Healthy Families
Announcing the Winners of Our 2025 Share the Health Campaign
Every year, our Share the Health campaign reminds us just how powerful community can be. This season, we invited members to nominate someone in their life who goes above and beyond—someone who could use a little extra support headed into the holidays. From those stories, 10 inspiring individuals and families were randomly selected to receive ...
Picky Eating Tips From Katie Kimball of Kids Cook Real Food
Picky eating can turn a happy family dinner into a standoff. If you’re tired of short-order cooking or worried your child will never touch a green vegetable, you’re not alone. We spoke with Katie Kimball, educator, author, and founder of Kids Cook Real Food, to gather practical, compassionate strategies that work at real kitchen tables. ...
Father’s Day Gift Guide 2025: Thoughtful Picks for Every Kind of Dad
Father’s Day is right around the corner, and whether he’s the grill master, the early morning smoothie maker, the nature-loving hiker, or the guy who somehow knows how to fix everything, we’ve rounded up the perfect gifts to celebrate the father figure in your life. From wellness finds to pantry favorittres and eco-conscious essentials, this ...
Nutrition Activities, Games & Facts for Kids
This article was written with help from AI and edited by Thrive Market’s talented team of human writers. Proper nutrition is essential for children’s growth, development, and overall health. To make this topic fun, engaging—and extra delicious—here are some tips, games, and interactive ways you can help kids develop healthy habits that last for a ...
How to Sneak Fiber Into a Child’s Diet
This article was written with help from AI and edited by Thrive Market’s talented team of human writers. Getting kids to eat enough fiber can be a challenge, especially if they’re picky eaters. Fiber is essential for healthy digestion, but many children don’t get the recommended daily intake. The good news? There are plenty of ...
Pregnancy Nausea: 10 Tips to Feel Better Fast
This article was written with help from AI and edited by Thrive Market’s talented team of human writers. Nausea—commonly known as morning sickness—can make any pregnancy challenging. Fortunately, there are several ways to ease the discomfort and feel better fast. Pregnancy Nausea Remedies From stocking up on ginger to getting plenty of fresh air, here ...
Best Sustainable Kids & Baby Brands at Thrive Market
As parents, we want the best for our little ones—safe, nourishing, and eco-conscious products that support a healthy future for both our children and the planet. Fortunately, many brands are dedicated to sustainable sourcing, responsible packaging, and clean ingredients. At Thrive Market, we carefully curate products that align with these values, offering families sustainable choices ...
Kid-Friendly Recipes & Tips to Help Your Family Stick to Their New Years Resolutions
Creating good eating habits starts as soon as your kids start eating solid foods. If you’ve noticed that your family’s meals are becoming hectic, scattered, and not as healthy as you’d prefer, now is the perfect time to set some realistic New Years resolutions for the whole family. Here are a few fun ways to ...
Chores for Kids: How to Get Your Little One to Lend a Hand
Asking kids to tackle age-appropriate chores around the house isn’t just about getting extra help (though that’s a nice bonus!). Ultimately, it encourages teamwork, responsibility, and taking pride in their contributions to the family. But if you’re wondering how to get your child involved without endless complaints or bribing, you’re in the right place, because it’s possible to make chores a positive—and even enjoyable—part of your family’s routine.
Lunch Notes for Kids
Imagine your child excitedly opening their lunch box to find a sweet surprise among their sandwich, fruit, and snacks: a handwritten note just for them. A silly joke, kind affirmation, or a quick “I’m proud of you” is a daily reminder that they are loved, supported, and capable of tackling whatever the day holds. It’s easy to make lunch notes a cherished part of your child’s school day—just follow our tips to start (or enhance) this memorable tradition.
1,001+ Fun Facts for Kids
Fun Facts for Kids Infographic click here “Good.” “Fine.” “Okay.” If these are the answers you get after asking how your kids’ day was, shake up family dinner with interesting facts for kids. Bonding over a meal can be a special routine, especially with these conversation starters to pique everyone’s interest. For inquisitive little ones, ...
This Plant-Based, Kid-Friendly Recipe Gets Little Hands Involved in the Kitchen
Looking for a way to get your kids to try new foods? How about fun ways for little ones to help out with the cooking? This plant-based recipe offers both — and the end result is a delicious, veggie-filled lunch or dinner that the whole family will enjoy. Making homemade falafel is easier than it ...
