Hi Reader, For all my U.S. friends… Thanksgiving week is HERE. I have a very vivid memory from when Teddy was 3 and WOW, Thanksgiving was so hard for me to navigate. I knew he’d be a hangry disaster because he’d never really had Thanksgiving food before so he definitely wouldn’t be interested. And, I wanted him to eat something besides pie (so I wouldn’t feel like a total parenting failure)! So I’m sharing a few quick tips to navigate the tricky holiday meal situations we run into with kids....
7 days ago • 2 min read
Hey Reader, Black Friday apparently is now Black November 🤷🏻♀️ so we have more chances to snag some great deals. I saw a few things today (4, to be exact!) that either never stay in stock, or the price is rarely ever this low, that I wanted to quickly share with you!1. Our all-time favorite screen-free entertainment that my kids have used daily for years! Don’t know if the sale will last past today!2. My new favorite pore pads that Auburn from the MKN team raved about and now I’m obsessed-...
11 days ago • 1 min read
Hi Reader, This is the perfect time of year to be sneaking in some extra fiber because of all the holiday parties and running around you’re doing, so I’m glad so many of you asked me for more ideas! It can be as easy as making a few snack swaps, so here are some items to grab at the grocery store that will also give them some extra fiber. Breakfast is a great time to get it in too – even if they’re just having cereal (which my kids often do). You can easily get 5+ grams of fiber without...
14 days ago • 2 min read
Hi Reader, I texted my brother on November 1st asking him what his kids want for Christmas and he was shocked I was already asking. I said listen, this is purely an act of self-preservation. Anything I can do early… I’m DOING IT. Because this year I’m determined to not be on the edge of a breakdown for the entire month of December. Who’s with me?? So, I have to thank you. Thank you all for the gift recommendations you shared! I am so so excited to unveil our 2025 Holiday Gift Guide. This is...
21 days ago • 1 min read
Hi Reader, I feel like as a dietitian I’ve been shouting about fiber from the mountaintops for the past 10 years, so I’m just a tad bit bitter that it’s just getting its time in the spotlight now. But, better late than never and all that jazz. 🤪 Even if your kid is having regular bowel movements, they still may need some more fiber in their diet. A GREAT goal is to serve a fruit or veggie 3 times a day, and whole grains, nuts, or beans, at least once a day. If you’re already getting that in,...
28 days ago • 2 min read
Hi Reader, Today I want to peer pressure you into trying something that I’m obsessed with and it’s all thanks to my mom. (Thanks mom!) For as long as I can remember, anytime I was working on a giant pile of homework, which was basically every single night in high school, she would always bring me a hot mug of herbal tea. Usually lemon. And it was. The. Best. Thing. Ever. Somehow it always brought me comfort every single time. It was like the little thing to look forward to and enjoy amidst...
about 1 month ago • 2 min read
Hi Reader, I’ll be honest – Halloween has never been my favorite. Mostly I just wonder why it can’t be on a Friday or Saturday every year. I always feel TERRIBLE for our teachers the day after Halloween! Every year around this time, I get the same question: “How much candy should I let my kids have?” Here’s my very professional, very real answer: let them eat the candy. Trying to tightly control how much they eat usually backfires. It makes candy feel extra special and can lead to kids...
about 1 month ago • 2 min read
Hi Reader, If you’ve been seeing creatine everywhere lately — you’re not imagining it. Should you be taking it? Let’s talk about it. What it actually does: Helps you build/keep lean muscle when combined with strength training May slightly boost strength and workout performance May slightly speed up muscle recovery Why is this helpful to you? Muscle naturally declines with age and lower estrogen levels, which slows metabolism. Maintaining lean muscle helps keep your metabolism higher and your...
about 2 months ago • 2 min read
Hi Reader, Time for a little mental break with my favorite activities... online shopping and puzzles. :) Before the sale ends today I wanted to share the MKN community's most purchased Prime Big Deal Day items! And here's a cute fall riddle for you and your kids. Instead of, "how was your day?" and them replying, "good." You can have this fun riddle to share! Scroll to the bottom for the answer! Top Sellers 🌟 10. Walking pads will never go out of style! This one is less than $100 and has...
about 2 months ago • 2 min read