Stress Less About Picky Eating in 2 Simple Steps
Try these tools for helping reduce caregiver stress around picky eating and other parenting challenges, from guest author, Kelly Fradin, MD.
When Is a Child Too Old for a High Chair?
High chairs help contain mealtime messes & give babies a safe place to eat, but not forever! Here are ways to tell if your child has outgrown their high chair.
Food Play Activities for Picky Eaters
About 46% of kids go through some form of picky eating during childhood. Pressuring them to eat is counterproductive, but food play activities can help!
Can Babies Have Maple Syrup?
Can babies eat maple syrup? Let's look at some potential downsides of giving maple syrup to babies and when it’s fine to start serving it more regularly.
How to Reintroduce Dairy to Children Using a Milk Ladder
A milk ladder is a tool that helps ease children into tolerating dairy slowly by reintroducing small amounts of milk in certain forms & in a certain order.
Toddler Snack Ideas from a Pediatric Dietitian
Searching for easy snack ideas for kids? Read more for healthy snacks for toddlers, including on-the-go snacks and easy-to-pack snacks for school.
3 Reasons Added Sugars Aren’t Recommended for Kids Under 2
The AAP recommends no added sugars for kids under the age of 2. In this article, we’ll dive into why and how to navigate this in the context of real life.
How to Stop Toddlers From Throwing Food
Learn about how the developmental stages of toddlerhood affect eating behaviors, as well as seven tips you can try to help stop toddlers from throwing food.
Toddler Feeding Schedules for 2 to 3-Year-Olds
When parents are responsive feeders, a feeding schedule for 2-3 year old toddlers can help encourage healthier eating habits. Here's what you need to know.
Best Toddler and Kid Lunch Boxes for Back-to-School
As a pediatric dietitian and mom of 3, here's what I look for in a lunchbox, as well as which innovative, eco-friendly designs I am excited about this year.
Breakfast for Babies
In a breakfast rut? Looking for baby-led weaning breakfast ideas? Find easy, family-friendly breakfast ideas for babies from a pediatric dietitian here!
Is Tofu a Healthy Food for Babies and Kids?
Is tofu is a safe, healthy food for babies and kids? Here is the latest science on soy, plus tips and recipes that I shared recently on CBS's, The Doctors.