by Natalia Stasenko | Feeding strategies, Picky eating, Snacks
This is a guest post by Adina Pearson from Healthy Little Eaters. I met Adina through my Facebook page and it became clear that we are sharing the same passion: providing parents with the best evidence based advice on how to raise kids with a healthy relationship...
by Natalia Stasenko | Cooking with kids, Recipes, Snacks
This is the second post in the series of no-cook snacks that work great for summer months. In case you missed the strawberry sandwiches, salad on a stick and banana ice cream from the first post, click here. Today me and my fabulous intern Jennifer Rock did some...
by Natalia Stasenko | Feeding strategies, Lunchbox ideas, Snacks
I still remember the first trip to the Zoo with my first daughter who was almost 2 years old then. The winter has been very long and cold that year and we all were all very excited to get out of town on a warm spring day. Of course, by the time we arrived there, it...
by Natalia Stasenko | Cooking with kids, Feeding strategies, Recipes, Snacks
Did you know that many kids eat worse diets and get less exercise during the summer break? Loose mealtime structure, free access to "snack foods" at home and increased screen time are probably the top reasons for this decline in healthy habits. Add to this some family...
by Natalia Stasenko | Feeding strategies, Picky eating, Snacks
I am sure I am not the only parent who is tired of food being offered to our kids at every occasion. From sports activities to playdates, eating around the clock seems to have become a norm in our society. As a mom, I also know that it requires a significant effort on...
by Natalia Stasenko | Cooking with kids, Lunchbox ideas, Recipes, Snacks
Have you tried chia seeds yet? To tell the truth, I am not a huge fan of the newest "super foods" that keep emerging each year. They are typically very expensive and their nutritional value is exaggerated more often than not. But chia seeds turned out to be quite...
