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Getting Nutrients for Your Baby or Toddler

Getting Nutrients for Your Baby or Toddler

It is natural for parents to worry about their child’s nutrition and want them to eat a diverse and colorful diet that provides them with all the proper nutrients they need to grow and thrive....
Introducing New Foods: The Art of Exposure

Introducing New Foods: The Art of Exposure

Most children do not meet the recommended daily intake of fruits and vegetables. Many parents can relate to the battle of trying to feed their child fruits or vegetables and the resistance that follows. So,...
Holiday Crafts for Kids

Holiday Crafts for Kids

It’s time to break out the craft paper, scissors, and glue! Get your hands messy this season with these super fun creative crafts to get you into the holiday spirit.
How to Talk About Food and Health with Your Child

How to Talk About Food and Health with Your Child

It is never too early to begin having conversations about healthy eating with your children. Young children’s minds absorb information like a sponge; this characteristic can be both positive and negative. As a parent, you...
Gut Health and Probiotics for Children

Gut Health and Probiotics for Children

By Dr. Nicole Avena Recent studies have brought to light the immense importance of the gut microbiome for immunity, metabolism, and overall human health. What is your gut microbiome? It is the colony of bacteria,...
What and How Much Should My Child Be Eating? A Nutrition Guide For Toddlers

What and How Much Should My Child Be Eating? A Nutrition Guide For Toddlers

Do you worry that your toddler is eating too little or too much? The good news is your child will self-regulate their food intake based on their body’s needs. Their appetite should be your...
5 Ways to Prep Your Older Child for a New Baby

5 Ways to Prep Your Older Child for a New Baby

There are many things that make having your second child a lot easier, from already having all your baby supplies to knowing what to expect with their sleep stages and development. However, one thing that’s...
The Benefits Of Cooking With Children in The Kitchen

The Benefits Of Cooking With Children in The Kitchen

When is the right time to get your children to help in the kitchen? Whether you bring them in to help as a toddler, a kindergartener, or as a school-aged child, it’s never too late...
Why You Need to Rethink Snack-time: Adverse Effects of Junk Food on Children

Why You Need to Rethink Snack-time: Adverse Effects of Junk Food on Children

By Nicole Avena, Ph.D. Children develop their eating habits at a young age, which can have effects on their health well into adolescence and adulthood. It is important to establish good eating habits in children...
Tips for Independent Play During the Holiday Season

Tips for Independent Play During the Holiday Season

It’s the holiday season, and as we prepare for a special time of year, the only thing harder than juggling all of the holiday responsibilities may be getting your toddler to entertain themselves for a...