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Back to School Jitters: Tips to ease your child's
transition into the new school year
Whether your child is entering a new school, moving up to middle school, or even just starting a new grade, back to school time can be stressful for a lot - if not the majority - of kids. Sally Guzdar, 42 and mom of three, has two out of three of her children entering new schools this year. more
Fun - and Healthy - School Treats for the Classroom
For many families, back to school means back to classroom birthday treats. In a lot of schools, kids' birthdays are celebrated in the classroom in the morning, and many kids come home regaling parents with tales of doughnuts, cookies and cupcakes before 9 am. more
It's Back to School Time: Keep Your Kids Healthy this School Year
Strep Throat. Stomach bugs. more
Now you can get things
Rachael Ray, best-selling cookbook author and TV personality, has a new iPhone application, "Tasty Bytes," that combines recipes and cooking tips with a shopping tool aimed at getting you down the aisles faster. The app, which launches Monday, includes 200 recipes and a shopping function that tallies ingredients and amounts from selected recipes into one list. more
Delicious Summer Recipes
Summer is here which means herbs, corn, tomatoes and all kinds of fruits and other veggies are in abundance! Take advantage of the fresh and local produce that is at your fingertips and dine on the healthy and eco-friendly side with some of our favorite seasonal dishes: Cacio e Pepe with Warm Tomato Salad Cheese Crusted with Raw Sauce and Milanese-Style Rice Pilaf Roasted Garlic Pesto Cream Pasta Tomato and Mozzarella Salad Pizza in the Raw with White Anchovies Chicken Salad with a Yogurt-Ranch Dressing Grilled Summer Corn and Chipotle Chowda Fresh corn makes this “chowda” irresistable! more
Fun for The Dog Days of Summer
Now that there's a lull between the end of summer camp and the start of the school year, many parents are starting to hear the old refrains, "We're bored" and "What do we do next?" Or maybe the comments are coming from inside you. more
Strawberries – The Miracle Fruit
Did you know that strawberries have more vitamin C than citrus fruit? That's right, and they are also a good source of vitamin A, fiber, folates and calcium. moreA TV Host Lobbies for School Lunches
WASHINGTON — Rachael Ray’s signature smile evaporated during a car ride to the Capitol on Tuesday. None of her trademark catchphrases — “Yum-o” or “fantabulous” — tumbled from her mouth. more