Having trouble getting your kids to eat veggies and fruits or are they picky eaters in general? Do they need to learn a thing or two (or ten) about manners? How about time-saving tips and healthy snack suggestions. Experienced parents have you covered with their helpful advice and tips related to food and kids.

Getting Kids to Eat Their Veggies by Jaipi Sixbear
Kids who eat veggies from a young age are more likely to continue eating them later. Make veggies a part of everyday diet from the time kids first begin eating solid foods. Cooked veggies can be mashed and pureed for the very young and used as finger foods for toddlers. There are many tips and tricks for getting kids to eat their veggies. Here's advice from a seasoned parent.

Eat to Feed the Brain: Kids and Adults by Lyn Lomasi
Your brain is an amazing thing. It controls your entire body. That said, we need to be sure we are taking proper care of our brains. The best way to do that is to eat food that enrich the brain's functions.

Four Creative Tricks for Getting Picky eaters to Eat by Heather K. Adams
Have you tried all the tips and tricks out there, and you still can't get your kids to eat what is on their plates? I tried them all and nothing worked for me and my ultra-picky kids. I had to come up with my own tricks for getting my picky eaters to eat.

Making Mealtimes Fun, Healthy, and Tasty for Toddlers by Lyn Lomasi
Let's face it. When a toddler is hungry, there is not much time to prepare a meal before the crankiness starts. The meals must also be good or they'll wind up smashed into the floor, table, or high chair (or even all three).

Kids Table Manners - 5 Basic Answers All Children Should Know and Follow by 2Buzy
Five basic, but many times unfollowed, table manners for kids. From which glass is theirs to passing on food they don't like, kids do better when they are prepared and know what to do.

4 Finger Foods Your Toddler Will Grasp Willingly by Lyn Lomasi
Since toddlers practically live off of finger food, it's important to have a little variety. However, that can sometimes seem impossible for finger foods. They can sometimes get repetitive and boring for your toddler, leading to picky eaters and loss of interest.

Healthy Snacks that Kids Love by Lyn Lomasi
Most children cringe when they hear the words, "Eat it. It's good for you." I've got some recipes that will change your children's thoughts of what healthy means.

~posted by Lyn Lomasi~