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Picky toddler only wants to eat ONE food at a meal
What to do if your toddler only wants to eat one food (and more and more of it) but nothing else at a meal? Since I work with toddlers and picky eaters, I commonly hear about kids who only eat certain foods, they only like plain food, or they zero
How To Stop Your Toddler From Grazing
Does any of this sound familiar to you? And because you feel like feeding them is your #1 parental job, you give in. So you let them have their favorite snacks. And that makes sense! Because… This all-day, toddler snacking cycle is SO common, and it’s not your fault. But
Is oat milk healthy?
A few years ago, if you went to Starbucks and tried to order a coconut milk latte, the barista would’ve looked at you like you grew a second head. Some places had soy, and if you were lucky, you might have found one brand of rice or hemp milk kicking
The Top 20 Immune-Boosting Foods for Toddlers
Is it possible to boost your toddlers’ immunity to illness? Or your own, for that matter? If you google it (which maybe you did), you’ll be met with people who are 100% certain that natural immunity boosting is what it’s all about…but you’re also sure to find others who say
How Probiotics Help With Toddler Constipation
You know when your toddler’s digestive system gets backed up (when they’re constipated)? Or goes into overdrive (when they have diarrhea)? A healthy boost of probiotics—along with giving them more water and fiber, which also support gut health—can help promote regularity and decrease any discomfort they feel! But are all
Vitamin C Foods For Kids (and how much do they need?)
There are lots of great vitamin C foods for kids! Vitamin C is a helpful antioxidant, it’s great for their skin, bones, and connective tissues, and it can help them absorb other important nutrients, like iron. And, as long as they’re getting enough each day, it can provide immune support.
Picky toddler only wants to eat ONE food at a meal
What to do if your toddler only wants to eat one food (and more and more of it) but nothing else at a meal? Since I work with toddlers and picky eaters, I commonly hear about kids who only eat certain foods, they only like plain food, or they zero
How To Stop Your Toddler From Grazing
Does any of this sound familiar to you? And because you feel like feeding them is your #1 parental job, you give in. So you let them have their favorite snacks. And that makes sense! Because… This all-day, toddler snacking cycle is SO common, and it’s not your fault. But
Is oat milk healthy?
A few years ago, if you went to Starbucks and tried to order a coconut milk latte, the barista would’ve looked at you like you grew a second head. Some places had soy, and if you were lucky, you might have found one brand of rice or hemp milk kicking
The Top 20 Immune-Boosting Foods for Toddlers
Is it possible to boost your toddlers’ immunity to illness? Or your own, for that matter? If you google it (which maybe you did), you’ll be met with people who are 100% certain that natural immunity boosting is what it’s all about…but you’re also sure to find others who say
How Probiotics Help With Toddler Constipation
You know when your toddler’s digestive system gets backed up (when they’re constipated)? Or goes into overdrive (when they have diarrhea)? A healthy boost of probiotics—along with giving them more water and fiber, which also support gut health—can help promote regularity and decrease any discomfort they feel! But are all
Vitamin C Foods For Kids (and how much do they need?)
There are lots of great vitamin C foods for kids! Vitamin C is a helpful antioxidant, it’s great for their skin, bones, and connective tissues, and it can help them absorb other important nutrients, like iron. And, as long as they’re getting enough each day, it can provide immune support.
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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