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

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Count on Pablo

Story by Barbara deRubertis Pablo can’t wait to go with his abuela to the farmer’s market for the very first time! Join him as he

Children's Book Corner

Carla’s Sandwich

by D. Herman This story takes the reader through a week and a half of Carla’s life. Quickly the reader sees that Carla loves to be

Children's Book Corner

A Cake All For Me!

Story by Karen Magnuson Beil Piggy can’t wait to bake a cake to enjoy all by himself, and in this larger-than-life book, you will get

Children's Book Corner

Bread and Jam for Frances

By Russell Hoban and Lillian Hoban Frances, the main character, loves bread and jam dearly and wishes she could replace every single meal with this

Children's Book Corner

The Berenstain Bears And Too Much Junk Food

Story by Stan & Jan Berenstain The Berenstain Bears are back and this time Sis, Brother and Papa Bear have gotten into the habit of

Children's Book Corner

The Bee Tree

Story by Patricia Polacco This beautifully illustrated children’s book tells the tale of Mary Ellen’s afternoon adventure to find the elusive bee tree and the

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The Berenstain Bears and Too Much TV

If you and your child enjoy books from the Berenstain Bears collection, I recommend adding this book to your set. by Stan and Jan Berenstain This

Children's Book Corner

Apples

If you’re looking for a fun nutrition book on apples you’ve come to the right place! Book by Gail Gibbons Apples, by Gail Gibbons, offers

School Age Kids

School Lunch Program: Food for Thought

There are many steps you can take to support your child’s school lunch program! Families across the country are often made up of two working