Amy Reed
Let’s Not Be So Quick to Judge
I remember when I was a school-aged child. We did not have central air conditioning in our house, but my parents did have a window air conditioning unit in their bedroom. Therefore, when it...
3 Reasons We Need to Stop “Food Shaming” Kids and Parents
Recently, I was reading an article from a popular parents’ blog and the author was lamenting about how her kids would not eat the “healthy” lunch that she packed for them. Her children expressed...
Choosing National Park Adventures {Over Leisurely Beach Vacations}
When I was a child my family would go on long vacations every summer. My dad was an earth science teacher and he liked traveling the country to see different geologic formations. Since there...
Summer Camp Lunches: 5 Different Ways
Despite the cold weather we have had, summer is approaching quickly and that means planning for camps. One of the tasks that comes with sending kids to day camp is packing lunches. We hope...
10 Ways to Keep Tweens and Teens Active
As a dietitian who specializes in seeing children and adolescents, one of the most common recommendations I make to families of tweens and teens is to increase activity. In the winter months, many families...
Tips for Picky Eaters at the Holiday Parties
As the holidays approach many of us start to think of the foods that bring back wonderful memories or look forward to creating a wonderful holiday feast for our family. But for those of...