Activities by Age Group: All Ages

Breaking Barriers to Family Mealtimes By: Dr. Michelle Krehbiel

Learn how to handle common challenges and discuss sensitive topics during family mealtimes.

Length- 8:34; for All Ages

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Role of Fathers During Mealtime By: Dr. Brent McBride

Dr. McBride explains the roles of fathers during mealtimes, how fathers can become more involved in mealtimes while facing a pandemic, and the cultural differences of fathers feeding practices.

Length- 9:30; for All Ages

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Let’s Set the Table By: Talen & Reagan

Kids of all ages can get involved with helping in the kitchen.

Length- 2:09; for All Ages

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Food Refusal With: Alise Verhage

This video shares tips on how to handle food refusal in children. It discusses Ellyn Satter’s Division of Responsibility in Feeding and explains what is the parent’s job verses the child’s job when it comes to eating.

Length- 5:25; for All Ages

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Making Your Meals Special By Kayla Hinrichs

Learn how to take your mealtime from ordinary to extraordinary and create a more memorable mealtime.

Length- 2:09; for All Ages

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Yellow Rice With: Kayla Hinrichs

My Grandma used to make Yellow Rice when I was at her house as a child. Learn how to make this delicious rice pudding at your home.

Length- 5:38; for All Ages

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Family Mealtimes Matter By: Dr. Michelle Krehbiel

Dr. Krehbiel discusses the importance of family mealtimes on children’s development and family functioning.

Length- 8:44; for All Ages

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Packing a Cooler for On The Go Family Meals With: Lynn and Tracy

Lynn and Tracy will give ideas on meals to pack in a cooler that are fresh, easy, nutritious, satisfying and economical.

Length- 10:04; for All Ages

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Organizing Your Pantry By: Emily Hulse

Pantry organization is key for having an enjoyable cooking experience. Follow along with Emily to learn tips to organize your pantry.

Length- 6:02; for All Ages

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Culture and Mealtimes With: Sandra Barrera

Learn from Sandra Barrera how to discuss diversity and culture, encourage cultural acceptance, and involve kids during mealtimes.

Length- 9:51; for All Ages

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Home Gardening as a Family By: Terri James

Learn from Terri as she walks through how involve kids of all ages in home gardening, deal with common problems in the garden, and how to start a home garden.

Length- 8:30; for All Ages

Use the links below to learn more!

Backyard Farmer

The First Steps of Vegetable Gardening

GROBigRed Virtual Learning Series

Increasing Fruit Consumption By Kayla Hinrichs

Fruits are an excellent source of vitamins and minerals. This video will teach you some tips to increase fruit consumption.

Length- 2:00; for All Ages

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Let’s Create Pizza With: Kayla Hinrichs

Grab your family and ingredients for your favorite pizza. Join Kayla and her family as they walk you through how to create a family fun pizza night.

Length- 3:45; for All Ages

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