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Quick snacks for busy kids
Kids are always on the go with club activities and lessons, athletics and other forms of recreation. To power up their energy and keep them healthy and happy, it's a must to provide them with quick...
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Pack a better lunch for your kids
Wrap up these healthy lunch ideas It's not as easy as you think to pack a great school lunch all year long. These ideas for packing healthy, nutritious lunches (and what to carry them in!) will come...
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5 Easy Earth Day crafts for kids
1 Felt Earth This felt Earth by Busy Hands Busy Minds is a great project to help kids young and old engage and concentrate. All you need is felt, thread and a needle. We think it could also be fun to...
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Appropriate play date snacks
12 Fun (and healthy) play date snacks Hosting a play date? Skip the chips and soda and serve up these nutritious eats instead. 1 Apple sandwiches Photo credit: Gestational Diabetes Diet Turn an...
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Make-ahead snacks for play dates
1 Muffin tin snacks Photo credit: Sycamore Stirrings Experts recommend serving a variety of fun and interesting foods to help expand kids' palates. We recommend getting crazy creative with muffin tin...
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Tips for prepping a lunch box the night before
Have a plan Photo credit: The Curriculum of Love Instead of standing at the kitchen counter scratching your head, make a "packed lunch plan" before you do your weekly grocery shopping. It only takes a...
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Snacks kids don’t know are healthy
1 Apple nachos Photo credit: Whole Lifestyle Nutrition To make apple nachos, slice apples and drizzle with your favorite nut butter. Sprinkle on chocolate chips and pecans for a sweet and healthy...
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Packing outdoor-friendly snacks
Photo credit: Jupiterimages / Stockbyte / Getty images Outdoor snacks should be casual, portable and no-fuss! Keep your pantry and fridge stocked with these easy snacks that are not only healthy, but...
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Pack the perfect family picnic
Photo credit: Jupiterimages / Stockbyte / Getty images Planning the perfect picnic can be fun, especially if you get the family involved. Depending on their ages, the kids can be responsible for...
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Appropriate snacks for each sport
Your children's nutritional needs change depending on their activity level and sport. “Sometimes parents overestimate the actual energy expended and overcompensate calories, sugar and sodium in the...
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Your guide to an awesome play date
Has spring fever hit your house yet? The best way to stop the grumpiness that comes with the slow countdown to summer is by adding a little extra fun to your free days. Banish the boring with a fun...
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Your child's lunchbox but better
Not only are you charged with packing a nutritious lunch, but it has to be something your kids will actually eat, too. We feel your pain, mom. Lucky for you, we’ve got the tips you need to get through...
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After school snack inspiration
When those kids walk through the door, they’re hungry. The after school snack is tricky. You want to curb their hunger, but you don’t want to spoil dinner, either. Snack smart Photo credit:...
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Tips for a great day at the park
Even a fun trip to the park can get boring if you’re always doing the same thing. The next time you head to your favorite local outdoor spot, have a plan in place for the perfect day. Make it an...
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How to support an active child on game days
Youth sports are a family event, even if your child is the only family member on the field. Learn what you need to do to help them succeed — or to support them when they don’t. Know the benefits Are...
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Pregnant and addicted to heroin: Is this rock bottom?
Photo credit: Ziga Lisjak/iStock/360/Getty Images At just 25 years old, May Wilde knew she was running out of time. After struggling through pregnancy while addicted to heroin, she fell back into...
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DIY April Fools' ideas for kids
Spilled ice cream trick Supplies: Ice cream cone Play-Doh Sprinkles Directions: Grab a small chunk of Play-Doh and knead it in your hands to soften it. Flatten the Play-Doh out to make the shape of...
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Baby names inspired by 2014 Oscar winners
Photo credit: Jeffrey Mayer/WireImage/Getty Images Academy Award-winning baby names Maybe you should consider choosing a famous name for your baby in honor of one of these 2014 winners from the 86th...
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Niki Taylor joins the Mommalogues
Photo credit: Jim Jordan Meet our newest celeb vlogger Ever since her first Seventeen cover, many of us fell in love with her gorgeous smile and girl-next-door charm. Now, Niki Taylor is a mom, wife...
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Fake pregnancy announcements are no joke
Photo credit: laflor / Istock / 360 / Gettyimages A mom's plea goes viral Posting, "I'm pregnant!" on Facebook may seem hilarious, but this particular April Fools' Day prank can be hurtful. This mom's...
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