Pregnant? Nursing? Trying to Conceive? MegaFood Has Answers to All Your Prenatal & Postnatal Vitamin Questions
To get the very best advice about pre and postnatal nutrition needs, we spoke to Abigail McShinsky, Herbalist and Education Manager at MegaFood, and Mariela Sanchez, a Brand Manager at MegaFood who oversees the company’s prenatal nutrition category.
Pregnancy-Safe Sunscreens From Thrive Market
When you’re pregnant, you’re likely scouring the ingredient lists on every product you use — not just for your own health, but also for the health of your growing baby. Many people choose to swap out their usual sunscreen, skincare products, and makeup for more natural alternatives, as certain ingredients can be absorbed more quickly ...
35+ Healthy, Affordable Dinner Ideas for Families With Kids
Cooking dinner for the whole family is never a simple task, but add in young children and it becomes even trickier to pull off. Luckily, there are a number of family-friendly recipes that go beyond the usual chicken fingers and veggie sticks — and make it so that when your family sits down to the ...
Pack the Perfect Picnic: Tips For the Campground, Beach, or Anywhere Else You Roam
Eating al fresco takes on a whole new meaning when you turn your lunch into a picnic. There’s no better way to enjoy the outdoors this summer than by sharing a meal somewhere scenic, whether that’s at the beach, the park, or even the top of a mountain after a long hike. We put together ...
How DIYers PJ & Thomas Found Family, Fatherhood, and a Farm in Rural Tennessee
Rural Tennessee may not seem like the first place you’d look for television or online success, but for PJ and Thomas McKay, sticking to their roots has always served them best. The couple grew up in the same small hometown in southeastern Tennessee, just outside of Chattanooga. After meeting through mutual friends (and, like many ...
The Kids Can Help With These Easy Mother’s Day Breakfast in Bed Recipes
Mother’s Day is just around the corner, and to really celebrate the mother or mother figure in your life, you can’t go wrong with breakfast in bed. This time-honored tradition is a classic for a reason: There are few things more relaxing than waking up to a homemade breakfast, and if you have little ones ...
But Are You Thriving? Episode 6 Recap: Biohacking Family Wellness with Katie Wells
Biohacking involves “hacking” your body’s biology with nutritional changes, supplements, and other lifestyle adjustments in order to improve brain health, sleep, and other functions. It may seem like an individual practice, but for Katie Wells (also known as the “Wellness Mama”), biohacking is beneficial for both your own health and your family’s greater wellbeing. Katie ...
5 Back-to-School Tips to Make Healthy Habits Fun and Easy
The transition from summer into the back-to-school season means a return to routine, for parents and children alike. This is a great opportunity to introduce new healthy and sustainable habits for kids!
How Thrive Market and FoodCorps are Advocating for a Healthier Back-to-School Season
You might have fond memories of your own school lunch experience: gathering with friends in the cafeteria, lining up with your tray to receive your favorite daily special, swapping snacks with classmates. For many children, school lunch is more than a welcome break from lessons; it’s also a guaranteed meal every weekday. When the COVID-19 ...
How Tara Rosa Gets Her Four Kids to Eat Their Vegetables
When you’re trying to eat healthily, it’s all about flavor. A delicious dressing can turn a salad into something truly craveable, while lean proteins like chicken breasts can go from simple to sensational with the spicy tang of harissa and plenty of garlic. Easy enough with an adult’s palate—but what about when you have kids ...
How This Award-Winning Cookbook Author Keeps Mealtime Interesting
For Sarah Copeland, an award-winning cookbook author, Food Network veteran, and mom-of-two, food is much more than fuel. “I learned from my dad that deliciousness trumps all,” she says. “He is big on healthfulness, but will not relinquish deliciousness or pleasure—or just plain fun—in the name of health alone.”
What This Lawyer, Business Owner, and Mom of Two Eats to Stay Energized
With a newborn, a toddler, a wellness business, and a legal practice, Genevieve Jaffe had a full plate before COVID-19 came along and turned life upside down—upended schedules, added tantrums and all. Like countless other parents, the past few months have presented a heap of unexpected challenges for Jaffe and her family. Fortunately, Jaffe has ...