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Kacie Barnes packing a lunch

40 Ideas for Nut-Free School Snacks & Lunches

Restriction is hard, no matter the reason, and when your kid ONLY loves PB&J, it’s a big hill to climb when you find out that is not allowed in their lunchbox in their nut-free classroom. This post is Part 1 in our allergy-friendly series! If your kiddo needs nut-free snacks

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Frusted mom feeding crying toddler in high chair

Gentle Parenting At Mealtimes

When your kid picks up the meal you lovingly served them and throws it directly onto your freshly cleaned rug WHILE maintaining eye contact…I bet the last word you’d use to describe your mood is gentle. Same goes for the nights they refuse to eat anything. And the times they

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Toddler boy eating cheerios

Are Cheerios, Pretzels & Goldfish Healthy Snacks?

Why is feeding our kids so hard?! Like, it’s endless. And we have to do it every day. Multiple times a day. 😅 For most families, that looks like 3 meals and 2 snacks each day. But sometimes you need 3 snacks a day depending on your schedule. And if

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Toddler girl wearing colorful striped shirt sitting at a table feeding her baby doll a cherry tomato. The table has a plate of veggies, a white mug with a picture of an apple on it and a bowl with a spoon sitting in it.

Get to Know the Mama Knows Registered Dietitians

Have you ever been curious about what a one-on-one nutrition session with a pediatric registered dietitian is like? Wondering what the MKN dietitian team is like? Or maybe you didn’t even know this is something that we offer.  We have one of the most qualified, experienced, compassionate, and understanding teams

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Sitting child wearing a bib and eating a piece of bread

How To Stop Your Toddler From Grazing

Does any of this sound familiar to you? Your child refuses to eat at mealtime…but asks for a snack right after. They’re asking for crackers, chips, cookies, or granola bars all day, every day. They very clearly prefer snacks over the meals you cook. And aren’t afraid to tell you!

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Kacie Barnes packing a lunch

40 Ideas for Nut-Free School Snacks & Lunches

Restriction is hard, no matter the reason, and when your kid ONLY loves PB&J, it’s a big hill to climb when you find out that is not allowed in their lunchbox in their nut-free classroom. This post is Part 1 in our allergy-friendly series! If your kiddo needs nut-free snacks

READ MORE
Frusted mom feeding crying toddler in high chair

Gentle Parenting At Mealtimes

When your kid picks up the meal you lovingly served them and throws it directly onto your freshly cleaned rug WHILE maintaining eye contact…I bet the last word you’d use to describe your mood is gentle. Same goes for the nights they refuse to eat anything. And the times they

READ MORE
Toddler boy eating cheerios

Are Cheerios, Pretzels & Goldfish Healthy Snacks?

Why is feeding our kids so hard?! Like, it’s endless. And we have to do it every day. Multiple times a day. 😅 For most families, that looks like 3 meals and 2 snacks each day. But sometimes you need 3 snacks a day depending on your schedule. And if

READ MORE
Toddler girl wearing colorful striped shirt sitting at a table feeding her baby doll a cherry tomato. The table has a plate of veggies, a white mug with a picture of an apple on it and a bowl with a spoon sitting in it.

Get to Know the Mama Knows Registered Dietitians

Have you ever been curious about what a one-on-one nutrition session with a pediatric registered dietitian is like? Wondering what the MKN dietitian team is like? Or maybe you didn’t even know this is something that we offer.  We have one of the most qualified, experienced, compassionate, and understanding teams

READ MORE
Sitting child wearing a bib and eating a piece of bread

How To Stop Your Toddler From Grazing

Does any of this sound familiar to you? Your child refuses to eat at mealtime…but asks for a snack right after. They’re asking for crackers, chips, cookies, or granola bars all day, every day. They very clearly prefer snacks over the meals you cook. And aren’t afraid to tell you!

READ MORE

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