In a few weeks it will be Thanksgiving. That means family, friends, football and FOOD... lots and lots of delicious food. I don't know about you but usually the day before Thanksgiving I don't eat much because I want to leave plenty of room for the turkey, sweet potatoes, stuffing, apple pie and all the mouth-watering foods that are a part of our Thanksgiving feast. Kids look forward to Thanksgiving too, often for ... Read More about Feeding America BackPack Program
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HEAVY METALS, LINKED TO AUTISM – 3 WAYS TO AVOID FEEDING YOUR BABY TOXIC FOOD
In the late 1920s, the first jars of pureed fruits and vegetables appeared on the market, and parents nationwide were stoked. Harold Clapp, who sold Clapp’s Baby Food, paved the way for numerous other baby food manufacturers. The Fremont Canning Company, known as Gerber today, began producing baby food shortly after 1927. By the 1950s, 90% of infants and toddlers in the United States were being fed commercial baby food. ... Read More about HEAVY METALS, LINKED TO AUTISM – 3 WAYS TO AVOID FEEDING YOUR BABY TOXIC FOOD
Summer Mealtime Struggles: From “Picky Eaters” to Children With Feeding and Swallowing Disorders, Tips for Helping Kids Navigate Tricky Food Situations Camps, Vacations, and Gatherings Can Bring Seasonal Feeding Stress
Summertime with a difficult eater brings food off the grill (char lines!), vacations with family and friends (with their unsolicited opinions and advice), and new mealtime environments such as day or sleepaway camp (with limited or unfamiliar food options). The potential for child and parent/caregiver anxiety around meals is high, but there are ways to help limit seasonal feeding stress—and even thrive. “Picky Eater” or ... Read More about Summer Mealtime Struggles: From “Picky Eaters” to Children With Feeding and Swallowing Disorders, Tips for Helping Kids Navigate Tricky Food Situations Camps, Vacations, and Gatherings Can Bring Seasonal Feeding Stress
Holiday Giveaway Opp: Beautifully Illustrated Winter Bedtime Story: Barn at Night by Michelle Houts and illus Jen Betton (Feeding Minds)
The holiday season is usually filled with hustle and bustle. There is so much craziness going with people trekking all over the place to find the "perfect" present. There is also wrapping, baking, cooking, parties, long lines, traffic... It can be overwhelming at times. Not too many (myself included) take the time to "stop and smell the roses," so to speak. There is so much beauty to be found in the simple things in ... Read More about Holiday Giveaway Opp: Beautifully Illustrated Winter Bedtime Story: Barn at Night by Michelle Houts and illus Jen Betton (Feeding Minds)
What do YOU know about the foods you are feeding your pets?
As a mom I care about the foods I provide and prepare for my family. I strive to offer them the best food options I can. I read labels, I compare brands... you name it, I do it. It makes food shopping take a bit longer than is should, but I feel that it's worth it. Take for example orange juice. Many orange juice products are made with oranges sourced from other countries. Now, I'm NOT suggesting there is anything ... Read More about What do YOU know about the foods you are feeding your pets?