Pick a reward that isn't food

Pick a reward that isn't food

We know how easy it can be to use food as a reward for all sorts of things - behaving appropriately, scoring well on a test, being a good teammate, getting a shot at the doctor’s office. And, let's face it..."reward food" is usually junk food and candy, not a salad or a piece of fruit!

But, the more food is used as a reward, the more kids expect it and come to rely on it. Using food as a reward often leads to…

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Recipe: Kid-Approved Fall Soup!

Recipe: Kid-Approved Fall Soup!

We know kids can be picky when it comes to soup! Once they have fun chopping veggies and putting it all together in the pot along with some fun-shaped pasta, they’ll be ready to devour it! If you’re nervous about chopping with small fingers, check out our kid-safe knives in our Marketplace. They give kids the opportunity to practice cutting food without running the risk of cutting themselves. This recipe is pretty flexible, so use what you have on hand.

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