When Hurricane Sandy stormed her way through the northeast, she brought with her a winter-like chill that has been here ever since she left. Now, just one week later we have snow, icy rain and high winds in early November. In the meantime, my two little ones seem to be fighting runny noses and as their mom I'm going to do everything in my power to ...

My best friend has two little boys of her own and this summer we have gotten together a few times for lunch and a play date. Each time she visits our home, she comes baring scrumptious homemade treats! Today I thought it would be fun to share two of them with you! Both are delicious, healthy and wonderfully kid-friendly! This first recipe I ...

When our children are little and are at home with us, we can really control most if not everything they eat or do not eat. So, if you are the parent of a child with a food allergy, I'm sure you are vigilant about what foods come into your home, what your child is exposed to and of course, what they consume. But what happens when they go off to ...

Here are two very simple vegetable based recipes for picky eaters to enjoy! Both require just a few basic ingredients and are easy to prepare. Pieces are also tiny enough for little hands and mouths to handle independently! Both dishes are favorites in my home, and I hope they will be in yours! Cinnamon Carrots You will need: Fresh baby ...

Dealing with a picky eater (my very own 2-year-old daughter) on a daily basis can be quite daunting at times. She has a mother who loves to cook, bake, and sample a wide variety of foods and flavors as much as humanly possible. Needless to say, I thoroughly enjoy and look forward to taking culinary risks in the kitchen. In addition, I am extremely ...

Here is a delicious dish I made last weekend for my sweet but picky 2-year-old and a group of girlfriends who came for a visit. As I have mentioned in previous recipe posts, my little daughter adores any type of pasta, which has become my secret weapon when attempting to imbed vegetables, poultry, meats and various new flavors into her diet! ...

I have heard parents say this many times when we discuss the eating habits of their ''picky eater:'' ''Hes/she used to eat (preferred food), but not anymore! Now I can barely get them to eat or try anything new. He/she eats the same things over and over.'' Our family has been dealing with this at home with our two-year-old picky eater. ...

Schools are closed this week and little ones are home for the holidays! Today's post includes some new ideas to keep them occupied as well as some flashbacks to posts from the past! If you're staying in for New Years Eve this year with your little ones, why not plan out a fun, kid-friendly dinner that they can both help you make and ...

Are you stressed because the holidays are upon us and your child is a picky eater? Is every meal a struggle and is it even worse when you are sitting with your in-laws and family friends and can feel the tension thicken in the air? Well, hang on! Here are some tips to help you prepare yourself and your child for mealtime challenges that lie ...

During the month of December we have been celebrating the holidays of Hanukkah, Christmas and Kwanzaa at our preschool. The holiday of Kwanzaa, like any holiday, embraces certain symbols that embody the message and purpose of the holiday. Here you can find a complete description of these symbols, one of which is corn. I decided to use ...