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How to Maximize Kids’ Nutrition at Every Stage
You hear a report about school-aged kids’ poor nutrition and think “that’s so far away” for your little baby or toddler. But because most food learning occurs during the first 5 years of life, what...
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6 of the Best (and Easiest) First Foods for Baby
I’ve started feeding solids to my second baby. And I have to admit — it’s very different this time around (oh…and that’s a picture of my little guy). I remember being so scared – and overwhelmed – the...
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5 Myths about Raising Vegetarian Kids
Last week, a mom asked me if her baby would miss key nutrients if she fed her a vegetarian diet. This week, the Los Angeles Times had a big spread on raising vegetarian kids. I felt like someone was...
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5 Surprising Facts About Kids & Food Allergies
Expert Profile: Dr. Janice Joneja is a researcher, educator, author, and clinical counselor with thirty years of experience in the area of biochemical and immunological reactions involved in food...
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New Iron Recommendations for Babies and Toddlers (and Weekly Meal Plan)
This may be my last weekly meal plan for the rest of the month — and part of November too. We will be moving into our new place by the 1st of November and I’m going to be getting to work (I really,...
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What Holds Parents Back From Feeding Their Kids Well
I broke down sobbing at my daughter’s pediatrician when she was 4 weeks old. She had lost interest in breastfeeding and the good doctor confirmed what I already knew: she was not gaining enough...
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5 Things Parents Should Know About Starting and Stopping Sippy Cups in Children
I recently wrote about my 4-year old who only drinks milk from her straw sippy cup wondering when to give them up. A number of you mentioned you had no idea either. So I asked around, did some...
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Weekly Meal Plan: Monday June 27th
Welcome to summer! Meals in our home change a bit when the weather is hot and the days are longer. Easy meals that highlight what’s in season are key, which includes lots of fresh fruit. We are also...
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Did You Make This Feeding Mistake the First 2 Years?
Even though it was over 5 years ago, I’ll never forget my first experience feeding my daughter. The nurse helped her latch and I couldn’t help but feel how unnatural it all felt. We had to wake her...
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The Case for Rice Cereal
When it comes to feeding babies, the trend of ditching rice cereal is becoming increasingly popular. I think it all started when Dr. Green led a campaign about the detriment of giving babies refined...
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Feeding Baby: Book Review and Giveaway
It seems a lifetime ago that I was standing in the grocery store, panicked, talking to my mom friend about starting Big A on solids. This is when I started to research feeding. It would have been...
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Two Giveaways: Amanda’s Big Dream & First Bites
I have two great books to briefly review and giveaway. The first, Amanda’s Big Dream, was mentioned in my post about talking to kids about weight. And the second, First Bites, is a cookbook for babies...
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Real Baby Food Review, Giveaway and Fajita Salad Recipe
If your still in that baby or young toddler phase, I’ve got a book for you. It’s called Real Baby Food: Easy, All Natural Recipes for Your Baby and Toddler written by Jenna Helwig, food editor for...
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Science of Mom: Book Review and Giveaway
I still remember what it felt like the year following the birth of my first baby. I had to make all these important decisions while feeling a kind of tired I had never felt before. I glued myself to...
View ArticleNew Iron Recommendations for Babies and Toddlers (and Weekly Meal Plan)
This may be my last weekly meal plan for the rest of the month — and part of November too. We will be moving into our new place by the 1st of November and I’m going to be getting to work (I really,...
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What Holds Parents Back From Feeding Their Kids Well
I broke down sobbing at my daughter’s pediatrician when she was 4 weeks old. She had lost interest in breastfeeding and the good doctor confirmed what I already knew: she was not gaining enough...
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5 Things Parents Should Know About Starting and Stopping Sippy Cups in Children
I recently wrote about my 4-year old who only drinks milk from her straw sippy cup wondering when to give them up. A number of you mentioned you had no idea either. So I asked around, did some...
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Weekly Meal Plan: Monday June 27th
Welcome to summer! Meals in our home change a bit when the weather is hot and the days are longer. Easy meals that highlight what’s in season are key, which includes lots of fresh fruit.We are also...
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Did You Make This Feeding Mistake the First 2 Years?
Even though it was over 5 years ago, I’ll never forget my first experience feeding my daughter. The nurse helped her latch and I couldn’t help but feel how unnatural it all felt. We had to wake her...
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The Case for Rice Cereal
When it comes to feeding babies, the trend of ditching rice cereal is becoming increasingly popular. I think it all started when Dr. Green led a campaign about the detriment of giving babies refined...
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