As a pediatric dietitian and nutritionist, I’m constantly asked about the best foods and meals for toddlers, and exactly how much a toddler (ages 2-3) should eat in a day to promote growth and healthy development. Let’s dive in! When you prepare meals for your toddler, it can be difficult to know exactly how much…
Picky Eating: Four Common “Mealtime Battle” Triggers
You’ve prepared a healthy meal for your family, making sure to include all of the food groups and lots of nutrition. You’re feeling hopeful that your child will eat what they’ve been served–even a portion of it, but much to your dismay, they decide that they don’t like it before they try it. They push…
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…
5 Tips On How To Help Toddlers Establish a Healthy Relationship With Food
It’s a tricky job, this Mommy thing. Personally, I am finding meal times particularly tricky with my toddler, who (as cute as he is) is asserting his new found independence in…destructive ways. Just tonight, I made my gourmet macaroni and cheese (ok, I defrosted it) and placed it on his tray with some of his favourite…
Why I’m Not Concerned That My Kid Doesn’t Eat Vegetables
Most kids go through some sort of picky eating stage at some point. Let me put it this way- you’re a very lucky Momma if you have kids who readily accept all foods. More often than not, I find that toddlers and young children don’t get too excited over vegetables. In my toddlers case, veggies…
5 Reasons NOT to Short Order Cook For Your Toddler or Child
A friend recently asked me to write a post on short order cooking for toddlers and kids. Here is what she writes: “One thing I am struggling with is the precocious line between “This is dinner. Eat it or don’t’ and the alternative of being a short order cook. ‘Oh, you don’t like this? How…
On-the-go snacks for Parents and Kids
Some quick and easy (and nutritious!) snacks for on-the-go moms and kids! I don’t know about you, but I’m an on-the-go Mom. I am visiting friends, grocery shopping, running errands, going for walks etc. almost everyday and my li’l guy is right along with me. Before we take off, I always make sure that we…
Toddler-Friendly Tofu Nuggets
These toddler-friendly tofu nuggets are a surefire hit with kids and adults alike! If you’re looking for a party appetizer to bring, this is it. Tofu—it’s easy and quick- you don’t have to worry about defrosting or having to disinfect your counter or sink after. I have started cooking with tofu a lot more now…