Looking for a Mother's Day gift for someone special? {Maybe you're that someone special?} We've compiled a list of our favorite gifts that might make that mom in your life smile. More ..read more

One of our lovely followers asked us to put together some filling, nourishing snack ideas for pregnant and breastfeeding moms, but these snacks are also perfect adults of all ages and stages. **We know that families all look different, and not every family includes a mom. In the language above, we use the term “mom” to refer to the pregnant, postpartum, or breastfeeding person. Note: if you’re sharing these snacks with a kiddo under 4 there are some choking hazards shown (since these are geared toward adults). Soften the baby carrots, use thinly spread cashew butter instead of whole cashew ..read more

Why is it important to serve variations on the same foods we eat frequently? It helps prevent picky eating – the more variety our kids see, the more variety they come to expect. Even cutting something a new way helps add variety. Different foods have different flavors, textures and nutrition – and changing it up helps develop our taste buds and nourish our bodies in different ways. Most importantly, new toppings can taste good! Mixing up the way in which we make PBJ opens us up to new flavors and eating experiences.  I have a confession. I love peanut butter, but I do not like jelly ..read more

One big question we always get is, “How do you keep lunches cold?” (Shown here are Bentgo boxes that we love! You can find them in our Amazon shop under Lunch.) Here are some tips from USDA: Perishable food must be refrigerated or stored with 2 ice packs. A frozen water bottle or other frozen drink can count as one of the ice packs, but it is recommended to do an ice source on the bottom and the top of the Bentgo itself. Store the lunch in an insulated bag to help keep it cold. (We have some of our favorite insulated bags in our Amazon shop  ..read more

Do you have a kiddo that needs a little help in the growth department? Perhaps you’re pregnant and are struggling to gain weight yourself, or maybe you’re breastfeeding and are losing weight very quickly. We all have unique nutritional needs!     Sometimes we need to add Calorie Boosters to foods to help each bite count. One simple strategy we use with our clients is adding a layer of fat/oil underneath other toppings on toast, pancakes, waffles, rice cakes, sweet potato spears, etc. It helps each and every bite count a little bit more.  How do you know if your child nee ..read more

Homemade energy bites are my kids’ favorite snack, hands down! We have been making these for years and they’re so tasty for adults and kids alike – please make sure read the safety information below before serving. These are also awesome for pregnant mamas as some data suggests that dates may help with cervical ripening before birth. Best of all, they are a nice balance of protein, fat and carbohydrates (read: energy) that taste amazing. I loved having them on hand when I was pregnant and breastfeeding, especially because they’re a quick, satisfying snack that can be eaten with one han ..read more

Who loves pancakes?! This banana egg pancake recipe is a staple in our house that works well for eaters of all ages (babies included)!  We love this basic banana pancake recipe and hope your whole family will, too. My kids get really excited on pancake day!  You may see this recipe on the internet as just banana and egg, but we like adding rolled oats (or coconut flour) so it’s thicker and doesn’t fall apart as easily when cooked. The recipe is super versatile and makes about 8 small pancakes, enough to feed 1-2 adults and 2 kids depending on how much you eat. We love to double or ..read more

How are we doing, friends? We know this can be a really challenging time for everyone, and we wanted to help in our own small way. Click on the link below to download our free Family Meal Toolkit – Dinner Edition! In it you’ll find: 16 recipes and 9 “I Can’t Even” meal ideas why we love each recipe top 8 allergens in that recipe and ways to modify them if possible pantry ingredients perishable ingredients recommended side dishes ways to repurpose or reuse leftovers modifications for babies doing Baby-led Weaning (Infant Self-Feeding) modifications and picky eater tips for toddlers and kids ..read more

One of the most common questions in our Feeding Littles Clients Only Group on Facebook has to do with a baby’s first birthday cake: ”What kind of healthy smash cake should I make for my baby? Do I need to make a low-sugar cake?”   I always love reading the wide array of responses and seeing the smash cake photos that are inevitably posted. (True story: photos of babies eating are my favorite thing ever.) What do Judy and I think about a baby’s first smash cake? If you’ve taken our Infant our Toddler & Kid online feeding courses, you probably assume that we have a flexible ..read more

If you have signed up for our online Toddler & Kid Course (specifically the step on Desserts and Sugar), you know that our approach to Halloween candy may be a bit different than you would expect for people who talk about nutrition for a living. Sure, candy is not a “health food”…but we eat for many reasons. Health isn’t always one of them. And collecting, sorting and enjoying Halloween candy is one of the joys of childhood for many kids.   As with most things parenting-related, it’s all about balance and seeing the big picture. Candy will likely be part of your child’s normal ..read more