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Why and How to Include Plant Proteins in Your Child’s Diet

Why and How to Include Plant Proteins in Your Child’s Diet

Plant proteins are both a delicious and nutritious addition to mealtimes. This macronutrient is an important part of daily nutrition and an even more important nutrient for growing children’s bodies. 
Avoiding The Power Struggle With Your Toddler At Mealtimes

Avoiding The Power Struggle With Your Toddler At Mealtimes

The power struggle with your toddler at mealtimes is probably a regular occurrence in many households. But, the good news is that it does not have to be. Toddlers are at an age where they...
Growing a Garden (Get Kids Excited About Veggies)

Growing a Garden (Get Kids Excited About Veggies)

Who said growing a garden was just for adults? When you think about it, gardening is an activity where you get to experience what so many kids love doing already...
A Pediatrician’s Guide to Enhancing Your Baby’s Brain and Bone Development

A Pediatrician’s Guide to Enhancing Your Baby’s Brain and Bone Development

As a pediatrician, new parents always ask me, “What are the best vitamins for babies to help support brain and bone development?”, and my reply is always that the secret to healthy development lies...
Top 6 Sources of Non-Dairy Calcium (And How To Include Them In Your Child’s Diet)

Top 6 Sources of Non-Dairy Calcium (And How To Include Them In Your Child’s Diet)

As we all know, calcium plays an important role in your body. From building and maintaining your bones to aiding in muscle contraction, blood pressure regulation, nerve transmission, and blood clotting, calcium is an...
Easy On The Go Snack Tips For Children

Easy On The Go Snack Tips For Children

Snacks are an important part of children’s daily nutrition. Growing children especially rely on snacks for nutrients needed to keep them going. When you are on the go, choosing the right snacks will...
The Health Benefits of Nuts and Seeds

The Health Benefits of Nuts and Seeds

Nuts and seeds can bring many health benefits. They have been around since the Paleolithic times and are a powerhouse of nutrition for the human diet. There are many different types of nuts and seeds...
How To Raise A Mindful Eater

How To Raise A Mindful Eater

Mindfulness is an important practice to learn from a young age and can benefit your child in many ways. Mindful eating is a great way to start learning mindfulness. There are three main reasons why...
The Benefits of High-Protein Snacks

The Benefits of High-Protein Snacks

Snacks are an important part of daily nutrition. According to the United States Department of Agriculture, the average American consumes up to one-quarter of their total calories from snacks (1). Therefore, the kind of snacks...
Top 5 High Fiber Foods To Include In Your Child’s Diet

Top 5 High Fiber Foods To Include In Your Child’s Diet

Have you ever wondered how much fiber your child should be getting and where to find it? Many children and adults fall short of the daily fiber requirement. But, with a little help, you can...