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Published by Mama Knows Nutrition on August 2, 2018August 2, 2018

Breakfast Menu Cards

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Same thing goes for skin color, as well as any dis

Same thing goes for skin color, as well as any disabilities or differences ❤️

Share with me the ways that you help your little one avoid judging based on appearance!

Your first reaction may be embarrassment to hear t

Your first reaction may be embarrassment to hear them say that in public, but chances are, your little one has no idea that calling someone fat is not a nice thing to say. And, they are just stating something they notice.

So we can prevent them from feeling ashamed in that moment by avoiding scolding. Instead I would take them aside and simply say, “oh, I see you are noticing a body shape.”

Remember that the word “fat” isn’t inherently bad— our culture has made it that way. They’ve probably seen stories with animals that are called “fat.” Your child has no reason to think this is a bad thing.

But I would explain, in simple words, that people do not like to be called fat. It can hurt their feelings. It’s best not to comment on what someone looks like.

Talking about these kinds of things at home allows you to feel more comfortable answering any questions they may have, without feeling the pressure of anyone else watching! Especially for topics you’re feeling a little uncertain about. It’s okay to fumble your way through some things- none of us are ready with the perfect answers all the time!

Do you have anything to add here that you would also want to say?

Greens in pasta...tell me, will your toddler: ⁣

Greens in pasta...tell me, will your toddler:
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A. Eat it
B. Pick out every single green speck
C. Tell you you’re a mean mommy, throw a fit, throw the bowl, and/or sob hysterically
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My kids are B and C 🙈
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If yours fall in one of those categories too:
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* start by serving them separately, with one grain of rice sized portion of the greens (yes, that small!)
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* add one grain of rice sized piece of spinach or kale on top of the pasta. Just one!
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* have them help you prepare the meal, and ask them to pour in the greens and mix it together. This helps them get more comfortable with the idea of it!
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Here’s how to make sure they get enough— ⁣ B

Here’s how to make sure they get enough—
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But first let me tell you what it is!
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DHA, EPA, and ALA are all omega 3 fatty acids that have important jobs in our little ones’s growing and developing bodies. These are essential fatty acids- meaning they need to be consumed, because the body cannot make an adequate supply on its own.
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True clinical deficiency is rare, but emerging research shows us many areas of growth, development, and overall health appear to benefit from increased omega 3 intake.
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DHA is singled out here because it is the form that bodies prefer to use.
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So how do they get enough?
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First, know that infant formula is fortified with DHA, so if they are drinking formula, they are getting it there.
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Breastfed babies can receive the same benefit when mom consumes DHA foods or supplements in her diet.
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For toddlers...
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3 Seafood S’s:
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1. Salmon
2. Sardines
3. Shrimp
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It’s also found in DHA fortified milk and eggs.
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(Those options are great for babies on solids too, minus the milk)
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They don’t need to consume DHA every single day to still get benefits!
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And there are vegan sources, too. The reason some seafood is high in DHA and EPA is because of the algae they consume. I’ll chat about supplements in my stories tomorrow (11/18)!
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Did you instantly bond with your baby? ⁣ This wa

Did you instantly bond with your baby?
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This was me with Teddy 5 days after he was born. And I remember thinking, “am I holding him right?” “He’s crying, and I don’t know what’s wrong.” “He feels like an alien that landed in my house and I have no connection to him.” Also...“Breastfeeding is NOT EASY AND IT FREAKING HURTS LIKE A B.”
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I didn’t feel like a mom at all. I felt lost, overwhelmed, exhausted, and like an imposter.
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I had only heard that you will fall deeply in love the moment you meet them. So I felt like something was wrong with me. Maybe I wasn’t really meant to be a mother.
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How did you feel when your first baby was born??
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