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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
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
The Ultimate Guide to Baby’s First Foods from 4-6 Months Old
If you have a baby between 4 and 6 months old, you’re probably starting to think about what their first foods will be…which means you probably have questions about baby’s first foods, too! Things like: “When should I start?” “Do I need to stick to single-ingredient foods?” and “How do
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
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
The Ultimate Guide to Baby’s First Foods from 4-6 Months Old
If you have a baby between 4 and 6 months old, you’re probably starting to think about what their first foods will be…which means you probably have questions about baby’s first foods, too! Things like: “When should I start?” “Do I need to stick to single-ingredient foods?” and “How do
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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