Tag Archives: toddler
FREE GUIDE: Nutritious Dipping Sauces
Recently I shared an IG lunch post where Jax dipped his grapes into his tomato soup. As an adult, I was repulsed. But as an inquisitive toddler, he wasn’t phased at all – in fact, it was the opposite – he LOVED it! https://www.instagram.com/p/BzyVAJxFp2f/ On the post I asked what was the weirdest combination thatContinueContinue reading “FREE GUIDE: Nutritious Dipping Sauces”
Healthy Homemade Popsicle Recipes
Nothing reminds me of summer time as a kid more than sitting in the grass, eating an ice pop! Now that I am an adult and a mom, I want to continue this summer-time tradition with my own little man. But I also want to make sure they are something I can feel good about!ContinueContinue reading “Healthy Homemade Popsicle Recipes”
Reverse Picky Eating with Food Chaining
Becoming more selective starts around 12-18 months for most children. When they begin to differentiate between items for flavor, colors, and textures and distinguish which they prefer. For some kids, selective (or picky) eating is a short-lived stage. For others, it can become an ongoing challenge and make mealtime a stressful, chaotic experience for everyone involved.
Calcium for Toddlers and Children
Children only get one chance to build strong bones! As parents, it is our job to make sure they have to right tools to build strong bones. Children who get adequate calcium will enter adulthood with the strongest bones possible.
Healthy Toddler Breakfast Formula
Breakfast is referred to as “the most important meal of the day” and this is especially true for toddlers! Their little bodies have been asleep (hopefully ) for 10-12 hours so this is the meal that sets them up for their day.
Role of Fat for Babies/Toddlers
The right types of fat and quantity are important for development and healthy functioning. Getting enough healthy fats is essential for growth and development. Young kids, in particular, need enough fat in their diet to help the brain and nervous system develop normally.
BLW: How to Serve Carrots
Carrots are a particularly good source of fiber, vitamin K, potassium, and antioxidants! Carrots are a great source of beta-carotene, which is converted to vitamin A in the body. Vitamin A promotes good vision and is important for growth, development, and immune function (all things little humans need)! Despite their name- “baby carrots” are actuallyContinueContinue reading “BLW: How to Serve Carrots”
Toddler Christmas Gift Guide (Under $30)
I have spent hours on hours researching what to get a toddler for Christmas (because obviously, he can’t tell us himself). In case you’re in the same boat as we are, here is your lifeline (aka gift guide) to get your little one smiling on Christmas morning!
SeaQuest Fort Worth with a Toddler
As Jax is getting bigger and more active, I am finding it harder and harder to keep him entertained…we decided to venture out to Fort Worth, Texas (we live directly in the middle of Dallas and Fort Worth) to Ridgmar Mall to try out SeaQuest Fort Worth.
