“Is my toddler eating enough? Are they eating too much?” “How do I know when it’s okay for my toddler to stop eating?” One of the most common concerns I hear from parents is about whether their child is eating too much or not enough. This worry usually leads to parents feeling the need to […]
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Picture this – you spend all afternoon cooking dinner and finally get food on the table. And your reward is your toddler spitting out all of their food. 🙂 Why do toddlers spit out their food? Are they trying to communicate? Do they not like their food? Are they having issues chewing? Maybe all of
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Making sure kids have probiotics in their diet can be difficult. Fermented foods aren’t always the tastiest to kids, especially to picky eaters. However, probiotics are an essential piece of a child’s diet. They are the backbone of a healthy gut microbiome. Your child’s gut microbiome is the collection of bacteria that helps with digestion,
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Picky eating can be overwhelming and challenging no matter your child’s age. Many parents want to avoid this challenge altogether. I commonly get questions like “How can I prevent picky eating?” “What causes picky eating?” “What are early signs of picky eating?” I love these questions because they are rooted in creating a healthy relationship
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Navigating a braces-friendly diet can be challenging. Especially if you have a picky eater in the family, braces can bring a whole new set of restrictions to snack time. However, we need to be intentional about the types of meals and snacks our kids eat with braces because they are at increased risk of nutritional
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Proper nutrition is fundamental to a teenager’s growth and development. But getting the right balance of calories, protein, fiber, and vitamins can be a challenge with a teen’s busy lifestyle. One study even found that less than 16% of 15-year-olds have a balanced diet (1). Protein shakes have become more popular over the years as
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These Banana & Spinach Pancakes are a great way for your kids to get some added nutrition at breakfast! They have more fiber and less sugar than a boxed pancake mix, while also helping your kids get comfortable with spinach and vegetables. Why Should I Put Spinach in My Kid’s Pancakes? Two reasons – for
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** Disclaimer: due to the severe nature of PKU, please ensure you communicate with your healthcare provider about any changes to your child’s diet. After a diagnosis of PKU and a quick Google search, it’s easy to get overwhelmed with all the foods your child can’t eat. So let’s ditch the confusion and overwhelming restrictions,
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If your kid is pocketing food, it can be concerning and confusing all at the same time. As odd as it sounds for kids to be holding food in their mouths, it’s actually incredibly common. Although common, pocketing food can be a huge risk for a child’s development. It can lead to inadequate intake, failure
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Whether it was from a family member, coworker, or even a Facebook post, you’ve probably heard this phrase before – “Food before one is just for fun”. But is it actually true? Not only is this phrase untrue, but it can lead to poor outcomes such as delayed oral motor development and even childhood obesity
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