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Healthy Bedtime Snacks For Toddlers
Is your child always hungry at bedtime? Are you wondering if it’s okay to give them a bedtime snack? And what about those nights when they ate almost nothing for dinner? Are they really hungry or trying to pull a fast one on you?? 🤔 In this post, I’ll help

Best Fiber Supplements for Kids: Gummies, Powders & Liquids [2023]
Kids’ bodies need fiber! It helps them stay regular 💩 and feel full longer. (Less begging for snacks? Yes please!) It can even prevent and relieve constipation. And while the best way to get more of it into our kids’ diets is by serving up more fiber-rich foods like veggies

A Guide to Flaxseed For Toddlers & Kids
What the heck is flaxseed? Why is it so popular? And is flax good for kids and toddlers? In this post, we cover it all: what flax is, what it does for you, the difference between flaxseed and oil, how much to serve and how to serve it. What Is

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

Healthy Bedtime Snacks For Toddlers
Is your child always hungry at bedtime? Are you wondering if it’s okay to give them a bedtime snack? And what about those nights when they ate almost nothing for dinner? Are they really hungry or trying to pull a fast one on you?? 🤔 In this post, I’ll help

Best Fiber Supplements for Kids: Gummies, Powders & Liquids [2023]
Kids’ bodies need fiber! It helps them stay regular 💩 and feel full longer. (Less begging for snacks? Yes please!) It can even prevent and relieve constipation. And while the best way to get more of it into our kids’ diets is by serving up more fiber-rich foods like veggies

A Guide to Flaxseed For Toddlers & Kids
What the heck is flaxseed? Why is it so popular? And is flax good for kids and toddlers? In this post, we cover it all: what flax is, what it does for you, the difference between flaxseed and oil, how much to serve and how to serve it. What Is

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

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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