PeaPod Blog
Picky Eaters, Parts 7/8 – Alter texture!
Well families, we’ve reached the 7th and 8th tips for getting our kids eating more veggies! Altering the texture of veggies can be a help to many little ones. Options are always great to have, and when it comes to the intersection of kids and veggies, this is no exception. So, thank goodness; there are lots of ways to alter veggie texture :)...
Picky Eaters, Part 6 – Engage Them!
Photo credit Stephanie @stephaniesfamilykitchen  So families, we’ve made it to the next tip for getting our picky eaters (and all kids) eating more veggies... “Engage them” is another tip that may not require explanation but may require encouragement. We’re here for ya! There are lots of creative ways to get kids more veggie-engaged at mealt...
Picky Eaters, Part 5 – No Pressure
No pressure, no pleading — no problem! “Kids are not simply little adults.” This is one of the cornerstones of pediatrics and the first rule that most of us doctors learned as we were introduced to the art of caring for children. So….. don’t tell my colleagues, but here and now, in this instance, I’m going to break this rule. “Go on..!..,” y...
Picky Eaters, Parts 3 and 4
Many parents have found that, for their toddlers, food seems to magically change with “sauce.” Who can tell if it’s the actual act of dipping which probably seems a lot like play; the fun and independence of controlling part of the meal (“Should I have a little sauce or a lot of sauce?” “Should I mix the colors of the sauce and the food to mak...
Picky Eaters, Part 2
If at first you don’t succeed, try again…and again…and again. It’s no secret that children shy away from the unfamiliar. Let’s take broccoli, for example. It’s green, has sprouts, and doesn’t look or taste like things children see regularly like ice cream, pizza, or even fruit. Typically, broccoli is only seen on kids’ plates once or twice a...
Gettin’ Picky With It! Picky Eaters
Happy 2017! Those of you who have met us at the farmer’s markets know that we love having fun and talkin’ kids, picky eaters, veggies, palate priming, and creative ways to get those veggies in! If you’ve seen us recently in Parkland, you’ve probably hula-hooped with us too! This year, we’re resolving to continue having fun :) and get serious a...
Getting Kids to Eat More Veggies!
 Happy Holidays, All! This has been an amazing year for EasyPeasie! We’ve introduced three of our veggie blends to market; participated in beautiful Farmer’s Markets from Miami to Sanford; and had a chance to meet, teach, and learn from families all over the world! We are so thankful to now be a part of many family mealtimes, and help kids an...
Three “EasyPeasie” Upgrades
Last month, MadameNoire asked us at EasyPeasie to help get kids and families ready for back-to-school. I put on my pediatrician hat and came up with a few tips for families to improve the morning routine! Check out our full article here. Here’s a summary… Kids thrive on routine! As we prepare to embark on a new school year, let’s make three ...
Protecting Our Kids in Tough Times
As a business centered on healthy kids and families, we at EasyPeasie are saddened by the recent tragedies affecting American families across the country. We know that there are less-publicized acts of violence and disruption that happen daily in communities of disenfranchised people; from Appalachia to Native American communities to inner-city...