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Feeding a Fussy Eater
Toddlers are notoriously fussy eaters. In fact, most children go through a phase of refusing to eat one food or another. Though it may be a headache for you, refusing foods i... Read Entire Article
Apple or Chocolate?
“No, not that. I want fudge round.” I hear this every day around 3:00pm – snack time for my two-year-old. These words will escape his lips each and every day, whether I am off... Read Entire Article
Guide to Toddler Feeding
Toddler feeding can be very confusing. However, it doesn’t have to be that way. When a baby reaches the age of 1, they can start having whole cow’s milk as their milk drink. A... Read Entire Article
Milk and Calcium Requirements for Toddlers
Calcium is an important nutrient in building strong teeth and bones in toddlers. The recommended daily amount of calcium for toddlers (children ages 1-3) is 500 milligrams per... Read Entire Article
Mealtime Fun
These two words can evoke feelings of dread in many parents. The toddler years are very active years, and when it comes to eating, there are several distractions that can get ... Read Entire Article
Eating Organic
Toddlerhood - it is full of adventures. From becoming walking, talking “machines” to testing limits, toddlerhood presents an amazing time of growth and opportunities for learn... Read Entire Article
Lunchtime!
If there is one thing you can count on with your toddler, it is that they are unpredictable. Just when you think they are happy, they may burst into tears. When they are tire... Read Entire Article
Dealing with Toddler Weight Issues
If the saying "you are what you eat" were true, there would be a lot of hot dogs, macaroni and cheese, and chicken nuggets in the world. Although there are some toddlers who w... Read Entire Article
Guide to Toddler Nutrition
If you have young children then you have no doubt wondered about toddler nutrition. It can be a very confusing subject, which very few people manage to get their heads around!... Read Entire Article
Please Eat the Peas...Tackling Toddler Nutrition
The call came one day. It was from my child’s caregiver. “You know, I was going to write you a note from Ella today. She doesn’t like peas.” Well, I have been trying. I've put... Read Entire Article
Tips for Feeding Picky Toddlers
It is normal to be concerned about your toddler’s eating habits when they eat too little, demand the same foods over and over, or reject healthy foods. Many parents become des... Read Entire Article
Toddlers: They Are What They Eat
You've said good-bye to baby foods, bottles, and may no longer be breastfeeding. Welcome to toddlerhood. Your child is now sitting at the dinner table and you may be ... Read Entire Article
Breastfeeding the Toddler
Your toddler is on an eating strike, it's the middle of the cold and flu season, and you are at your wits end trying to ensure they receive the nutrients they need to continue... Read Entire Article
When to Introduce Low Fat Foods to Children and Don't Forget the Adults
The epidemic of obesity, both in children and adults, is front page news. There is much evidence that overweight children become overweight adults with all the health conseque... Read Entire Article
Tips for Taking Your Toddler Out to Eat
At some point, the local fast food restaurants with brightly colored indoor playgrounds and characters begin to take a toll on parents. After all, how many times can you ea... Read Entire Article
Happy & Healthy Weaning
Weaning doesn’t have to be hard. Oh, the horror stories you have probably heard about mothers trying to wean their babies from pacifiers, the breast, or a bottle. In many ca... Read Entire Article
Developing Healthy Dessert Habits
Everyone loves dessert, especially kids. While parents may be reluctant to offer dessert, afraid that it may encourage an already rampant sweet tooth, desserts are a part of o... Read Entire Article
