We are looking for stories, up to 1,200 words, that delve into all the ways in which these two areas of life can intersect. Interpretations might include: cultivating cooking skills with your kids; body image around pregnancy; raising picky or limited eaters; managing food allergies; coping with weight concerns, at either end of the spectrum. Completed essays only and please include word count. 

Examples include:

How to mother a daughter when you have food issues

Is it every okay to comment on your child's weight? One parent wonders.

I want to be the mom who bakes