Why We Must Change (or Eradicate) the Idea of "Kid Food" with Bettina Elias Siegel HPC: E115

Why We Must Change (or Eradicate) the Idea of "Kid Food" with Bettina Elias Siegel HPC: E115

Chicken nuggets. Pizza. Burgers and fries. Mac and cheese. What do all those foods have in common? They're identified as "kid food" by childr...

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The Power of Teaching Kids to Cook   Katie Kimball   Cancelled TEDx talk

The Power of Teaching Kids to Cook Katie Kimball Cancelled TEDx talk

Do we have to let fast food "kids' meals" define our young generation? No way! Dig into the power of kids cooking for their own physical and mental he...

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Chef Junior Authors on Kids Setting BIG Goals (HPC: E91)

Chef Junior Authors on Kids Setting BIG Goals (HPC: E91)

It's still crazy to think that my 15-year-old son (and his friends) are published authors. I'm beyond honored to have interviewed them for a Healthy...

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Cooking Video for Kids: How to Use a Knife (Ages 2-12)

Cooking Video for Kids: How to Use a Knife (Ages 2-12)

I grabbed all four of my kids from playing outside on this beautiful sunny day to teach you the skill we feel is most important in any kitchen: knife ...

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Kids Learn REAL Texas Barbeque HPC: E78

Kids Learn REAL Texas Barbeque HPC: E78

When you start cooking early in the afternoon and have a professional firefighter running the pit...Mmmmm, mmmm, BEST meat we've ever tasted! Watchi...

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Food is Medicine: No More Waiting for a Diagnosis! HPC: E51

Food is Medicine: No More Waiting for a Diagnosis! HPC: E51

If we believe food is medicine, we have to stop waiting for a diagnosis before we do something about it! On today's edition of The Healthy Parenting...

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Lesson for Kids: How to Make Homemade Caesar Dressing HPC: E46

Lesson for Kids: How to Make Homemade Caesar Dressing HPC: E46

My family eats Caesar dressing at an alarming rate, both on salads and as a dip for raw veggies, but most commercial Caesar is made with soybean oil, ...

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Challenges to Raising an Adult in Today

Challenges to Raising an Adult in Today's Culture (HPC: E45)

This week's Healthy Parenting Connector will be my thoughts on the challenges of raising an adult in today's world... If you didn't see last week's in...

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Homemade English Muffins and Freeze-able Breakfast Sandwiches HPC: E24

Homemade English Muffins and Freeze-able Breakfast Sandwiches HPC: E24

Need an easy, freezer-friendly breakfast that is homemade and will keep your kids full of energy for a busy school morning? Teach them to make homemad...

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How to Have Fun WIth Healthy Food

How to Have Fun WIth Healthy Food

Don't play with your food!" A classic parent line. ;) But is it ok to have FUN with food, especially if we can show kids that food isn't only fun when...

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