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Ever wonder why you shouldn’t feed honey to your infant? Here’s why.

That’s a scary word, isn’t it? Even if you don’t know exactly what it means, you probably know that it isn’t good. It’s also the reason that we don’t feed honey to babies.

What is botulism?

Watch your words: labeling your kids can have long-lasting effects

This post was originally posted in May 2014.

Teaching your children to be thankful this Thanksgiving

There may be nothing more disheartening to a parent than an ungrateful child.

When is the right time to talk to kids about alcohol and marijuana use? Study says earlier than you might think

One in 10 high school students has driven under the influence of alcohol or marijuana within the last 30 days.

Why W-sitting might be a cause for concern

Chances are if you’re reading this, you have probably heard the term “W-sitting” which is why you’d like to know more. If it’s new to you, and you have little ones in your family then you are probably going to come across it at some point. It usually comes up when someone is speaking to a child and might sound something like this, “Please fix your legs and stop W-Sitting.” Ouch. First of all what does that mean and how could it possibly matter how my child chooses to sit? I hope this post will give you a quick snapshot of this issue.

How (and why) to help your child make friends

I used to think that having an infant was the most difficult time for a mother. I thought once I got my kids eating solid food, pooping in the potty and ready to go to school, that my job would be smooth sailing from there.

How (and why) to teach your child about mindful eating

Mindful eating is eating with full awareness; it engages all the five senses (touch, smell, taste, sight, and sound) so we are able to have more enjoyment out of our food. By using all of our senses, one is able to appreciate all the characteristics of the food that is being offered. Mindful eating helps provide insight into what is making someone want to eat. Through mindful eating, one can experience the joy of food without the feeling of guilt and judgment from oneself.

How to help your child cope with change

In our previous posts, we talked about and , which are two very emotional challenges that children may face. Both of these topics can cause a child to struggle with ambiguous loss, which is a type of loss that may not feel tangible to a child or even to the adults in their lives.

Creative ways to sneak more fruits and vegetables into your family's meals

Do you feel like it is a constant challenge to eat enough fruits and vegetables every day to meet nutritional needs?

Easy ways to make menu planning fun for the whole family

How often do you hear “What’s for dinner?” or “Why are we having that again?” from your family because you have no idea what to cook?