Just how picky is your picky eater? Types of feeding problems in children.
I know that I use the phrases "picky eating" and "picky eaters" a lot. I find that it is an easy way to define the topic and something many people can easily relate to. But the truth is, I am not in love with this term. I do not like how negative it sounds. I also...
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Kid friendly iron-rich lentil salad
This kid-friendly iron-rich lentil salad is not only very nutritious, but it is also perfect for picky eaters since it can be easily deconstructed.
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10 Foods to avoid feeding your baby (and common myths busted)
I was not going to write a post on foods to avoid in the first year with your baby. I thought there was so much information on the internet already, I did not need to repeat what everyone else was saying. But after several parents in a row reached out to me asking to...
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Mega list of nutritious snack ideas for kids (PLUS when, where and how to serve snack)
When it comes to snacks for kids, it is so easy to get overwhelmed. Supermarket shelves are overflowing with options. Our lives are getting busier and busier. And kids seem to prefer snacks to any other meal we put on the table! I wrote this post to solve some of your...
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How much salt is safe for babies?
Are you serving your baby the same meal the rest of the family is enjoying? Wonderful! But it is important to watch its salt content until your baby turns one. Too much can overload the developing kidneys. In fact, recent research confirmed that up to 70% of babies...
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Why is your toddler is refusing to eat?
This blog post has been in the works for a while because I wanted to cast a large net to help as many of you as possible while staying specific enough to actually be helpful. Food refusal is one of the most frustrating things kids can do. If your toddler ever rejected...
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What if your child does not want to eat breakfast?
If your child refuses breakfast, here are a few possible reasons why and the steps you can take to help your child eat breakfast.
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How to end mealtime struggles with your picky eater
Parenting picky eaters is tough. When kids do not eat a lot or eat is a less nutritious way, it triggers the deepest of our parenting instincts. You see, we are wired to make sure kids are nourished. These parenting instincts can sometimes trigger controlling feeding...
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10-step plan to help a child who is anxious at mealtimes
Many kids with selective eating experience anxiety. For some children, it is more pronounced and can even be at the root of their eating difficulties. In some cases kids use coping strategies, like relying on mealtime distractions like TV or iPads, to help them feel...
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Ginger Soy Sauce salmon recipe for kids who hate fish
This ginger soy sauce salmon recipe is a game changer when it comes to kids who hate fish or adults who are bored of the old plain roasted version. It is packed with so much flavor and smells so amazing, very few people I know ever said "no" to it. And most of them...
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COMPLETE GUIDE: How often do kids (0 to 5) need to eat? Sample schedules included.
When it comes to meals and snacks, I am a big proponent of structure and planning in advance. Kids need to eat regularly because their stomachs are small and they need a lot of nutrition. But they need to rely on us, adults, to create the schedule that allows them to...
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Kid friendly quinoa salad you will love
I might have bragged on Facebook recently about how awesome my salads were and some of you asked me why I have not posted any salad recipes for quite a while. Oops 🙂 So to remedy the situation, I am over the moon to share with you my absolute favorite quinoa salad...
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High fiber low sugar breakfast muffins for picky eaters
You know what is the best part of having a food and nutrition blog? You can store your favorite recipes in a place where you can always find them! And I am very excited about this new addition to my collection. These delicious low sugar high fiber muffins were a...
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10 BLW breakfast ideas that are not muffins
We need more breakfast ideas for babies! Hands down it is the most frequent recipe request I get from you. There is no shortage of baby friendly muffin recipes on the internet, so I thought I would instead focus on simpler options that can be...
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