A reminder about dairy-alternatives: I’ve seen a few toddlers recently who have been put on almond milk because they’re dairy intolerant/allergic and their parents have been told that the almond milk is “healthier” than cow’s milk in the long run. Respectfully, I must disagree. Almond milk is usually calcium fortified (yay!), but is extremely low […]
Q: Why doesn’t the Division of Responsibility (DoR) in feeding “work” with my kids? I thought it would get my kids to eat what I serve? A: A common misconception about the DoR is that it will make children eat “healthier”; they’ll serve themselves veggies and eat just the right amount of food. The reality […]
You know how I feel about Pinterest/Instagram/TikTok—all these platforms make us believe that everyone else is living perfect lives! Perfect kids! They eat everything they’re served! Moms make everything from scratch! The kids help cook and do chores! I say baloney. Being a parent is a ton of work and if you purchase baby food […]
Hotter days are ahead and keeping hydrated is important, especially when playing outside or at the beach. Symptoms of dehydration are crankiness, dizziness and drowsiness, peeing less often (fewer wet diapers for infants), a dry or sticky mouth or even lack of tears. Stay ahead of dehydration by providing enticing drinks such as fruit infused […]
And speaking of iron-fortified cereals……. I was brainstorming iron-rich foods with a parent of a very selective eater and I remembered Cream of Wheat. I LOVED Cream of Wheat as a kid. Warm & creamy and drizzled with a bit of honey or maple syrup—yum! Cream of Wheat is a type of cooked porridge that […]