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Explore nutrition tips, kids’ meal plans, kids’ activities, recipes and more from pediatric nutritionist, Melissa Halas, MA, RDN, CDE.

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Explore dietitian tips for kids meals and snacks, nutrition by age, special diets, family fitness, and more.

Mini Egg Frittata Healthy Meal Plan for Kids
Meal Plans By Age

Healthy Meal Plan #2 for a 7-8-Year-Old

This healthy meal plan for kids is full of wholesome, easy to assemble, and portable options for a 7-8-year-old. Be prepared when a busy schedule

teenage girls in a grocery store by the cold section looking at different yogurts
Nutrition By Age

The Effect of Adolescence on Eating Habits

Adolescent eating habits are influenced by many factors every day, so how can we steer them toward healthy behaviors? Nutrition plays a significant role during

Meal Plans By Age

Sample Day of Meals for a 4-Year Old Child

Feeding your child healthy and easy kid-friendly meals can be a breeze! Check out our sample kids meal and snack ideas below for a preschooler!

avocado smoothie with mint leaves, sliced half of avocado in the background, with wooden spoons
Fruits and Vegetables

10 Easy Ways to Eat Avocados

There are so many ways to prepare, eat and bake avocados. These ten tasty, family-friendly, easy ways to eat avocado will leave the kids wanting

Healthy Living Tips

Best Kitchen Gadgets for Cooking with the Kids

Looking for kitchen gadgets for kids? If you’re just beginning to cook, or want to save time, these tools will make it much easier! Here’s a

Healthy Living Tips

Cooking with Kids – Helpful Tips!

Here are helpful tips for cooking with the kids. Yes, getting kids in the kitchen and excited about eating healthy is possible! Set realistic expectations