LIVING. Thanksgiving Bingo Everyone enjoys playing a game of bingo, especially after a satisfying Thanksgiving meal.  Turkey Tracks This fun and thrifty craft will keep your kids busy until dinner is served. Get the tutorial at...

THIS ARTICLE FIRST APPEARED ON THE BUMP. Turkey Themed Veggie Cups While everyone else is digging in on brie, crackers and bacon-wrapped scallops, give your tot his own personalized turkey dipping plate. It's healthy and he'll love that it's just for him. Apple...