As parents pay closer attention to how certain foods affect children’s behavior, it’s become increasingly clear that a well-nourished child is also a happy one. The great news is that it’s easy to make changes that will improve kids’ brain function, concentration, and outlook on life. Here are quick, delicious, and nutritious meals that will help grow a more contented, better behaved child, from an energy-boosting breakfast of blueberry and apple muffins to chicken dippers, (more…)

“I set very high standards for myself, and my daughter has set equally high standards for herself. I’m very proud of her achievements. This book is sure to have a positive impact and will be around for a long time.”
–Gary Null
Author of The Vegetarian Handbook and Good Food Good Mood.
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Kids love helping Mom and Dad in the kitchen and whipping up meals for family and friends, and this updated edition teaches kids the basics about cooking, kitchen safety, and nutrition, while offering recipes for a Just Peachy Smoothie, Bite-Sized Blueberry Pancakes, Poppin Popovers, Take-Along Trail Mix, and more! With 30 delicious food-themed puzzles, kids will have fun both in and out of the kitchen. Written by a certified dietitian, this creative cookbook gives kids the know chocolate-finger-lickin%C2%92/dp/1598695924/ref=sr_1_10/182-3655296-2786306?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1250268756&sr=8-10?ie=UTF8&tag=metally-20″ title=”More at Amazon”>(more…)

Kids love to cook and help in the kitchen. That’s why Jennifer Low has created this book of 100 no-knives, no-flame, from-scratch recipes that kids can easily make with the help of a caring adult. Each recipe has been tested by kids aged four and up and each dish is beautifully photographed From Paddy Thai Noodles (an oven backed take on traditional Pad Thai) and One-Potato-Two Bread (more…)

Semi Homemade Cooking With Kids A popular lifestyle professional and author with a devoted following worldwide, Sandra Lee’s signature Semi-Homemade approach to cooking and home decorating offers savvy shortcuts and down-to-earth secrets for creating a beautiful, affordable and most of all, doable life. Her first book Semi-Homemade Cooking (Miramax Books, 2002) is a New York Times national bestseller. Cool kids’ cuisine and nothing is made from scratch. With Sandra’s guidance throughout the book, kids learn to have fun and succeed at cooking in the kitchen – with nothing made from scratch! Cool kid cuisine includes recipes for breakfast, lunch, dinner, after-school, snacking, desserts and drinks. Chapters speak directly to kids with Bright Breakfasts, Movie Munchies, Smart Snacks, Sleepover Sensations and more. Plus, each chapter is filled with lively illustrations to draw kids into the book and into the kitchen.

Reviews:

“It is easy enough for kids to help prepare the meal and gets them involved. I just love it!”
- customer review from amazon.com

“For those of us who want to get in the kitchen with our kids and make something tasty with as few steps and ingredients as possible (the name SEMI homemade is a clear giveaway) buy this book.”
- customer review from amazon.com

“What a wonderful book! Easy-to-understand instructions”
- customer from foodnetworkstore.com

“Unlike her cookbooks for adults, this one has cartoons instead of photos. Each easy-to-make recipe follows Lee’s typical formula of being 70% store-bought and 30% homemade.”
- review from barnesandnoble.com

Cooking up Fun for Kids with Diabetes Here are simple, fun, healthy recipes and activities for kids with diabetes that they can make themselves or with their parents. Recipes and projects help kids understand the importance of food to their health. Includes: Recipes that teach children about the link between diabetes and nutrition Hints for parents on managing their children’s nutrition Creative projects to enrich children’s connection to food

Reviews:

“Some are just easy recipes that a child can do; others have been adapted to make it more fun for children.”
- customer from amazon.com

“Here are simple, fun, healthy recipes and activities for kids with diabetes that they can make themselves or with their parents.”
- editorial review at barnesandnoble.com

“Even if your don’t have a child with diabetes in your immediate circle, this book is terrific for anyone who wants to involve children in a healthy eating lifestyle.”
- review at diabeticgourmet.com