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WOW. What an honor 🥹
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Hi Reader, Do you know what is so not sexy? Kids nutrition. Every single day I pour my heart into it because it’s something I’m passionate about and I’m one of those people who just never gives up on the things I care about. But out of ALL the things that you can consume online, there’s plenty that is more entertaining, exciting, fun, funny, beautiful, etc. So first I want to say THANK YOU for putting some of your limited free time toward such a worthy subject that will greatly benefit your kids, but isn’t always the most fun thing. (Like teeth brushing.) And second, I am extremely honored that the LA Times featured my comments in their Children’s Health and Wellness Special in print and online in Future of Personal Health. Supporting our kids’ health is one of the greatest gifts we can give them! New This Week From Mama Knows What Kids Really Need to Build a Healthy Relationship With FoodCheck our the digital version of my article on helping kids build healthy long-term relationships with food.
Feeding Tip Of The Week Too many choices? Littles asking for the same things every single day? Try my meal & snack choice cards! It’s simple – offer choices the day before (or meal/snack) before, so they know what to expect the next time they eat. And the best part is, they picked it, so there’s at least a 50% higher chance they’re going to eat it (I made that stat up, but it feels accurate!). And whatever they pick this time, just leave that option out for the next day, so they get a little variety into the mix. Win, win, win!
Weekly Meal Plan SUNDAY: Sous vide steak, corn on the cob, baked potatoes, watermelon MONDAY: Honey butter garlic chicken with rice, steamed broccoli, and raw snap peas TUESDAY: Quesadillas with leftover steak, seasoned pinto beans, spinach salad with dried cranberries and pumpkin seeds WEDNESDAY: Spaghetti casserole with frozen meatballs and sauteed zucchini THURSDAY: Leftovers/chicken nuggets and pineapple FRIDAY: out
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Mama Knows Nutrition
Subscribe to get weekly inspiration with kid-friendly recipes, my personal meal plans, quick nutrition tips, and relatable mom tales that will make you smile, laugh, or cry, depending on what kind of week I'm having!
Hi Reader, Mornings are… a lot. Last week, my kids managed to spill so much milk at breakfast – multiple days in a row – that I briefly considered calling our insurance company to submit a dairy related flood claim. And while I was on my hands and knees trying to mop up dairy carnage at 7 a.m., I thought, why don't I just give them straws and let them go at it? My floors are pretty clean. (Side note: they are actually REALLY clean. I splurged on a robot mop-vac on Prime Day and it's the best...
Hi Reader, There are very few moments when I’m genuinely scared of my children…but there’s one that haunts me. It’s the after-sports hangry meltdown. They’re the dangerous combination of tired and ravenous, where they’re SO hungry that they get feral. Like I’m pretty sure I’ve been hissed at. It goes without saying that I try to avoid this at all costs because once they go to that place…it’s like climbing a mountain to bring them back. And it’s not their fault, I don’t blame them! I can’t...
Hi Reader, Last week something happened to my neighbor that reminded me of the time the police came to my house when things went wrong with my pet sitter... 🫣 And it also reminded me why we should always trust our instincts when it comes to keeping our kids (and houses) safe! I hate to be cryptic but want to protect everyone’s privacy. What I will say is this: we need to have an “out” ready for whenever we don’t feel comfortable with someone caring for our kids (or even pets). Because when...