Your Child, Ages 0-6

Dear Parents,

It's important to instill good eating habits in your child at an early age. We've got yummy snack ideas for your picky eater, and other tips to ensure your child has a healthy diet.

Encourage your child's artistic side with some guidelines for optimum creativity. And if you need some fresh ideas, we've got some great tips from other parents.

Prepare for the Easter Bunny's arrival with a homemade Easter basket for your kids. We've also got great ideas for decorating eggs, Easter crafts, and other fun activities!

From the Editors at FamilyEducation.com

Toddler Nutrition
Make sure your child is getting the nutrients he needs.

Nutrition for Toddlers and Preschoolers Top 10 Nutritious Snacks and Beverages 15 Ways to Disguise Vegetables Super Foods for Kids (and Adults)

Encouraging Good Eating Habits in Toddlers Are You Raising a Picky Eater? Toddler and Preschooler Nutrition Quiz More on Nutrition for Babies and Toddlers

Exploring Art
Bring out your child's creative side.

Top 10 Ways to Foster Your Child's Creativity Art Supplies: Buying Smart Art and Artists Quiz Squashed Paint Art Arts and Crafts Activities for Kids: Project Ideas

Art Ideas from Other Parents Ten Questions to Ask Your Kids About Art Building the Basic Craft Kit for Kids More on Exploring the Arts

Easter
Celebrate Easter with some spring-themed activites.

Beyong the Easter Bunny: Other Notable Rabbits Easter Crafts for Kids The Giant Easter Egg Easter Egg Hunt Egg Carton Ducklings

Old-Tyme Easter Basket Printable Easter Card The Art of Easter and Passover Excellent Easter Eggs More Easter Activities and Gifts for Kids

2009 Fun Facts Calendar
Our printable calendar highlights fun facts for every day of the year, and our interactive calendar includes links and activities for each day that the whole family can enjoy.

New on FE! Stay up-to-date on current news and trends by visiting our Top Stories page! Some of our recent stories include:

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Introducing the Chatterbox!
The staff members at FamilyEducation have taken to the blogs to voice their opinions on current news and events. Check out their views on the day's hottest topics on the Chatterbox!

		Join in this discussion on our Message Boards about what your mom has taught you: "Mother's Day is going to be here before you know it! In honor of the special day, what is the best (or most important) thing you have learned from your mom? Your response might be used for our special Mother's Day slideshow!" —Mitch

Smart Snack Finder
With our Smart Snack Finder, you can instantly find healthy substitutes for all those less-than-healthy snacks you and your kids are tempted by. Give it a whirl!