PLEASANT MEALTIMES
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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!
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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!
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What is Mealtime Emotional Climate?
Learn about how you can make your mealtimes more enjoyable and engaging by creating a positive mealtime emotional climate!
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Diversify Your Mealtime
Explore foods, recipes, and fun facts from 4 different countries and learn how to include diverse foods during your mealtime!
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Experts View of Food Rewards
Learn what experts have to say about using food as rewards for children.
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Family Mealtimes Matter
Learn the importance of family mealtimes and how to promote healthy child development during mealtimes!
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Getting Kids in the Kitchen
Explore ways kids of various ages can help out in the kitchen and build healthy eating habits!
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Involving Fathers in Mealtime
Discover the importance of fathers during mealtimes and ways to get involved!
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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!
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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!
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Organizing Your Pantry
Follow these quick and easy steps to organize your pantry and help your mealtime go smoother!
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Optimizing Healthy Eating Habits in Early Childhood with Mindfulness
Learn about mindful eating and how to practice this with children!
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Making Your Mealtime Special
Discover 3 easy ways to take your mealtime from ordinary to extraordinary!
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Frequently Asked Questions
Explore simple tips to avoid offering food to regulate children’s emotions and avoid screen time during meals!
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Make Celebrations Fun, Healthy, and Active
Follow these 10 simple tips to eat healthy and be active even while attending parties and events!
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Tips for Healthy Family Meal Planning
Learn about easy steps you and your family can take to start meal planning today!