How’s this for convenient learning: Oregon State University Extension Service has free, online gardening courses that adults and interested older kids can access anytime. The introductory course to ...

Finding ways for kids to eat their vegetables can be a difficult task for many parents. Now, researchers from the University of Eastern Finland are calling on parents to take their own advice to make ...

Children are notoriously picky eaters and parents may struggle to get them to eat the daily recommended amount of vegetables. This problem is compounded by readily available high-fat, salty, and sweet ...

Getting your kids to eat their vegetables can be a struggle for some parents, but, thankfully, there is some parenting advice available for this particular dilemma. Vegetables contain minerals, ...

CEDAR RAPIDS — Cedar River Academy students tried farm-fresh kale, chard and grapes — which tasted just like grape juice — at Matthew 25’s Urban Farm in Cedar Rapids. Each grade level visited the farm ...

School vegetable gardens and classes about nutrition and gardening increased vegetable consumption among children. Students show off produce grown as part of a school garden project. Image courtesy of ...

Studying the produce in front of her, the 7-year-old was anxious to begin. “Can I start making my potato head?” Lilyana Hobbs of Vancouver asked several times. The Produce Pals program, new this year ...

It’s a tactic many parents know well: “eat two bites of broccoli, and then you can have dessert”. It seems like a practical solution for encouraging kids – especially picky eaters – to eat healthy ...

Children are notoriously picky eaters and many parents find it hard to get their children to eat more vegetables, which are important for growth and development. Now, a new study shows that repeatedly ...