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Tuesday Top 5: Five Reasons It's Always YOU That Gets Sick!

Tuesday Top 5: Five Reasons It's Always YOU That Gets Sick!

by The Peas
"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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Picky Eaters, Part 9!

Picky Eaters, Part 9!

by The Peas
Veggies in the Moment! Well, friends, we’ve reached the 9th tip for getting our kids eating more veggies. The “I” in our acronym stands for “In th...
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Picky Eaters, Parts 7/8 – Alter texture!

Picky Eaters, Parts 7/8 – Alter texture!

by The Peas
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...
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Picky Eaters, Part 6 – Engage Them!

by The Peas
Photo credit Stephanie @stephaniesfamilykitchen   So families, we’ve made it to the next tip for getting our picky eaters (and all kids) eating m...
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Picky Eaters, Parts 3 and 4

Picky Eaters, Parts 3 and 4

by The Peas
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 whic...
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More Fiber? It’s EasyPeasie

More Fiber? It’s EasyPeasie

by The Peas
Lots of buzz this week about dietary fiber during adolescence and breast cancer risk. The study, “Increased Fiber Intake Decreases Premenopausal B...
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The “S” Word

The “S” Word

by The Peas
Many families have discovered a secret to getting their kids to eat veggies – “sauce.”  The secret sauce can be anything – ketchup, yogurt, barbec...
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“My Kid Won’t Eat That…”

“My Kid Won’t Eat That…”

by The Peas
Today, a friend of mine recounted an experience with one of her kids. She thinks her daughter has overheard her (mommy) saying that she (the child...
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The Incredible, Edible, Pea!

The Incredible, Edible, Pea!

by The Peas
Greetings PeaPod and friends! We thought it would be great to start our blog with a dialogue about the amazing green pea.  “Eat your peas!” is the...
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