Gettin’ Picky With It! Picky Eaters
The first tip for picky eaters is — “Eat it Too!” This one probably doesn’t require explanation, but may require some encouragement :)
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Getting Kids to Eat More Veggies!
Families who joined our PeaPod this year received “Dr. Tucker’s Ten Tips for Getting Kids to Eat More Veggies.” In anticipation of our “Got Picky Eaters?” Facebook Live event this week with...
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Tuesday Top 5: Five Reasons It's Always YOU That Gets Sick!
"Does it always seem like it’s you that gets it when something’s going around at your kid’s school?"
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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...
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Protecting Our Kids in Tough Times
Healthy food and lifestyles are important. But safety and protection from violence are basic needs of children that those of us given the mandate to care for children must meet.
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EasyPeasie Enjoys Earth Day
Earth Day is our yearly reminder to value this beautiful blue marble we get to call home. It’s a chance to “get in there” with our kids and get connected...
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More Fiber? It’s EasyPeasie
Lots of buzz this week about dietary fiber during adolescence and breast cancer risk. The study, “Increased Fiber Intake Decreases Premenopausal Breast Cancer Risk,” was released online ahead of print, and...
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SOS! (Save Our Squash!)
Are you a good steward of your food resources? Stats from the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) suggest that we can all do better!
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The “S” Word
Many families have discovered a secret to getting their kids to eat veggies – “sauce.” The secret sauce can be anything – ketchup, yogurt, barbecue sauce, mustard, dressing of any sort.
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“My Kid Won’t Eat That…”
Remember that toddlers’ reluctance to try new foods (“food neophobia”) is quite common, and that trial, multi-sensory exploration, and even refusal of food is part of toddler development and evolution.
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The Incredible, Edible, Pea!
Well, turns out, our parents and grandparents were right to have wanted peas to be a staple of our diets. Peas have been a favorite legume and food source since...
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