Mealtime can be a battle for some families. We learn why some kids are picky eaters and look at ways to help your child develop positive eating habits.

From picture books to non-fiction and everything in between, we have book recommendations to please all the kids on your holiday lists.

We talk with a naturalist about old-growth forests and why they are important. We also find out where to find these forests in Wisconsin.

We talk about the study of the natural life cycles of animals and plants with an expert from the Aldo Leopold Foundation.

Selecting a puppy is only one of many decisions you’ll have to make when adopting a new pet. How do you choose the right collar? What toys are safe? And, most importantly, what’s the best way to housebreak a new addition? We talk about those questions and more with a vet.

We look at the possible impact of an El Niño weather pattern on our Wisconsin winter, and why snowfall predictions are hard to get right. We also explore the impact of rain on wildfires.

There are literally trillions of viruses, fungi, bacteria and other microbes that live on our skin and line our organs. We depend on these microbial communities to digest food, boost immune systems, and even transform wastewater into something usable. We learn how researchers at the Wisconsin Energy Institute are using microbes in the delicate process of producing biofuels.

Do you take time to see and appreciate the world around you? Our guest believes that doing so will help you find insight and understanding into your own life. We talk about how your personal stories can teach you how to be more grateful.

Entomologist PJ Liesch talks about the dreaded bed bug. We learn their history, biology and how to prevent bed bugs from hitching a ride with us in our travels.

Healthy eating doesn't’t have to be boring. We talk with the author of a new cookbook from the American Diabetes Association that features authentic Tex-Mex flavors without all the carbs and fat.