Healthy Meals for Kids Archives - Child Development Institute https://childdevelopmentinfo.com/category/healthy-meals-for-kids-teens/ Parenting articles, news and tips on raising happy, healthy, successful kids and teens. Fri, 23 Feb 2024 14:36:32 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.8.3 https://childdevelopmentinfo.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/CDI_Butterfly-100x100.png Healthy Meals for Kids Archives - Child Development Institute https://childdevelopmentinfo.com/category/healthy-meals-for-kids-teens/ 32 32 Understanding the Crucial Role of Nutrition in Child Development https://childdevelopmentinfo.com/child-health-news/understanding-the-crucial-role-of-nutrition-in-child-development/ Fri, 23 Feb 2024 14:36:30 +0000 https://childdevelopmentinfo.com/?p=55791 Nutrition plays a crucial role in the overall development of a child. Parents are responsible for ensuring children receive the proper nutrition to grow and […]

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]]> The Importance of Family Mealtime: Why It Matters and How To Get Started https://childdevelopmentinfo.com/family-building/the-importance-of-family-mealtime-why-it-matters-and-how-to-get-started/ Thu, 18 May 2023 21:16:02 +0000 https://childdevelopmentinfo.com/?p=54689 The family that eats together, stays together – or so the saying goes. There is a lot of truth to this statement.  Family mealtime is a […]

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]]> Super Foods for Kids and How to Serve Them https://childdevelopmentinfo.com/healthy-meals-for-kids-teens/super-foods-for-kids-and-how-to-serve-them/ Mon, 13 Sep 2021 20:37:00 +0000 http://dev.mainelyseo.com/cdi-upgrade/parenting_today/?p=2154 When you hear the words “super foods,” many people assume that kids won’t like whatever the super food is. We tend to think of super […]

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]]> 5 Foods That Negatively Affect Your Child’s Mood https://childdevelopmentinfo.com/psychology/adhd-add/five-foods-negatively-affect-childs-mood/ Mon, 24 Jul 2017 17:15:32 +0000 http://dev.mainelyseo.com/cdi-upgrade/?p=31943 Parents intuitively know that food can impact their child’s behavior and mood. We know that sweets, for example, can cause bouts of hyperactivity. But mood-altering […]

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]]> 6 Sneaky Ways to Get Your Kids to Eat Healthier https://childdevelopmentinfo.com/development/6-sneaky-ways-to-get-your-kids-to-eat-healthier/ Mon, 06 Feb 2017 21:53:41 +0000 http://dev.mainelyseo.com/cdi-upgrade/?p=38580   Getting kids to eat healthily can be an exercise in frustration and the source of much family discord. Many kids are picky eaters, to […]

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]]> Why Back-to-School Nutrition Is Important https://childdevelopmentinfo.com/healthy-meals-for-kids-teens/back-to-school-nutrition-why-it-is-important-for-your-childs-success-at-school/ Wed, 24 Aug 2016 08:10:14 +0000 http://dev.mainelyseo.com/cdi-upgrade/parenting_today/?p=856 Nutrition is one of the single most important factors when it comes to a child’s development. Proper nutrition is essential for children to succeed in […]

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]]> How to Keep Your Child Active During Summer Break https://childdevelopmentinfo.com/child-activities/how-to-keep-your-child-active-during-summer-break/ Mon, 01 Aug 2016 19:00:26 +0000 http://dev.mainelyseo.com/cdi-upgrade/?p=34506   Remember when you were a kid dreaming of summer days spent hiking, fishing, and playing outdoors? Childhood looks a lot different today than it […]

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]]> How to Introduce New Foods to Your Kids https://childdevelopmentinfo.com/fitness-for-kids-teens/summertime-eating-good-introduce-new-foods-kids/ Mon, 11 Jul 2016 08:00:55 +0000 http://dev.mainelyseo.com/cdi-upgrade/?p=32305 During the school year, everything seems so harried, from school lunches to after-school activities. Conversely, there is something about summer that resonates a laid-back, peaceful […]

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]]> 10 Quick and Easy Toddler Snacks https://childdevelopmentinfo.com/fitness-for-kids-teens/10-quick-and-easy-toddler-snacks/ Wed, 18 May 2016 14:40:15 +0000 http://dev.mainelyseo.com/cdi-upgrade/?p=37289 Fruits and vegetables are ideal snacks for little ones. They’re packed with vitamins and antioxidants, and also contain useful amounts of minerals and trace elements. […]

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]]> 3 Wholesome Snack Ideas Your Preschooler Will Love https://childdevelopmentinfo.com/child-activities/3-wholesome-snack-ideas-your-preschooler-will-love/ Mon, 14 Mar 2016 16:01:11 +0000 http://dev.mainelyseo.com/cdi-upgrade/?p=36812 Every preschooler looks forward to snack time! While the convenience of packaged, processed snack foods is tempting, these junk food choices are generally loaded with […]

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]]> 3 Easy Snacks to Encourage Children to Eat Their Vegetables https://childdevelopmentinfo.com/fun-family-activites/3-easy-snacks-to-encourage-children-to-eat-their-vegetables/ Tue, 01 Mar 2016 01:35:49 +0000 http://dev.mainelyseo.com/cdi-upgrade/?p=36742 As youngsters, many of us were admonished to sit up straight at the dinner table, put our napkins in our laps, and not play with […]

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]]> 5 Ways Eating Well Can Boost Your Baby’s Brain Development https://childdevelopmentinfo.com/healthy-meals-for-kids-teens/5-ways-eating-well-can-boost-your-babys-brain-development/ Mon, 01 Feb 2016 19:43:51 +0000 http://dev.mainelyseo.com/cdi-upgrade/?p=36468   The future may be hard to predict, but one thing is certain – intelligence and quick thinking will always give your child an advantage. […]

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]]> Five Tips for Avoiding Conflict at Family Dinners https://childdevelopmentinfo.com/family-building/five-tips-for-avoiding-conflict-at-family-dinners/ Thu, 27 Aug 2015 15:25:42 +0000 http://dev.mainelyseo.com/cdi-upgrade/?p=35202       While everyone has the best of intentions when planning a large family dinner, the unfortunate reality of these celebratory events is that […]

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]]> Benefits of Making Babyfood at Home https://childdevelopmentinfo.com/child-health-news/babyfood-makers/ Fri, 24 Jul 2015 12:00:27 +0000 http://dev.mainelyseo.com/cdi-upgrade/?p=35015 If you’re a new mom, you want what’s best for your baby. A healthy baby begins with good nutrition. Supermarket shelves are loaded with prepared […]

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]]> Raising Healthy Kids in an Unhealthy World — 10 Ways to Encourage Smart Snacking https://childdevelopmentinfo.com/healthy-meals-for-kids-teens/raising-healthy-kids-in-an-unhealthy-world-10-ways-to-encourage-smart-snacking/ Sat, 18 Jul 2015 12:00:30 +0000 http://dev.mainelyseo.com/cdi-upgrade/?p=34988 Raising kids with healthy eating habits is becoming more difficult by the day. We live in a preprocessed and prepackaged world, and getting kids to […]

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]]> Camping with Toddlers 101 https://childdevelopmentinfo.com/child-activities/camping-with-toddlers-101/ Tue, 09 Jun 2015 09:53:25 +0000 http://dev.mainelyseo.com/cdi-upgrade/?p=34091 Whether you’re an experienced camper or you’re looking for a new way to spend family time, camping with your toddler can be wonderful and exhausting. […]

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