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How to Host an Allergy-Safe Party

You’ve planned the games, chosen a cake and shopped for party favors. Then it comes—an RSVP from a classmate with an allergy. According...

Back-to-School Tips to Help Families Ease into a Routine

The back-to-school transition can be tough on kids, especially after the year we’ve had. Whether your kids can’t wait to get back to...

Seas ‘n’ Greetings: How to celebrate Christmas in July

Ever since my toddler became obsessed with Frosty the Snowman, our family has celebrated ChristmasinJuly. Yes, even now that he’s a teen....

10 Steps to an Allergy-Safe School Year

For parents of children with food allergies, starting a new school year can seem daunting. As the mom of a daughter with celiac disease,...

Tips for Sending a Child with Food Allergies to Camp

Mention summer camp and kids get excited about activities, art, s’mores and friends. But for parents of kids with food allergies, the...

The Benefits of Gardening with Kids

Wondering how to get your kids to eat more veggies? Grow them. Whether it’s a container on the patio or a raised bed, gardening is easier...

Farmers Markets Offer a Bounty of Learning Opportunities

Farmers markets introduce kids to healthy new foods and support local farmers. Instead of just taking kids along for the ride with...

Getting Kids to Flex their Brain Power through Growth Mindset

Do you see intelligence as something that can be built upon or something you’re born with? Is failure a positive opportunity to learn and...