Picky Eaters, Part 6 – Engage Them!
“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 mealtimes.
Picky Eaters, Part 5 – No Pressure
Continue to offer your veggies and veggie-hacks – gently. Don’t get discouraged by their eye-rolls toward, lack of eye contact with, and one arm swipes off the table of the veggies you present. You can do this and we’ll get ‘em there!
Picky Eaters, Parts 3 and 4
Remember that as far as palate-priming is concerned, the food exposure does not have to be large or isolated to count. Mixing EasyPeasie into the sauces, for example, will provide a little extra veggie exposure with every dip (and with Green and Red Blends, add a little fun with color)!
Picky Eaters, Part 2
Try again! And again! Make broccoli (or any vegetable for that matter) more common in your household. Add it to their plates even if you think they won’t eat it. One day, in the right situation, they may surprise you and eat it!
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 :)
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 Boca VIPediatrics, we’ll now share the tips with all of you — just some food for thought!
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?"
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!
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.
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 to the dirt, the water, the air – the stuff of life!
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 will be in next month’s Pediatrics, the official journal of the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP).
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!