Summertime is road trip season and families are hitting the road! First-time parents or parents with littles who don’t love the car seat may learn by trial and error what works for their families when it comes to traveling via the open road.
I know what it’s like to feel helpless with a crying infant in the back, anyone else?
Read MoreTransitioning to a toddler bed is a big event in a little one's life. If we prepare kids well enough, it doesn't have to be a big deal (or pain) in parenthood. First thing is first, if you can help it, don't go cold turkey!
Read MoreBedtime 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.
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