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

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Children's Book Corner

One Red Apple

Story by Harriet Ziefert Ziefert pens a charming account of the life of an apple through the eyes of children in this almost good-enough-to-eat book.

Children's Book Corner

Oliver’s Fruit Salad

by Vivian French Fruit is yummy! That is what Oliver, the main character, learns in this book. This book is about a little boy whose

Children's Book Corner

My Lunch Box (Tote-Along Soft Shapes)

by Iinnovative Kids This book is actually listed as a paperback, but is made of nontoxic, latex-free, colorful, and floatable pop out foam. With this

Children's Book Corner

Muncha, Muncha, Muncha

by Candace Fleming Mr. Mc Greeley decides to plant a garden of yummy vegetables to gobble up, and that’s where the fun begins. Muncha Muncha Muncha

Children's Book Corner

Handstand Kids, Mexican Cookbook

Yvette Garfield brings culture, food and compassion together in one book with her new cookbooks for children, including this Mexican Cookbook. Story by Yvette Garfield

Children's Book Corner

Handstand Kids, Italian Cookbook

Story by Yvette Garfield Yvette Garfield’s Italian cookbook for kids is a wonderful educational tool for children to learn how to cook traditional Italian cuisine.

Children's Book Corner

What Happens to a Hamburger?

by Paul Showers What Happens to a Hamburger? takes readers through the process of digestion.  Beginning in the mouth and ending in the bathroom, every step in