Parenting

As a parent, you might picture your child's first hospital experience in your mind. Maybe you imagine your child calmly holding still, everything goes smoothly, life is grand, and you are eating ice cream on the way home.

Today's busy mothers would be the first to say the one thing they'd like more of is "me" time.

We've all heard the saying, "breakfast is the most important meal of the day." This is especially true for children as it is the perfect time to refuel in the morning to prepare for the school day. According to the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics, kids who eat breakfast are more focused, perform better in school, are better able to manage their weight, and eat healthier overall compared with those who don't eat breakfast.

Cereal can be a nutritious and easy option for parents looking for a quick breakfast during the morning rush to get kids ready for the day. But how do you choose the "right" cereal?

Your child comes home with the same lunch you packed him earlier that day. That's frustrating. It's amazing what some cookie cutters and toothpicks can do.