In the District of Columbia, children are required to attend kindergarten. Nineteen states mandate it as well, but the one with the most school-age children does no t and won’t anytime soon. On Sunday ...

Many snack foods are both flavorful and nutritious, and parents can offer such items when kids get between-meal hunger pangs.

Preschools often require parents to take turns bringing snacks for the entire classroom, but not just any snacks will make the cut. Many schools have students with food allergies, so snacks need to be ...

It was my turn to bring snacks for the preschool class, and I was panicked at the grocery store. I sent in bananas and chips for each child. It seems the teachers thought I chose poorly. Since then, I ...