Dr. Michele Arthurs, a local lifestyle medicine physician with Kaiser Permanente, knows how daunting it can be for families to grocery shop with their young children. That’s why, when her kids were ...

Getting my kids to eat snacks that are both healthy and tasty can be a real challenge. Over time, I’ve discovered a handful of grocery store snacks that actually get eaten without complaints or ...

Back when Kerri Boutelle's children were younger, she remembers watching how kids would eat ice cream cones. She noticed a big difference between some siblings. "One child would eat half of the ice ...

If you’ve ever had a tough time getting your kids to eat something healthy, you’re definitely not alone. Kids can be picky, and finding snacks that are both good for them and actually get eaten is a ...

I let my kids shop alone for the first time and saw their excitement. The experience boosted their confidence and sense of independence. It also showed me gaps in their real-world skills, like ...

As a family of seven with widely differing dietary needs, grocery shopping is anything but easy. I have to go to three to four stores every week to get the specific groceries my family needs. It's ...

All my kids have different dietary needs, so I often run to multiple grocery stores. It's becoming too stressful and expensive, so I've decided to make some changes. I'm no longer buying specialty ...