Posts Tagged ‘food’
Picky, Picky Eaters
Picky eaters are frustrating at any age, from toddler to teens. Get in the habit of encouraging your littles to give new foods a chance. Incorporating a “One Bite Rule” encourages kid to at least try new foods and to keep trying. What’s rejected today might be a favorite tomorrow! When working with fussy eaters, try…
Read More12 Tips for Your Fussy Eater
Do you need tips to get your fussy eater to eat? Mealtime can be fun family time. But fussy eaters can be aggravating and worrisome for parents. Food is fuel for the human body and good nutrition is necessary for proper growth. When kids won’t eat, it’s downright frustrating. Try these 12 tips for family…
Read MoreFanciful Food for Playtime
Guest blogger, Carol Olsen, is passionate about grandparents speaking into the lives of their grandchildren. Enjoy this darling idea for fanciful food for playtime to make playtime fanciful, artistic, and memorable. Watch for more ideas in future posts on Faith First Parent. And please share with your family and friends! Grandma Ginny’s Gift Years ago, Grandma…
Read MoreFamily Day at the Famers Market
A fun-filled, family field trip for this time of year is the farmers market. A bountiful harvest of raspberries, tomatoes, zucchini, and green beans, among other homegrown delicacies, is a delight for the senses. Roaming the stalls in the warm autumn sunshine, filling a basket with jars of honey, and munching on just picked apples…
Read MoreFocusing on Fussy Eaters Part 2
I hope some of the ideas from last week’s blog, Focus on Fussy Eaters, helped to tempt those fussy eaters to nibble a few new foods! Today I have a few hints from friends who have overcome finicky behaviors at the table. A mom who read the blog shared a great idea. She makes meals…
Read MoreFocusing on Fussy Eaters
“Last night I made three meals for my son and he would not even take one bite! What am I going to do with my fussy kid?” This was the start of a conversation I had with an exasperated mom. The little boy was extremely finicky. Mom was at the end of the line, not…
Read MoreAll Natural, No Preservatives
“I’m dancing right now!!!” This was the text message I received from Scott, my husband, when I informed him of the plan to make zucchini relish with my mom last fall. He’s my mother’s biggest relish fan, the one who can hardly eat a bratwurst or hot dog without the sticky condiment dripping out each end…
Read MoreFood for the Body & Soul
In my house, food talks. With three men, my husband and two teenagers, I spend a lot of time in the kitchen. Feeding their bodies well is important to me. Feeding their souls is imperative. The two have come together often in how we serve others who are hurting or less fortunate. As parents, Scott and…
Read MoreThe Farmers Market
A fun-filled, family field trip for this time of year is the farmers market. A bountiful harvest of tomatoes, zucchini, and green beans, among other homegrown delicacies, is a delight for the senses. Roaming the stalls in the warm autumn sunshine, filling a basket with jars of honey, and munching on just picked apples…
Read MoreFuel Up with a Healthy Lunch
Keep your kids fuel up with a healthy lunch. Whether purchased at school or prepared at home, help your children make healthy choices. The midday meal provides energy for the second half of the school day. It’s also a nice time to remind kids how much they are loved! If your children are regular hot…
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