If you're dealing with a picky eater who doesn't like meat, you might be concerned about their protein intake. There are plenty of nourishing non-meat protein sources to explore. Even if your family isn't vegetarian, your child's aversion to meat could co ...
The Importance of Breakfast For Children
Mornings can be hectic for many families, especially those with school-aged children. Finding time for a proper breakfast can be difficult in the rush to get everyone ready and out the door on time. Unfortunately, many children often end up skipping break ...
What is a Pediatric Dietitian and How Can They Help?
Hey there, I'm Ms. Yeting, a Pediatric Dietitian, and the founder of Simple Balance Nutrition. If you're struggling with your kids' eating habits, you're not alone. Feeding children can be a real challenge! That's why I'm passionate about ensuring ...
Safe Ways to Introduce Nuts to Baby
Undoubtedly, introducing nuts to a baby can be scary, as they pose both a choking hazard and rank among the top nine allergens. However, introducing nuts to your baby between the ages of 6 and 12 months can actually help lower their chances of developi ...
Can My Baby Get Enough Iron Using Baby Led Weaning
While I'm a fan of Baby Led Weaning (BLW), the concern about not getting enough iron intake is real, especially since many moms like to offer fruits and veggies as starter foods for their babies. In fact, this is one of the top mistakes parents make when ...
Know The Difference Between Gagging and Choking When Starting Solids
Many parents are terrified of feeding their baby beyond purees or finger foods. "Is there a risk of my baby choking if I introduce finger food?" "What is the difference between gagging and choking?" "How to prevent my child from choking?" "Wha ...
Mealtime Boundaries for Picky Eaters: Tips and Strategies
Mealtimes with young children can be challenging, especially if they're picky eaters. Family dinners can easily turn into a power struggle, where parents struggling to get their children to eat certain foods, but facing even more resistance. Parents of ...
Benefits of Introducing Solids with Baby Led Weaning
Baby-led weaning (BLW) is an approach to introducing solid foods to babies that emphasizes self-feeding and allowing the baby to explore a variety of foods at their own pace. While BLW does offer several practical benefits, such as convenience and cost-ef ...
Healthy After School Snacks That Won’t Ruin Dinner
Children are back to school! Busy schedule and active day. For many children after school is the hungriest time of the day. Often times children get home ravenous and ready to eat down the fridge. Many parents and caregivers struggle to figure out the bes ...
How To Feed Your Children When They’re Sick
HIt seems like everyone is sick recently. COVID-19 is still circulating like crazy, but children are also getting hit with Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV), strep throat, stomach bugs, HFMD, the flu and other seasonal viruses. As disruptive as illness ca ...