The American Academy of Pediatrics recommends no fruit juice for children during the first year of life. This is a change from previous policy; until 2017 they recommended no fruit juice during the first 6 months. Read More
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Peanuts!
The American Academy of Pediatrics recently released a report encouraging early introduction of peanut based foods to prevent allergies. There is a growing body of research that indicates early introduction of peanut-based foods to infants as early as 6 months (after other solid foods are tolerated) can prevent peanut allergies. “There is no reason to Read More
Apple Taste Test
Need a creative rainy-day activity that’s fun AND encourages adventurous eating? Try an apple taste test! Collect a variety of apples such as: Gala, Red Delicious, Honeycrisp, or Granny Smith. At home, line up the apples and make observations with your budding scientist. What do you see? Is the apple round or oval? Red, green, Read More
Mealtime
“Cool” tips for turning meal time into a pleasant experience. Make mealtime a family time: Habit Forming:Make your goal to share 3 to 5 meals a week as a family. It doesn’t have to be dinner – any meal works! Everybody Helps:It may seem easier and faster to do it yourself, but the time you Read More
Be a Food Detective
As the parents, you are in charge of the food that comes into your house. You can’t control what your children eat when they are on their own, but you can do your best to be educated about health and nutrition, set a good example, and provide healthy food choices at home. It’s not so Read More
Eat Your Veggies!
Some vegetables can be bitter, and we have a built-in, survival reaction to avoid eating bitter things-it could be poison! Adults can override this instinct (and our taste buds dull as we age), but some children are overly sensitive to bitter tastes. This can be a genetic predisposition, and not simply a case of your Read More