Meal Time Archives - Mommy Shorts

01/14/20

32 Game-Changing House Rules and Parent Hacks

I asked you guys to tell me simple changes that you implemented at home last year which had positive results. For instance, we made a “on iPad in the morning” rule that resulted in way less yelling.

09/18/19

How Much Do Your Kids Drink?

When I was a toddler, I did not like milk. I still don’t. But back then, because there weren’t definitive guidelines around what babies should and shouldn’t drink, my parents gave me apple juice. I drank apple juice like it was water.

05/13/19

How Healthy Lunches Impact Your Kids at School

When you send your kids off to school, there is a lot of trust that you instill in the teachers and school administration like making sure they are getting the nutrition they need.

06/19/18

Pizza on the Balcony

The end of the school year means an onslaught of activities, events, recitals, class breakfasts, end of the year parties, performances, parent participation days, etc. etc. Family dinners at home are pretty much non-existent.

12/05/17

Cookie of the Month: Hannah’s Surefire Gingerbread

Earlier this year, we threw a bake sale to raise money to help fund pediatric cancer research. To keep that momentum going, we’re sharing a new cookie recipe each month.

11/08/17

12 Books for Picky Eaters

Some of these books deal with picky eating head on, while others just let kids know that there is a very wide world of exciting food possibilities beyond chicken fingers and french fries. If and when they are ready.

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08/30/17

18 Lunchbox Notes from 18 Types of Moms

However strapped for time and sanity you are, sticking a note in your kid’s lunchbox is an easy thing to do, which makes a huge impression on your kids. But what does your note say about YOU?

04/11/17

The 15 Phases of Your Kids Sitting Through a Passover Seder

Passover is still my favorite holiday. Torturing the kids is all part of the fun.

03/31/17

29 Breakfasts Too Adorable to Eat

There is not much cooking required. It’s pretty much all presentation and anybody who can cut a banana can do it.

03/28/17

Feeding Truffles and Crack to My Kids

For my second episode of “Mommy Shorts in the City,” we visited the newest Milk Bar location in the West Village and got to sample crack pie ice cream, birthday cake truffles, and unlimited cookies.

12/15/16

Baby Trying Sweet Potato Might or Might Not be Most Epic Moment Ever

Here’s a baby trying solids for the first time, filmed by his Grandpa who set it to 2001: A Space Odyssey. I can say with 1000% certainly that this will totally be me as a grandparent.

07/22/16

How to Make Blueberry Sushi with a 3yo in 31 Steps

After the success of our blueberry galette, I was excited to tell Harlow about our next cooking challenge. “Harlow, we ‘re making blueberry sushi!” Her initial response? “BLECH.”

06/08/16

28 Tips and Tricks for Dining Out with Kids

Here are the best tips, tricks and products from parents who have totally mastered the whole going out to eat thing. Plus, an $1000 Target gift card giveaway from Go & Grow Mix-ins!

06/06/16

Bake a Blueberry Galette with a 3yo in 39 Steps

Last weekend, Harlow and I baked two blueberry galettes in a row. I decided they are better than pie. And easier to make too.

05/31/16

Dinner Dates With Toddlers

I went on dinner dates with six toddlers to see what they would order at a restaurant if left to their own devices. It’s not healthy. I’ll tell you that much.