It's Not About Nutrition

Candy is everywhere: At the bank, the dry cleaners, the doctor and even at my local pet store. Yes, even the pet store has a candy dish by the cash register. Just think of this as another kind of bank lollypop. Usually we reserve conversations about...

You’re introducing a new food. Your toddler takes a tentative taste. Things seem to be going well. He hasn’t spit, gagged, or howled with rage/disgust/offense. He might even like it. You hold your breath. He’s going back in. He takes another bite. Success...

Do you know…? 1. Picky Eating is painful for children. 2. Kids would eat the way you want if they could. It’s easy to think our children’s picky eating is a problem to solve.  And it’s easy to slip into acting as if picky eating is something kids choose...

I love Honey Nut Cheerios. It’s important to get that out there because I’m not bashing HNC per se. Indeed, I indulge each time I visit my brother. He tends to keep the pantry stocked with them. (Or, it just occurred to me, maybe my brother buys HNC...