Feeding Children

 

What's the right nutritional balance for a growing child? How do you persuade a picky eater to try something new? What's the best way to teach children about the importance of a healthy and varied diet? What about kids who will eat only bland foods that bore their parents to tears? Do kids really need to try everything on their plates? Get tips on these topics and more in the Feeding Children section.

Noodle Pudding

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Last Updated on Friday, 06 February 2009 06:32 Written by Karen Wise Wednesday, 04 February 2009 08:12

Anyone who grew up in a Jewish household most likely has fond memories of lokshen kugel, or noodle pudding.

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Stir-Fried Beef with Snow Peas and Cashews

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Written by Karen Wise Thursday, 15 January 2009 18:35

Red meat often gets a bad rap because people immediately think of fatty grilled burgers. But lean beef is a nutritional powerhouse for growing bodies, supplying loads of protein and iron in every bite—with less saturated fat than skin-on chicken pieces.

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Breakfast for Dinner

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Last Updated on Sunday, 04 January 2009 22:04 Written by Karen Wise Sunday, 04 January 2009 15:51

Kids thrive on routine, but they also adore a spontaneous bit of unexpected whimsy from their normally routine-oriented parents. Introducing:

Breakfast for Dinner!

It's quick and easy to prepare, nutritious, and inexpensive—and kids think it's a blast. Talk about your win-win, eh?

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Baked Ziti with Spinach and Tomatoes

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Last Updated on Tuesday, 23 December 2008 21:54 Written by Karen Wise Tuesday, 23 December 2008 17:44

If you’re looking for an updated version of your old baked pasta classic, you’ve come to the right place.

This is one of those recipes that I love to prepare for dinner, because everyone in the family gladly eats it, it comes together easily, and it doesn’t break the bank. If you never thought you’d get your kids to eat spinach, think again. Even my picky kids—who usually feel the need to try to identify every different color and texture on their plates, and who get nervous when “everything’s touching everything else”—love this!

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Pumpkin Bread: A Healthy Treat

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Last Updated on Wednesday, 17 December 2008 07:28 Written by Karen Wise Tuesday, 16 December 2008 08:04

I have nothing against giving my kids a sweet treat once in a while, but isn’t it nice when you can serve them something that’s both nutritious and delicious at the same time?

This pumpkin bread is a staple at our house, particularly around Halloween and Thanksgiving, when everyone’s thoughts turn to pumpkins. It comes together very quickly (even when the kids help, despite my recent post!) and freezes beautifully. There’s no reason not to have a few slices in the freezer ready to defrost at any time. 

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Baking with Mom

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Last Updated on Sunday, 07 December 2008 23:02 Written by Karen Wise Saturday, 06 December 2008 20:01

Last week on my blog I revealed a guilty secret: I prefer it when my kids don't "help" me bake.

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Homemade Shake ‘n’ Bake

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Last Updated on Sunday, 30 November 2008 21:21 Written by Karen Wise Friday, 28 November 2008 14:00

We eat a lot of chicken in our house—it’s healthy and reasonably priced, and it can be prepared in so many different ways that it’s easy to disguise the fact that we’re having chicken again.

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I'm Roasting in Here!

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Last Updated on Friday, 21 November 2008 22:20 Written by Karen Wise Friday, 21 November 2008 15:46

Part of me hopes that you all know about the magic of roasted veggies, because otherwise you’d be missing out on so much; the other part of me is excited to imagine someone just now trying this technique for the first time!

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In a Pickle: Pickled Carrots

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Last Updated on Sunday, 16 November 2008 20:37 Written by Karen Wise Friday, 14 November 2008 10:01

Do your kids like pickles? How about raw carrots? Then why not offer them pickled carrots for a healthy snack?

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Let Them Eat Steak

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Last Updated on Sunday, 09 November 2008 10:07 Written by Karen Wise Thursday, 06 November 2008 19:16

When my kids ask what’s for dinner, I always hold my breath and hope my response won’t be met with groans of disappointment or disgust. But when I say we’re having steak, everybody’s happy.

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The Family Dinner

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Last Updated on Thursday, 30 October 2008 17:51 Written by Karen Wise Wednesday, 29 October 2008 21:22

Ah, the Family Dinner! Picture the whole family seated around the table, smiling and passing bowls and platters, chowing down while discussing the day. You do that every single night, don't you? What?

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