Having trouble getting the kiddos to eat their vegetables? We might have an idea…

The battle between young kids and nutritious, healthy food has been fought since the beginning of time.

However, might your children be more open to eating greens if they weren’t just vegetables…but?their?vegetables?

New motor skills activity: Gardening!

Gardening not only helps children feel more involved with what’s being served at dinner time, but it’s also a sneaky way for them to practice their soft motor skills like tool usage and hand-eye coordination.

So, build a little plot in the backyard and?begin the gardening journey?with your whole family today. What should you start with? Some of the easiest plants to grow are…

Lettuce:?Such a useful plant, and really a must-have at the dinner table, lettuce is actually quite easy to grow in most parts of the country. So too is lettuce’s close cousin, spinach!

Green beans:?The vegetable side-dish that goes with pretty much every meal,?green beans are not only easy to harvest?but they grow in bulk, so you’ll have enough for the whole family.

Yellow summer squash:?You actually don’t even need an outdoor garden for these, you can start them indoors and transfer them later!

Are you already an avid gardener? What would you recommend starting with? Let us know by replying to this email—you might see your advice featured!

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