For mums and dads, getting dinner on the table after an eight-hour day at the office is a complicated task. It’s even more difficult to ensure that they’re giving their children healthy and nutritious food that they will actually enjoy. So how are busy parents feeding their kids?

In a move to tackle obesity, US schools will have to replace junk food with 'smart snacks' like granola bars and fruit cups in 2014-2015. But can deeply ingrained habits really be changed when a new study shows kids are less likely to choose foods they know are good for them?

Fine dining with the kids don’t seem like the perfect pairing. A new dining club is now aiming to introduce toddlers to the world of gastronomy through some of the trendiest eateries in London and New York. But do parents really want to tuck in to oysters and champagne with their toddler in tow?

Mickey Mouse and pals have long been used to get kids nagging their parents for treats. Packaged fruit brand Dole wants to replicate that effect with healthier snacks, by partnering with Disney and adorning bananas, pineapples and more withStar Warscharacters.