Hi there, Mamas! Â Snacks are no small part of our life. Â According to this article, over 90% of people are snacking at least once a day, with over 20% snacking at least 3-4 times daily. Â I’m sure those of you
Eat to Prevent {The Most Common Disease in Kids}
Hi there, Mamas! Â Here’s a question for you: What is the most common chronic disease of childhood? Â Some thoughts might be asthma, anemia, or now days, type 2 diabetes? Actually, the most common chronic disease for kids aged 6-19
{July Update}
Hi there, Mamas! Â It has been a while! Â I certainly don’t enjoy leaving you hanging for the next article on family nutrition, but things have been so crazy this month! Â Here’s an update on what’s been going on recently: I’m
The Truth About Juice
Hi there, Mamas! Â We’ve talked a lot about starting baby on solid foods (When to Start, Which Foods to Choose, and even L’s Solid Food Timeline), but besides formula and breast milk, we haven’t talked too much about drinks. Â Juice
The Roller Coaster of Breastfeeding Emotion
My daughter has been weaned for six months. I’m not really sure how that makes me feel. Â Once she turned one, I decided to stop pumping at work, since, honestly, my supply had dropped a lot and I was hardly
Happy Father’s Day!
Hi there, Daddies! As I’m sure you can tell from the title, this blog has a focus on your Mama counterparts. However, since today is Father’s Day and June is Men’s Health Month, I figured a Dad-specific article was in
When “Kid-Friendly” Food Might Not Be
Hi there, Mamas! Â As L is getting older, my husband and I have been more apt to order her own meal when we eat out, instead of just having her pick off our plates. Â This is fine in theory, but
When Your Perfect Eater Becomes a Picky Eater
Hi there, Mamas! Â Things have been pretty exciting at our house lately. Â As L is approaching 18 months, she is communicating and talking more than ever! Â One of her biggest recent achievements has been learning to shake her head “no”.
Healthy Eating is as Easy as 1-2-3!
Hi there, Mamas! Â Happy Memorial Day Weekend! Â As we count down to the unofficial start of summer, use this number trick to create healthy, balanced meals and snacks wherever you are – even a holiday barbecue! Healthy Eating Made Easy
Make Way for Mediterranean Diet Month!
Hey there, Mamas!  With summer fast approaching, it’s a great time to think about our heart health. Since many of us are more active during the warmer months, our heart is working the hardest it does all year. So, how