Reviewed by Jill Castle, M.S., RDN Key Points Stocking your kitchen with kid-friendly ingredients allows them to take control of mealtime Letting them make their own lunches doesn't just make your ...

Winning menus go beyond chicken fingers and hot dogs, chefs say, to offer customizable, healthy and globally inspired fare.

The time of day is another important factor. I typically like to plan kids' parties for non-mealtimes, so either 10:00 to 12:00 for a morning party, or 1:00 to 3:00 for an afternoon affair.

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