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.

mother and daughter tea party
Healthy Living Tips

10 DIY Homemade Tea Recipes

Ending the day with a flavorful cup of tea can be an enjoyable new routine for the whole family.  One of my favorite things to

Fitness and Family

What Happened to Physical Education?

Physical education in schools supports children’s mental & emotional well being & improves their ability to learn. Here are ways to get your kids more

Fitness and Family

Making Family Time Active

Try these new solutions to get active and move more with your family in fun ways that everyone will enjoy! Does it feel like everyone

daughter and son cooking with mom fruits
Healthy Living Tips

Healthy Eating for Kids: Simple Strategies

Trying new strategies for healthy eating for kids doesn’t have to be difficult! If you’re looking for some guidance, we have some answers! How have

planet-friendly kid activities for families
Healthy Living Tips

Planet Friendly Eating Activities

Read on to find out how you can foster sustainable living concepts with your kids and family! Sustainability is a topic that has been gaining

Kids eating environmentally friendly lunch at elementary school with trash free lunch box
Healthy Living Tips

Ten Easy Steps for a Trash-Free Lunch

Discover easy steps for a trash-free lunch box to reduce waste when packing school lunch and to be more earth-friendly! Making sure your child has