Although she knows how hard it can be to gather everyone together, TV’s “Supernanny,” Jo Frost, believes in the benefits of the family dinner.
“I understand how difficult it can be for busy parents to keep their families on track,” said Frost. “But with a few simple and easy-to-follow tips, families can achieve happy, well-balanced lives.”
Eating together can be a great way for parents to encourage healthier eating habits and to foster parent-child communication.
According to a recent survey conducted by Impulse Research Corporation, more than half (51 percent) of parents say they sometimes struggle with getting kids to eat well and more than 80 percent say their kids are at least sometimes picky eaters. A frequent challenge is getting kids to eat much-needed vegetables.
With all the news about the new USDA Food Pyramid, the survey found that almost six out of 10 parents (55.6 percent) say they don’t know how many servings of vegetables per day the guidelines recommend kids eat.
One of Frost’s tips is to use kid-pleasing pasta sauce. For example, Rag Pasta Sauce offers more than a full...