Choosing a milk for your toddler can be a challenge—the dairy aisles have exploded with options! So if you worry that your toddler isn’t drinking enough milk, is drinking too much milk, or is maybe not drinking the “right” kind of milk, stay tuned. We’ll cover grass-fed milk, dairy milk, the most popular nondairy milks, newer pea protein milks, some terms you may see on containers, and important facts to help you know which kind of milk is best for your toddlers. (Updated January 2018.)
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Cheesy Rice, 4 Easy Ways with Veggies
I love finding meals with foods all mixed together that the kids will actually eat. And this Cheesy Rice master recipe, with four options to add in veggies, is a healthy twist on this classic comfort food! Cheesy Rice I love this collection of recipes because each one is easy for kids (and adults!) to…
Recommended Sugar Intake for Toddlers
Did you know that the recommended sugar intake for toddlers under 2 is to have no added sugars in their diets? None, zip, zero. Here’s why the recommendation on toddlers and sugars matters, what it means for toddler health, how it can impact the food you serve… and how it actually works out in real life….
Natural Remedies for Toddler Constipation
When you have a constipated toddler, life can be pretty miserable as you try to figure out what to do to help them feel better. Since I know this is a common issue among babies and toddlers, here are the best natural remedies for constipation that you can try to help get things moving along….
Healthy Chocolate Chip Oatmeal Cookie Cake Recipe
Celebrate a special occasion, or just a random happy afternoon, with this yummy Cookie Cake Recipe. It’s basically a giant Chocolate Chip Oatmeal Cookie (with less sugar and fat than you’d expect) that easily bakes up in a cake pan! Chocolate Chip Cookie Cake Recipe There are few things as fun to share with the…
Slow Cooker Black Bean Soup
Use the crock pot to cook up a hearty and nutritious Slow Cooker Black Bean with hidden veggies and lots of kid-friendly flavor. Slow Cooker Black Bean Soup When making soups for kids, I tend to err on the more simple side of things since so many kids don’t love foods all mixed together. This…
How to Stop Obsessing about Your Toddler’s Appetite
I know firsthand how easy it is to worry endlessly about how much and which foods our kids are eating, but here’s why you may want to try to stop obsessing—and how to actually do it! Toddler Appetites There was a weekend when my oldest was two that we spent some time with my two…
Homemade Pizza Pockets with Broccoli and Cheese
Whether you’re looking for a healthy make-ahead dinner for the whole family or a new way to serve up veggies to the kids, these Homemade Pizza Pockets with Broccoli and Cheese are a delish option. Homemade Pizza Pockets My kids, like most, love all things related to pizza and they seem more inclined to eat…
The Division of Responsibility: Your Picky Eating Super Power
There’s a feeding method known as the Division of Responsibility that can drastically improve mealtime battles and picky eating in kids. It can be confusing to put into action without the right context and information though, so we’re going to explain it all step-by-step to help you improve your own family meals with less work…
Chocolate Pancakes: Healthy, Easy, and Fun
Make breakfast much more fun for everyone in the family with these healthy chocolate pancakes. They’re easy to stir together, simple to make in festive shapes (if you want!) and even delicious as leftovers. Plus, they’re low in added sugars so they’re a nutritious way to start the day! Chocolate Pancakes One thing that I’ve…
