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Michelle Obama’s Netflix cooking show can help teach our kids a valuable lesson that has nothing to do with food.

by Liz Gumbinner | Feb 11, 2021 | Columns

Parents are buzzing about Michelle Obama’s new Netflix children’s cooking show, Waffles + Mochi, just announced this week. And yes, I’m excited too! There’s going to be a lot written about it when it starts streaming March 16, no doubt. But...

Is it safe to eat in restaurants yet – especially with kids? Here’s what the experts say.

by Kate Etue | Jul 24, 2020 | Columns, Tips + Tricks

Although I’ve ordered plenty of takeout over the last few months (support your local restaurants, y’all!), I haven’t eaten in a restaurant since February. I know I’m not alone. But recently, there’s been a huge surge in interest about...

Grocery shopping in a foreign country: 9 fun ways to make it educational for kids

by Linda Kerr | Jan 29, 2020 | Columns, Tips + Tricks

I know a lot of our readers have made resolutions to commit to sharing more experiences with their kids instead of buying them stuff, and that includes travel. While we all know the many benefits of travel, you might not have considered that simply eating your way...

How to get a teen to pack their own lunch: 6 tips from teen chef Josh Reisner

by Liz Gumbinner | Sep 25, 2019 | Back to School, Tips + Tricks

As parents, we talk a lot about tips to get kids to pack their own school lunches. But the truth is, even teens can struggle a bit when it comes to picking up just one more responsibility. Especially if they’re always used to us doing it for them. (Guilty as...

Why we’re supporting World Central Kitchen’s lifesaving work in the Bahamas. We hope you will too.

by Liz Gumbinner | Sep 12, 2019 | Columns

We always say it: Our readers have the biggest hearts. And so many of you have been asking how best to help those impacted by Hurricane Dorian in the Bahamas. While the destruction of these beautiful islands is indeed tragic, it’s the human toll that’s...