January 13, 2025
Being a mom is no easy task—juggling work, school pickups, soccer practice, and everything in between often leaves little time to plan elaborate meals. But just because time is short doesn’t mean you have to sacrifice healthy meals for your family. With a little creativity and some go-to recipes, you can whip up balanced dishes […]
September 6, 2023
Of all the things parents of preschoolers can feel guilty about, eating healthy food and nutrition is near the top of the list. If you feel lost on what meals you should be feeding your growing preschooler, read this article to get help on what a healthy plate should look like.
June 15, 2023
Parents are more health-conscious and money-conscious than ever before. Not only are more and more studies coming out about the problems with ultra-processed food, but the cost of living for most parents has only increased. For parents with infants and babies, one of the easiest ways to address both issues is to make their own baby food
August 16, 2022
Child food allergies are no joke. And if you thought you noticed an uptick in the number of children dealing with allergies, you’re not wrong. In fact, the rate has increased by 50% since the 1990s. That means there are 50% more parents trying to understand how their child’s allergies will affect their everyday lives. A big part of that is making sure they are safe at school.
May 11, 2021
If you have a picky eater, you’re in the majority. In fact, most of the research and commentary available today doesn’t bother to label kids as “picky” or “not picky” — it just assumes children will be persnickety about food between the ages of 2 and 5.
March 26, 2020
Cooking may not be the first thing that comes to mind when you think about educating your child. Cooking with your kids can help give you control over the types of food that they consume.
February 7, 2020
The February monthly curriculum theme at Little Sunshine's Playhouse is Heart Healthy Lifestyle. Learn about our top 10 Heart-Healthy Lifestyle Children Books.