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.

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Parents' Book Corner

My Body’s Superpower Q&A with Maryann Jacobsen

I caught up with Registered Dietitian Maryann Jacobsen to learn more about her new book, My Body’s Superpowers. This Q&A with Maryann provides valuable insight

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Parents' Book Corner

The Foodie Bar Way: Q&A with Timaree Hagenburger

I caught up with Timaree Hagenburger, Registered Dietitian, Exercise Physiologist, and author to learn more about her new cookbook “The Foodie Bar Way”. Timaree’s new

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Healthy Living Tips

Simple and Healthy Baking Substitutions

Missing a main baking ingredient that you thought you had in your kitchen? Read on for tips, tricks, and healthy baking substitutions to keep handy!

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Healthy Living Tips

10 Ideas For Meal Planning to Save Money

Instead of relying on the convenience of ordering out, try these tips for meal planning to save money and make cooking faster, easier, and less

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Christmas Holiday Food Art for the Kids

Looking for a healthy and enjoyable holiday tradition to start with your kids? Start the tradition of making Christmas holiday food art for the kids!

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How to Feed Your Kids

Best Holiday Gifts for Kids and Teens

Parents will love these holiday gifts for kids and teens that can be used as activities to occupy them for hours, that they can enjoy

Healthy Living Tips

Holiday Gifts for Foodies in the Family 

If you know someone who likes to get into food-related hobbies with delicious results, these gifts for foodies will help with your shopping. With Hanukkah