Introducing your baby to their first food other than breast milk or formula can be anxiety-inducing for first-time parents. What to feed her, when to feed her, and how—purées, pieces, baby-led weaning? As with every step of parenting, I aim to simplify new routines, which can become habits and...
When a parent reports that their child is a “picky eater,” I always follow with a question about what they eat for breakfast. The answer is almost always, “Oh, she eats A LOT for breakfast!” In fact, many parents of toddlers report that their child eats multiple breakfasts! Yes, they are supposed...
Being in touch with nature will help you and your family stay healthy this time of year.The past eight months have certainly challenged us to take a good look at our immune systems. As we enter what is often described as “flu season”, it is true we do tend to have more illnesses September through...
Establishing healthy habits begins by setting the standard from a young age, with parents and their pediatrician partnering to nurture an optimal environment for the children under their care.
