by Doctor Yum | May 4, 2020 | Feeding Children, Nutrition
With everything going on right now, you might be finding yourself needing to prepare some foods that you’re not super familiar with. Maybe you can’t find your go-to produce item at the store or maybe you’re running out of meal ideas and need to switch things up a bit....
by Doctor Yum | Apr 14, 2020 | Feeding Children, Health Topics, Nutrition
Getting teens in the kitchen has multiple benefits. However, in a global pandemic when we are practicing weeks and even months of social distancing, it’s more important than ever to strengthen connections with our children. Teens in particular thrive on social...
by Doctor Yum | Apr 7, 2020 | Doctor Yum Project Activities, Feeding Children, Nutrition
With the COVID-19 pandemic affecting all of our lives, we here at the Dr. Yum Project know that you may be in need of recipes that rely on pantry staples like canned and dry beans, onions, garlic, canned and frozen veggies, spices, oats, and dried fruits. While Dr....
by Doctor Yum | Mar 16, 2020 | Doctor Yum Project Activities, Feeding Children, Getting Organized, Health Topics, Nutrition
Most of us are suddenly spending a lot more time at home, trying to stay as safe as possible and minimize our exposure to COVID-19 (coronavirus). If you have children there is a good chance they are home while school is closed and you may be wondering how you will...
by Doctor Yum | Feb 7, 2020 | Doctor Yum Project Activities, Feeding Children, Nutrition, Preschool Blog
Just like learning to read or how to ride a bike takes lots of practice, young children need to practice trying new foods. Kids need a food education. Some food education naturally happens at home, but we know that school is a big part of a kid’s day and it’s a...
by Doctor Yum | Sep 5, 2019 | Feeding Children, Nutrition
As a mother of two young boys I am sympathetic to the challenge of how to pack an interesting, well-balanced lunch that the kids will eat, and how to do this DAY AFTER DAY.In organizing my thoughts on school lunch, I used the very recognizable USDA “Choose My Plate” ...
