Yes. I completely redesigned the guide in August 2020 to adapt to the various situations we’re now in, whether that means your kids are home, or at school/daycare, and even if they’re no longer allowed to bring reusable items…(not sure why that has become a rule some places, but it has. Shrug.) I also added a budget-friendly section to help you find the least expensive healthy items at the store.
Yes, the guide is overflowing with nut-free solutions. 🙂 I share my favorite alternatives to peanut butter, and lots of sandwich-free ideas, too.
Ages 1 and up – they should be able to eat a variety of solid foods. But all the recommendations in the guide take into account the needs of toddlers – like avoiding choking hazards. Some parents ask me if this guide is helpful for older school age children, and the answer is yes! This would be a great way to get them more involved in packing their lunches, especially by using the “throw and go” sheet as a guide.
Only if you want to. The majority of the ideas I suggest don’t involve any cooking, though you can use dinner leftovers in lunches, or cook something to serve a few times during the week for lunches. There’s a “Minimal Prep” section of the guide where I list some of my favorite lunch ideas for when you have the time & feel like cooking something.
I’ll cover that! The guide has ideas to help you whether or not you’re able to send an ice pack to keep things cool.
Go to my shop page and check out my Dinnertime Survival Guide! It is a 6-week weeknight meal plan with toddler-friendly dinners you can make in about 15 minutes or less.
These Healthy Orange Popsicles are embarrassingly easy to make. They are the perfect summer treat! My kids could live on popsicles in the summertime. As a dietitian, I like to make sure they are filled with goodness, including protein. And, I like to make them without added sugar. Note: this
Summertime is popsicle season! I had requests for a list of healthy popsicles for kids, so I headed to a few stores to see what I could find. Side note- I’m totally that mom who doesn’t allow popsicles in the house and I make my son eat them outside. If
Your toddler won’t eat meat, and you need some new ideas on how to get your toddler to eat meat! You know the protein and iron are good for them, and you don’t want them to only eat carbs all the time. And it can be challenging to plan meals
6 Ways to Serve Yogurt to Babies is sponsored by Stonyfield Organic; all opinions are my own. Most babies LOVE yogurt. And as a parent, you should love it for them too! Babies can start eating yogurt when they have started solids, around 6 months old. As a Registered Dietitian,
Does your toddler eat better at daycare? You pick up your little one from daycare at the end of the day, and their teacher says they ate great, and you’re like, excuse me? Because they do NOT eat great for me at dinnertime at home! Or it might be the
This post is sponsored by Once Upon a Farm, but as always, all opinions are my own. Discover how to easily build a healthy snacking routine by keeping these staple foods in your pantry and fridge! Snacking is kind of a whole new world, after you’re used to keeping track
