You Think What You Eat: Top 10 Brain Foods for KidsTop 10 Brain Foods: Avocados: These healthy fats enhance blood flow to the brain. Healthy blood flow equals a healthy brain....
Tahini Shrimp Buddha BowlWe all know how it important it is to feed our kids well, but how often do you think about your own wellness? I hear from so many moms...
10 Healthy Holiday Spices & SweetenersLoading up on these seasonal flavors will not only pack a healthy punch, they can also help to satisfy additional sweet cravings and add...
Choosing A Healthy Breakfast Cereal: Tips and OptionsWell, no surprise, many years later I too have a house with the “good” cereals. I’m sure there will be a day when my girls ask for...
Letting Go….Here’s what you need to know about pouches: These will not introduce your little one to the actual taste of an individual fruit or...
Smoothies 101I was recently corresponding with a reader about how great smoothies are as an easy way to pack a healthy dose of goodness into kids’...
Going Bananas For Bananas!The Health Benefits of Bananas: Vitamin C: Vitamin C, a powerful antioxidant, boosts children’s immune system and improves their...
Store-Bought Snacks: Toddlers +Here are some of our favorite store-bought toddler snacks for at home and on-the-go: they may not be as pure as a homemade kale chip, but...
Sushi Time!Three years later, I think of her every time I give my toddler sushi. What once surprised me so much now seems normal. Sushi, while...
Ten Ways To Keep Your Toddler Entertained While You CookTop Ten Ways To Keep Your Toddler Entertained While You Cook: Get Cooking: Have your little one pick leaves off herbs, snap the ends off...
Homemade Baby Food: Essential Tools and GadgetsWhether you’re a first time parent or you just need a refresher, remember, making homemade baby food is not nearly as difficult as it...
The Dirty Dozen & Clean Fifteen: 2015The Dirty Dozen (fruits and vegetables with the most pesticides) 1. Apples 2. Peaches 3. Nectarines 4. Strawberries 5. Grapes 6....
Ten Tips for Raising Good Eaters*The tips and ideas here are based solely on my own experience and personal opinion – they are by no means right or wrong. I always keep...
Little Hand SaladOur favorite little hand salad veggies: Shredded carrots Sliced grape or cherry tomatoes Broccoli or cauliflower florets Diced avocado...
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Freezer-Friendly Meals Made EasyI’m less than a week away from the birth of our new baby….coupled with the overwhelming excitement and anxiousnesses, there is the...
It’s Not About the BroccoliParenting books often go one of two ways for me. They either completely overwhelm and freak me out (sorry, What to Expect…) or they...
Maximizing Summer Fruit: The Frozen BerryTips For Freezing Berries: Trim away any leaves or stems, place in a colander, and gently rinse in cool water until clean. Drain. Place...
Safe Toddler KabobsSome of my favorite kabobs for Audrey: Any assorted fruit combination Grape tomatoes, mozzarella and basil Grilled chicken or fish with...
Lil’ Shopper: Tips For Grocery Shopping with KidsGrocery shopping with young children isn’t often at the top of a parents wish list. We’re often hurried, in a rush, and view the store...