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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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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? 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

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Oat Milk in Glass Jar with Oats Scattered On Table

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

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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
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? 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

READ MORE
Oat Milk in Glass Jar with Oats Scattered On Table

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

READ MORE

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