Moms’ Burning Questions: Is Pre-Packaged Cheese OK?
I try to stay away from processed and packaged foods, but wrapped American cheese and shredded mozzarella offer great convenience. Should I refrain from giving them to my toddler on a regular basis?...
View ArticleMoms’ Burning Questions: Skipping Breakfast
My daughter runs out of the house each morning without eating breakfast. Is this habit that bad? Organic, all natural granola bars are a great option for breakfast on the go. Kids who eat breakfast...
View ArticleMoms’ Burning Questions: Lunchtime Trades
I make my 7-year-old’s meals, including a packed lunch for school. I know I can’t be in control all the time, but how do I know she’s not eating other kids’ junk foods during lunch hour? You may pack a...
View ArticleMoms’ Burning Questions: How Much Soy is OK?
Yummy, fuzzy edamame pods! (tumblr.com) Is there a limit on the amount of soy foods, such as edamame and tofu, that my 1 year old should be eating? Soy foods, such as edamame and tofu, are delicious...
View ArticleMoms’ Burning Questions: My Good Eater Is Turning Picky!
My 2-year-old daughter has always been a good eater for the most part. Just as of the past week or so, she is refusing to eat foods she’s always loved. We’ve tried various things, but are wondering...
View ArticleMoms’ Burning Questions: What’s the Most Important Nutrient?
What’s the most important nutrient for a growing 5 year old? And does this change and he gets older? There isn’t one silver bullet for good health–you need a little bit of everything!...
View ArticleMoms’ Burning Questions: My Kids Always Reach for Sweets!
My daughter is good and often eats the fruits and veggies I put on her plate. But when the decision is hers, she’ll reach for a cookie or another processed sweet. How can I get her to make better...
View ArticleMoms’ Burning Questions: What to do with my Pasta Girls?!
My girls (4 and 2 years old) are pasta addicts. Every night, pasta is all they want to eat. Even when I don’t make it, they ask for it (well, whine for it)! I have spoken to several other parents who...
View ArticleMoms’ Burning Questions: Dessert as a Reward?
If most of my child’s diet is well rounded, does it matter that he has a rewarding dessert here and there? After all, he’s a kid! Dessert is A-OK, but rewarding kids with food is not. For something...
View ArticleMoms’ Burning Questions: How About a Hot Dog?
It’s the summer season and my kids are all about hotdogs. I’m buying turkey hotdogs–is that better? My answer goes back to natural vs. artificial foods, with hotdogs being a processed meat that’s very...
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