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EPISODE · Aug 26, 2025 · 34 MIN

20: Back to School Meal Prep Tips for Busy Families

from Managing Mealtime Madness · host Sarah Schlichter, MPH, RDN

In this episode, Sarah talks with Beth Stark, to discuss the challenges and strategies of meal prepping, especially during the back-to-school season. They explore:- How parents can navigate the busy schedules to create balanced meals- How to involve children in meal planning- Redefining meal prep for busy families - Creative Lunchbox Ideas for Kids- Encouraging Variety in Kids' Diets- How to create a variety of meals that are both nutritious and appealingBeth Stark, RDN, LDN is a nutrition and food communications consultant based in Pennsylvania.As a dietitian for over 20 years, Beth has worked in a variety of practice settings including inpatient, outpatient, community, and retail. In 2021, Beth launched Beth Stark Nutrition, where she partners with like-minded brands, people, and organizations to create engaging recipes, content, cooking demos, webinars, nutrition communications tools and more.  She also oversees Nutrition Outreach efforts within the PA and NY Beef Councils.Beth received her Bachelor of Science degree in Nutritional Sciences from Penn State University and completed the ARAMARK Metro NY Dietetic Internship. Have a listener question or feedback? Send me a text!Support the showJoin the email list to get a list of easy popular family recipes and meal prep tips!Instagram | Blog Recipes

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In this episode, Sarah talks with Beth Stark, to discuss the challenges and strategies of meal prepping, especially during the back-to-school season. They explore: - How parents can navigate the busy schedules to create balanced meals - How to involve children in meal planning - Redefining meal prep for busy families - Creative Lunchbox Ideas for Kids - Encouraging Variety in Kids' Diets - How to create a variety of meals that are both nutritious and appealing Beth Stark, RDN, LDN is ...

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