PLEASANT MEALTIMES
Alternatives to Using Food as a Reward
Find out about the consequences of using food to reward, comfort or punish children and what are some non-food alternatives to use instead!
Be a Healthy Role Model for Children
Discover how to be a role model for you child and help them develop healthy eating habits for life!
What is Mealtime Emotional Climate?
Learn about how you can make your mealtimes more enjoyable and engaging by creating a positive mealtime emotional climate!
Diversify Your Mealtime
Explore foods, recipes, and fun facts from 4 different countries and learn how to include diverse foods during your mealtime!
Experts View of Food Rewards
Learn what experts have to say about using food as rewards for children.
Family Mealtimes Matter
Learn the importance of family mealtimes and how to promote healthy child development during mealtimes!
Getting Kids in the Kitchen
Explore ways kids of various ages can help out in the kitchen and build healthy eating habits!
Involving Fathers in Mealtime
Discover the importance of fathers during mealtimes and ways to get involved!
Learning How to Measure Ingredients
Discover activities to help your kids learn how to measure dry and liquid ingredients and get cooking in the kitchen!
Let’s Set the Table
Use this guide to help children learn about the steps to set the table and easy tricks to remember where the silverware goes!
Organizing Your Pantry
Follow these quick and easy steps to organize your pantry and help your mealtime go smoother!
Optimizing Healthy Eating Habits in Early Childhood with Mindfulness
Learn about mindful eating and how to practice this with children!
Making Your Mealtime Special
Discover 3 easy ways to take your mealtime from ordinary to extraordinary!
Frequently Asked Questions
Explore simple tips to avoid offering food to regulate children’s emotions and avoid screen time during meals!
Make Celebrations Fun, Healthy, and Active
Follow these 10 simple tips to eat healthy and be active even while attending parties and events!
Tips for Healthy Family Meal Planning
Learn about easy steps you and your family can take to start meal planning today!