Healthy(ish) Halloween: More Fun, More Tradition, Less Sugar Crash
When I was a kid our next door neighbor became a witch every Halloween. She dressed up with a crooked hat and curly shoes, added a wart to her nose,...
When I was a kid our next door neighbor became a witch every Halloween. She dressed up with a crooked hat and curly shoes, added a wart to her nose,...
I just took a 16-hour flight to China and, for once, skipped the usual “chicken or beef” dinner shuffle. Instead, I brought a Sneakz Meal-2-Go. I felt satisfied, slept better, and...
Early childhood isn’t just stubbed toes and skinned knees. And it's more than “growth spurts” and milestones. It’s when the brain’s wiring is laid down at high speed, especially across...
But no one was allowed to stay home. We all got kicked out every day. We were encouraged to go out into the world and get punched in the face....
Pickling is kitchen magic. You take simple veggies, dunk them in a flavorful bath, and—ta-da!—in just a day or two they come out zesty, crunchy, and totally transformed. Kids love...
Diversity in our diets is the key to all things good. Next up is family togetherness. Try creating a 'mystery smoothie lab' experience the whole family takes part in. You'll...
I’m Barbara (Basia) Depta—an immigrant from Racibórz, Poland who arrived in the U.S. on a student visa 22 years ago with a duffel bag, a work ethic, and a love...
Bzzzz. It's the alarm clock. It’s 6:37 a.m. You’ve got a toddler on one hip, a backpack on the other, breakfast simmering, calendars colliding and your day hasn’t even “started.”...
Tea has been one of the world’s most consumed beverages, second only to water [1,2]. While coffee dominates morning rituals in the West, tea has a far deeper history, especially...
The Lunchbox Mystery They’re easy, colorful, and kids love them: juice boxes. Parents grab them because they’re shelf-stable and quick. And you're told they're healthy. But have you ever stopped...
Our bellies are busy, busy. And our kid's bellies are especially active little ecosystems. When we feed those little gut microbes with good stuff, well, families often see wins in...
On and on it goes: parenting, and everyday life, can feel like a relay race with no finish line. Between school drop-offs, snacks that somehow disappear, and socks that refuse...
I’m Dr. Helen Chen — a proud working mom of two kids (Kaitlyn, 15 and Alex, 8), food scientist, and lifelong wellness enthusiast. Born in Guangzhou, China and rooted in...
Why Your Kid’s Cola Costs More (and What It Says About Groceries) Over my life, one of my favorite drinks has always been a full-flavored cola, especially on a...
No Mystery Ingredients: Just Peanuts, Love, and a Little Mess Along the Way (a very little) Peanut butter is a childhood classic. It's All American. Wholesome as it gets. But...
Stay Away from those bright and shiny packages If you caught the recent coverage on ultra-processed foods (UPFs), you saw the headline grabber: most Americans get more than half of their...
It Starts in the Pantry, Not the Person A massive global study just blew up the “kids just need more exercise” excuse. Researchers found we all burn roughly the same...
5 Classic Adventure Books Kids'll Still Love Why Printed Pages Still Matter Nothing beats the crackle of opening up a new book (or old one for that matter) or that...
An easy planning blueprint any family can adapt—healthy food, hands-on history, and memory-making built in. Summer weekends disappear fast. Between sports, work travel, and “Are we there yet?” energy, big...
Watermelon, watermelon, watermelon. There’s something magical about a cold slice of watermelon on a hot summer day. It’s bright, it’s juicy, and fun to eat. Everyone has a secret they...