Navigating the tricky world of feeding toddlers and young kids can be exhausting. Especially for those who are parents of picky eaters — I know this from first-hand experience. Although my kids are both fairly good eaters, they have each put us through our paces at mealtimes, whether it’s refusing to eat, throwing food and making…
How This Well-Meaning Habit is Enabling Your Picky Eater
It seems that moms and dads are constantly reaching into their purses, bags, strollers, and pockets for portable snacks to hand to their squirmy tots in malls, indoor playgrounds, on walks, and just about anywhere else. And trust me, I am guilty of it too. I rarely leave the house without a bag full of…
Five Common Feeding Mistakes That Parents Make
Feeding our little ones can be tricky. From how and when to introduce solid foods, to dealing with picky eating, to packing school lunches. Some parents find that feeding their kids is a very pleasant experience (most of the time) and then others find that it is the most frustrating part of their day. But…
Feeding Your Toddler: What Is Your Responsibility As The Parent?
Having a two year old is fun, fascinating and frustrating all at the same time. Especially when it comes to eating. These little people are now asserting their independence and trying to gain some control over their lives, and they will take control if we let them. If this happens, we as parents feel as…
My Top 5 Tips to Make Meal Times Easier!
I’ve now experienced, first hand, picky eating. It’s funny… because my son has always accepted new foods up until now, I thought that we were golden in the eating department! Ya, not so much. It turns out that most babies are WAY more accepting of new foods than toddlers are. And even if you have…