Bedtime routines are important because they tell the nervous system (brain and body) what is coming up. Just like when the sun rises in the morning and tells our body it's time to start rising, a bedtime routine tells a little one that sleep is on the way.
Read MoreProtein-rich foods have been prioritized by parents for a very long time — and with good reason! Protein is an important part of a balanced diet.
Read MorePARENTS — You just want to get them to eat, anything anytime. You may wonder, are they eating enough? Can the survive on snacks? Why won’t they sit with us to eat?
Grazing does not help to support mealtime routines, attention at the table for meals, and full disclosure -- grazing can be dangerous and is a choking hazard depending on the child’s age and current skill level. So, this is important to address.
Read MoreSometimes, kids can get stuck in what are called “food-jags.” A food-jag may look like a kid only wanting yogurt and waffles for breakfast, every morning. Or, refusing to eat anything but chicken nuggets and mac and cheese for dinner.Food-jags set parents up to be personal chefs for their children and they set up children to have potential issues with nutritional intake and growth.
Read MoreThe effects of co-regulation (or co-dysregulation) impact everything that happens between parent and child. Co-regulation occurs when a caregiver and child are helping one another to regulate, or to help their nervous systems find a calm and oriented state.
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