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Here’s What Causes Picky Eating. And What Reverses It.

I’m going to explain some of the potential causes of your child’s picky eating. But first…want to know what doesn’t cause picky eating? Parents. Yep, you heard me! Parents are not to blame for our kids’ picky eating. And you are not to blame for your child’s picky eating. This

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Portion Sizes for Toddlers: How Much To Serve At Meals & Snacks

When they’re babies, it’s more straightforward. There’s fewer variables. 2 then 4 then 8 oz per bottle. Breastfeeding 10 then 8 then 6 times per day. There are numbers involved. Friendly, reliable, peace-of-mind-giving numbers. And there’s a lot more certainty involved, too.  Then, your little one turns one. And just

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Little girl with head on arms, staring at a plate of uneaten veggies

Here’s What Causes Picky Eating. And What Reverses It.

I’m going to explain some of the potential causes of your child’s picky eating. But first…want to know what doesn’t cause picky eating? Parents. Yep, you heard me! Parents are not to blame for our kids’ picky eating. And you are not to blame for your child’s picky eating. This

Read More
Kacie Barnes packing lunch at kitchen counter

Portion Sizes for Toddlers: How Much To Serve At Meals & Snacks

When they’re babies, it’s more straightforward. There’s fewer variables. 2 then 4 then 8 oz per bottle. Breastfeeding 10 then 8 then 6 times per day. There are numbers involved. Friendly, reliable, peace-of-mind-giving numbers. And there’s a lot more certainty involved, too.  Then, your little one turns one. And just

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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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