Hi there, Mamas! Â With all of the pumpkin-spice foods rolling out this time of year, I was inspired to add a little fall flare to one of my daughter’s favorite breakfast recipes. Â {But, really I just wanted some pumpkin cookies.}
Gluten-Free, Casein-Free Diet for ASD
Hi there, Mamas!  So I am (of course) super behind on everything lately, like staying current on posts, but also on my DVR collection.  My sister and I have watched NBC’s Parenthood from the start (mainly because Lauren Graham was in
The Importance of Being Fit { Before Pregnancy }
Hi there, Mamas! Â This article marks my first in “The Importance of Being Fit” series… before, during, and after pregnancy. Â Being fit before kids is a great place to start! How many times have we heard (or said): “I’ll just
Snacks versus Treats: What’s the Difference?
Hi there, Mamas! Â Snacks are no small part of our life. Â According to this article, over 90% of people are snacking at least once a day, with over 20% snacking at least 3-4 times daily. Â I’m sure those of you
Eat to Prevent {The Most Common Disease in Kids}
Hi there, Mamas! Â Here’s a question for you: What is the most common chronic disease of childhood? Â Some thoughts might be asthma, anemia, or now days, type 2 diabetes? Actually, the most common chronic disease for kids aged 6-19
{July Update}
Hi there, Mamas! Â It has been a while! Â I certainly don’t enjoy leaving you hanging for the next article on family nutrition, but things have been so crazy this month! Â Here’s an update on what’s been going on recently: I’m
The Truth About Juice
Hi there, Mamas! Â We’ve talked a lot about starting baby on solid foods (When to Start, Which Foods to Choose, and even L’s Solid Food Timeline), but besides formula and breast milk, we haven’t talked too much about drinks. Â Juice
Happy Father’s Day!
Hi there, Daddies! As I’m sure you can tell from the title, this blog has a focus on your Mama counterparts. However, since today is Father’s Day and June is Men’s Health Month, I figured a Dad-specific article was in
When “Kid-Friendly” Food Might Not Be
Hi there, Mamas! Â As L is getting older, my husband and I have been more apt to order her own meal when we eat out, instead of just having her pick off our plates. Â This is fine in theory, but
When Your Perfect Eater Becomes a Picky Eater
Hi there, Mamas! Â Things have been pretty exciting at our house lately. Â As L is approaching 18 months, she is communicating and talking more than ever! Â One of her biggest recent achievements has been learning to shake her head “no”.