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What To Feed Your Toddler During & After A Stomach Bug
I swear it feels like toddlers are always sick. I mean, if it’s not a runny nose, it’s a cough. If it’s not a cough, it’s an ear infection. If it’s not an ear infection, it’s a stomach bug. And when it’s a toddler stomach bug? Ooof. You’re in for
The Best Multivitamins For Toddlers (And Does Your Kid Really Need One?)
When you become a parent, it can feel like you’re constantly bombarded with rules, philosophies, and recommendations for raising your kids—from baby sleep to screen time and everything in between. You’re inducted into the sometimes maddening society of parenthood, where you can find two completely contradictory answers to EVERYTHING you
The 10 Best Vegetables For Babies 6-12 Months Old
Want your little one to turn into a full fledged veggie lover down the road? Save this list of the 10 best vegetables for babies 6 to 12 months old when you need some plant-based inspiration for your little one. While future picky eating is not entirely preventable—there’s a genetic
31 Healthy Preschool Lunch Ideas
Healthy & Easy Preschool Lunch Box Ideas If you find yourself racking your brain for ideas of what to make or pack your preschooler for lunch every day, you’re not alone. Whether you’re looking for ideas for preschool or school lunches, daycare lunches, or lunches for those long summer days
Protein Powder for Kids and Toddlers (Top Brands & Safety Tips From A Dietitian)
Protein has a well-earned reputation for being good for us! It’s a muscle and bone builder, an important player in the creation of many of the body’s hormones and enzymes, a great source of energy, and an overall important part of a balanced diet. As adults, if we worry about
50 Best Baby Food Pouches [2022]
The Best Baby Food Pouches 2022 Life as a parent is busy and unpredictable. And prepping and cooking ALL the meals is a tall—read: impossible—order. (Like, we knew we were going to love our kids. We knew we’d have to take care of them. But we didn’t think about the
What To Feed Your Toddler During & After A Stomach Bug
I swear it feels like toddlers are always sick. I mean, if it’s not a runny nose, it’s a cough. If it’s not a cough, it’s an ear infection. If it’s not an ear infection, it’s a stomach bug. And when it’s a toddler stomach bug? Ooof. You’re in for
The Best Multivitamins For Toddlers (And Does Your Kid Really Need One?)
When you become a parent, it can feel like you’re constantly bombarded with rules, philosophies, and recommendations for raising your kids—from baby sleep to screen time and everything in between. You’re inducted into the sometimes maddening society of parenthood, where you can find two completely contradictory answers to EVERYTHING you
The 10 Best Vegetables For Babies 6-12 Months Old
Want your little one to turn into a full fledged veggie lover down the road? Save this list of the 10 best vegetables for babies 6 to 12 months old when you need some plant-based inspiration for your little one. While future picky eating is not entirely preventable—there’s a genetic
31 Healthy Preschool Lunch Ideas
Healthy & Easy Preschool Lunch Box Ideas If you find yourself racking your brain for ideas of what to make or pack your preschooler for lunch every day, you’re not alone. Whether you’re looking for ideas for preschool or school lunches, daycare lunches, or lunches for those long summer days
Protein Powder for Kids and Toddlers (Top Brands & Safety Tips From A Dietitian)
Protein has a well-earned reputation for being good for us! It’s a muscle and bone builder, an important player in the creation of many of the body’s hormones and enzymes, a great source of energy, and an overall important part of a balanced diet. As adults, if we worry about
50 Best Baby Food Pouches [2022]
The Best Baby Food Pouches 2022 Life as a parent is busy and unpredictable. And prepping and cooking ALL the meals is a tall—read: impossible—order. (Like, we knew we were going to love our kids. We knew we’d have to take care of them. But we didn’t think about the
Hi! I’m Kacie Barnes, Registered Dietitian Nutritionist, mom of 2, and founder of Mama Knows Nutrition. Here you’ll find everything you need to know to make feeding your little ones stress-free!
I specialize in nutrition for early childhood and have worked with hundreds of families to improve picky eating, get their kids eating better, and solve mealtime problems.
I have a Master of Clinical Nutrition from UT Southwestern in Dallas, TX and an undergrad degree from New York University. I also hold a second Master’s Degree in Public Administration from the Maxwell School at Syracuse University.
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