Fod sociologist Dr. Dina R. Rose, PhD offers tips about kids, summer travel & suggested foods. Dr. Rose is appearing at the Metro Mom Expo to sign chapters of her upcoming book about the art and science of getting kids to eat right. Podcast available after 6/11/11 Expo.

1. Parenting, Food & Travel The Art & Science of Teaching Kids to Eat Right

2. 3 steps for healthy, stress free travel Prepare Talk Teach

3. Recommended Travel Supplies Cooler bag, ice pack, small tupperware and/or sandwich bags, small bottle of dish detergent Backup sandwich (PB&J); keeps several days & provides healthy alternative to snack food Keep food cold at night using hotel ice and ice bucket. Or use the bathtub

4. Good Backup Foods to Pack Dried fruit Cheese sandwich: will keep all day if you use processed cheese like Laughing Cow Long-life milk

5. Handling Early Toddler Breakfasts Don't wait until adult meal time to feed the kids Stock up at free hotel breakfast OR make grocery store visit a priority on day 1 Buy shelf stable milk, cereal (serve in hotel glasses/mugs), fruit, tomatoes, carrot sticks

6. Toddlers, Restaurants & Dinner Feed the kids before late restaurant dinners Ask hostess/waitstaff for a plate of grilled chicken, or standard items like tomatoes while being seated Ask them NOT to bring bread; avoid power struggle Don't order off the child's menu; let child choose an appetizer Order “safe” choice to switch w/child Build meal for young child; sampling of adult meals

7. Treat Bag for Courteous Travel Allow long lasting candy such as lollipops before & during transit as a treat, especially when flying Bag of unique toys - interactive games like stickers/paper dolls are perfect In restaurants, order dessert for pre-fed children; time arrival midway meal for maximum distraction

8. Visit www.itsnotaboutnutrition.com for more details about Dina Rose’s upcoming book

9. www.metromomexpo.com