Many parents worry that their kiddo “only likes carbs”—crackers, cereal, granola bars, chips, etc.  I call these “kid foods” —-kids love ‘em and parents wish they’d eat less of ‘em! In my experience kids like those foods because they’re always the same and that sameness is comforting.  Kids know what they’re getting from packaged food! […]

Kids Need Carbs!

Lots of times parents tell me that they feel “stuck” when feeding their kiddo breakfast. They worry that their kiddo prefers sweeter breakfast foods like pancakes or cinnamon rolls.  Or even wants macaroni and cheese for breakfast! What if we let go of the idea that some foods are “breakfast foods” and others are “dinner […]

Food is Food, No Matter The Time

Apple Donuts

THANK YOU for joining me on this first edition of my blog where weekly I’ll share my ideas on feeding your kids and offer tips on how to make feeding your family more joyful. Plus, there’ll be snack ideas—what could be better? First, what is a snack? The quick answer: a snack is a mini-meal […]

Apple Donuts and Karen’s #1 Tip