One thing I never fully understood before having kids is how often they get sick, and what it involves! It usually starts with an exceptionally cranky child and some exciting…
It is the time of year when many of us, as adults, reflect on the past year and make resolutions to improve our quality of life in the New Year.…
Through the years I have tried many different approaches to making one of my very favorite foods, mashed potatoes, a little healthier. Most of my creations have been mediocre, trying…
"There are many little ways to enlarge your child’s world. Love of books is the best of all." —Jacqueline Kennedy The love of reading is one of the greatest gifts…
The most certain way to raise creative kids is to be a role model. In short, be creative for yourself and watch the creativity in your child flourish! We humans…
Kids are naturally creative and inquisitive beings. They dance, and make art with mud, and they ask Why? until you could pull out your hair. In 2010, a four decade…
Description An old fall favorite made a little healthier! This recipe uses half the sugar of most recipes, and has extra fiber and protein with the addition of seeds. The result is a…
If your house is like mine, your kids have a mental list of vegetables. Those vegetables that they “like” and those that they “dislike”. Luckily for us, my five-year-old is…
Kidamentals Synopsis: Early childhood education is proven to help children succeed in education and life. While Heckman’s study focusses on the societal economic benefits of early childhood education, the key…
Getting the news that your child needs a gluten free diet probably sends most parents into panic mode. Luckily, there has never been a better time to be gluten-free for…
Description Use whole wheat pasta over white for more fiber, protein, and phytonutrients in this dish! If you currently use white pasta regularly, and want to try whole wheat,…
Description With protein to keep the kiddos full for a while, and a fun presentation, this is one of our favorite snacks for kids! Ingredients Ice cream cone (cake…
Description In the summer when berries are cheap and delicious, buy some extra and freeze to enjoy when the sweetness of summer is long gone! Use this method so you don't end up with…
Back to school means busier schedules and more planning for many families. Breaking down lunch preparation into a standard formula and planning ahead for the week can simplify the process,…
Kidamentals is reprinting this blog with the permission of Daniel Willingham at www.danielwillingham.com/ Daniel Willingham earned his B.A. from Duke University in 1983 and his Ph.D. in Cognitive Psychology from Harvard…
Kidamentals cannot say enough positive things about Khan Academy. After all, the Kidamentals mission is, "To help the world raise children who are happy, healthy, educated, and all around good…
Kidamentals strives to enable parents to quickly and simply find the information they are looking for. Given the vast amount of information on the internet now, it can be hard to find…
These yogurt pops use sweet, fresh berries or fruit to eliminate the need for adding sweetener other than what is already in the yogurt. It also makes them much healthier…
As a Registered Dietitian, one of the most common questions I am asked is, “How can I get my child to eat healthy?”. Here are five of my favorite tips…
While I love salad, I have struggled to figure out how to get my kids to share that feeling! They still frown on “combination” foods, which I define as anything…