The American Academy of Pediatrics recommends no fruit juice for children during the first year of life. This is a change from previous policy; until 2017 they recommended no fruit juice during the first 6 months.… Read more >>
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Peanuts!
The American Academy of Pediatrics recently released a report encouraging early introduction of peanut based foods to prevent allergies.
There is a growing body of research that indicates early introduction of peanut-based foods to infants as early as 6 months … Read more >>
Apple Taste Test
Need a creative rainy-day activity that’s fun AND encourages adventurous eating? Try an apple taste test!
Collect a variety of apples such as: Gala, Red Delicious, Honeycrisp, or Granny Smith.
At home, line up the apples and make observations with … Read more >>
Make Your Own Butter
Have you ever made your own butter? It is a blast to do and keeps kids active and engaged. All you need is a jar with a lid and heavy cream from the store.
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Pour the cream into the jar … Read more >>