Tag: kids
Awesome Sugar-Free Fruit Pops
When the weather gets hot, cool off with a bright assortment of popsicles made with 100 percent fresh fruit. No sweeteners, no…
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5 Tips for Navigating Daycare with a Vegan Child
After my oldest son was born, I returned to my full-time job and we needed child care. Although we had options, he…
see articleChickpea Nuggets
Kids go crazy for this vegan alternative to chicken nuggets. Serve our tender-on-the-inside, crispy-on-the-outside chickpea bites with ketchup and BBQ sauce for…
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Brooklyn Gets Its First All-Vegetarian Public School
A third public school in New York City has officially signed up for exclusively vegetarian cafeteria menus. Bergen Elementary School (P.S. 1)…
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Meatless Mondays Will Come to 15 Brooklyn Schools, Announces NYC Mayor Bill de Blasio
In a move that acknowledges the importance of a plant-based diet for better health, New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio announced…
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How I Answer 6 Common Questions as the Parent of a Vegan Toddler
As a now-seasoned vegan and public health advocate, I consider myself an expert at “Vegan 20 Questions: Eating Out With Omnivores.” If…
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My Family With 6 Kids: How We Regained Our Health and Lost 115 Pounds
In November 2015, my husband and I decided to start homeschooling our six children, aged 8 to 16. Our transformation began with…
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Helping Your Kids Be Whole-Food, Plant-Based Rock Stars
Sometimes I imagine our dinner table as a rock ‘n’ roll concert stage. The stage is set, the lights are on, and…
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Congratulations! Vegan Lunches for Country’s Second-Largest Public School District
Congratulations to the Los Angeles Unified School District! Earlier this month, school board members unanimously voted in favor of bringing healthful plant-based…
see articleBanana-Oat Chocolate Chip Pancakes
The combination of bananas and chocolate chips makes these healthy pancakes taste decadent enough to serve for dessert. Use a large nonstick…
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10 Kid-Friendly Snacks You Can Make in 5 Minutes
As busy parents, it’s easy to always feel like we’re in a rush. Children are also growing fast and can seem hungry…
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This quick and flavorful dish can be made quicker still by using frozen veggies in place of fresh. Instead of chow mein…
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