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This WEIRD trick helps picky eaters eat vegetables
Hello parents,Since the announcement last Friday that I will be taking on 5 parents to transform their kids from picky eaters to veggie eaters, the response has been fantastic. If you'd like to join...
How to fix the “picky eater” problem
Happy Friday! I have something special for parents who have this problem: My child is a picky eater and won't eat (insert vegetable) Maybe your child will only eat steak and potatoes, but won't...
Double Chocolate Fun
Hello parents, We're taking a detour today. We've been eating a lot of healthy foods recently. But isn't it time to enjoy a treat? After all, it's the summer and it's ok to indulge occasionally....
Master Marketer Seth Godin shares his secret to bond with his kids
I found this comment enlightening from a best-selling author and marketing authority I respect, Seth Godin, and it could help improve your relationship with your child. In the Tim Ferriss podcast, a...
NEW video on the broccoli dish we taught 100 kids last week
Hot off the press we have a NEW cooking video for you (and a lot more in the que) I didn't mean to make that rhyme, it just happens from time to time. Last Thursday I was subbing a cooking camp...
3 Foods To Make With Kids When It’s HOT Outside
When it's hot outside, kids crave something cold and refreshing. With temperature in LA going above 100+ degrees here are three easy recipes to make at home to beat the heat, snack on some sweet and...
Weekend Recipe: Healthier Orange Chicken & Tofu
On Monday I visited our summer camp in Ventura, CA (my hometown!) to see this recipe in action. I've been tinkering it for years and finally have the perfect version. Plus in our class we have all...
The surprise
I was blindfolded and in the back of a cab. I had no idea where I was going and the suspense was killing me. For those who read yesterday's email, it was my birthday and my girlfriend told me we...
It’s my birthday
As I reach for my morning coffee (today is Organic Sumatra from a local roaster made in an Aeropress) it hits me as I realize it's my birthday. I'm 33, and life is going very well. Today I'll be...