Division of Responsibility In Feeding: Part 2
If you missed part 1 of my 2 part series on the Division of Responsibility go check it out here! Part 1 talks about what the Division Responsibility in feeding is. In part 2 I am sharing why I love this method as a parent and how it has helped the parents I work with. […]
Division of Responsibility in Feeding: Part 1
This is Part 1 of 2 blog post series talking about the Division of Responsibility in Feeding. This post delves into what the Division of Responsibility in Feeding looks like for families with toddlers and or young children. It’s not just what we feed our children but how we feed them that teaches our children […]
Should You Let Your Child Eat Sugar?
Should you let your child eat sugar? The answer is yes! Here is why and how to incorporate it into your child’s balanced diet!…. The media is all over sugar these days and how it’s the worst thing we could possibly be eating as adults or feeding to our kids. Many of these messages make […]
5 Tips for Making Dinner Less Stressful with a Toddler
Dinner (or meal time in general) can be stressful with a toddler. You come home from work tired and probably hungry, your toddler is hungry and cranky, you aren’t sure what to make or what they will eat. You give them some snacks to keep them busy and quiet while you get dinner ready. You […]
What you need to know about Iron and Feeding Your Toddler
Iron is another important nutrient for your growing and developing toddler. Iron is part of hemoglobin (a.k.a red blood cells), which helps transport oxygen to muscles and vital organs. Your little one is born with enough iron stores but around 6 months these stores slowly get depleted and need to be replaced by food, […]
How Much Calcium and Vitamin D Does Your Toddler Need?
Calcium and Vitamin D are both essential nutrients your little one needs to develop and grow healthy strong bones. Dairy is the most common way to get in adequate calcium and vitamin D, but if your son or daughter is allergic or intolerant to dairy products there are other ways to meet the calcium and […]
Introducing a Spoon Plus Top 10 Spoon Friendly Foods
Note: This post contains Amazon Affiliate links. Warning! This is messy but worth it! Self feeding with a spoon is just one of the many feeding skills a child will develop and improve upon over time. Before the age of one, usually around 8 months, infants are able to hold a spoon with one hand […]
Feeding a 1-Year Old : The Journey Continues
Ever wondered what feeding a 1-year old looks like? Check out a recap of my experience plus a sample of what the little guy has been eating recently below! During the first year of feeding my little one, especially month 5-12, I felt like feedings changed on a daily basis. Check out my post […]