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Valentine’s Day: A Family Meal Occasion
Valentine’s Day is often portrayed as a romantic holiday exclusively for couples. Others view the occasion as a retail holiday that doesn’t hold any true meaning. But fear not – […]
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Beating the Winter Blues
A few years ago, we moved to Maryland just in time for winter. In Florida I looked forward to winter and the break from the heat and humidity. Now I’m […]
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Back to Cooking Basics with Common Threads
In the fight against childhood obesity, we are getting back to basics. We know that simple things like eating more plant-based foods, exercise, nutritional knowledge and portion control can have […]
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5 Brown Bag Lunches Under 500 Calories
Winter is the epitome of hearty dinners, holiday parties and family celebrations filled with laughter, loved ones and some of our favorite sweet indulgences. As you take part in your […]
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5 Simple Ways to Involve Kids in Meal Planning
Over the years I’ve found that children tend to be less picky at meal times if they are involved in the process of getting food on the table. For a […]
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Developing New Year Family Goals
At the beginning of each year, my family and I sit down and develop family and personal goals. We never call them resolutions because resolutions are easily broken. Goals are […]
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The Value of Volunteering
Sometimes trying to get your child to talk about school seems like an impossible task. I’m sure you’ve had conversations like this: “So how was school today?” “Fine.” “Did anything […]
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5 Ways Smartphones Simplify Mealtimes
If you’re anything like me, you’re a super busy parent (I think “super busy” and “parent” are actually synonymous). Your smartphone is constantly on, and you use it for everything […]
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8 Healthy Habits for Your Family
The RD Parent Empowerment Program is a unique program that brings the expertise of Registered Dietitians (RDs) into school and community settings to educate and empower parents to improve their […]
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Gifts that Inspire Physical Fitness
Looking back on my holidays over the years, I realize now that part of the reason for my interest in staying so active since a child was the thought my […]
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