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The Parent-Child Feeding Relationship
The Parent-Child Feeding Relationship
How do you know what your responsibilities are when it comes to your child’s eating? For many parents, this question can be a challenge. Feeding a child can be one of the most stressful times...
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...