It happened again. It always does. My toddler (kid #4) has started to respond to the word "no" with a full-on head back, mouth open, scream-cry mixture. As parents we hear a phrase that tends to sum up what we experience when our kids are little: The Terrible Twos OR The Terrible Threes. Many moms have a strong opinion on which is more accurate. It just depends on your child. But personally, I feel it hits right around two-and-a-half. Your sweet, happy-go-lucky infant turns into … [Read more...]
Healthy Air Fryer Chicken Recipe: Chicken Nuggets Kids LOVE!
As a Nutritional Therapy Practitioner and feeding expert, I work with many parents of picky eaters. But interestingly enough, almost every child that is deemed a "problem feeder" likes chicken nuggets. Coincidence? Not really. But that's a more complicated issue for another day. RELATED: Is your child a picky eater or a problem feeder? I talked to a mom once whose son wouldn't eat much, but he would eat chicken nuggets. Her silver lining...at least he likes any chicken nugget and not … [Read more...]
Gluten-Free Oven Pancake Recipe that Kids Can Make!
Is it possible to be a morning person and at the same time hate making breakfast? The answer is YES! That sums up my mornings. I get up way too early every morning to have quiet time before the kids are up. It sets the tone for my day. During my morning time, I eat in peace, spend some time in God's Word, answer emails, and do my best to get in some work time before the busyness of the day begins. But I have a confession...I hate making breakfast in the morning. Gluten-free … [Read more...]
Healthy Holiday Breakfast Banana Split Recipe
Christmas morning is often a flurry of excitement, giggles, and presents. But what about those hungry bellies? Shouldn't the morning excitement include good food? Shouldn't your kids have a special holiday breakfast to start the day? A few years back we had quite an unusual Christmas. We woke up to a house without power. The kids didn't mind. My oldest three were one, four, and seven at the time. They thought it was fun to wear headlamps, light candles, and snuggle in blankets to open our … [Read more...]
Healthy Air Fryer Veggie Fries Recipe
For many people fall includes visiting an orchard to pick or buy apples. Maybe throw in a few donuts while you're there for your once-a-year fresh cinnamon-sugar treat. Then there is my family. Fall means running our small, eighty tree apple orchard. We step outside and pick apples on a daily basis for a month straight. We love chatting with friends, family, and new faces that visit to pick no-spray apples and get a little taste of life in the country. It truly is the highlight of our year, … [Read more...]
Five Minute Dairy-Free Caramel Sauce – Perfect for Dipping Apples!
Living on an 80-tree apple orchard, we eat a lot of apples! Thankfully my kids are on board with my love of keeping Real Food as simple as possible. They are content to eat the apples right off the tree. It really doesn't get any easier! But a couple of years ago I thought it would be fun to make homemade caramel sauce for dipping our apples. I found a relatively simple recipe, and it turned out so well! The kids loved it. There was just one problem...my oldest son is dairy-free. So, while … [Read more...]
The Most Effective Way to Start Your Homeschooling Day
As more parents begin their homeschooling journey, it's important to understand how to make the transition and the most effective way to start your homeschooling day. Let's talk about what morning time is and why you'll want to add it to your routine! Every weekday morning I have a goal in mind: 7:00. I want to have myself ready and the kids up by 7:00 so we can get a good start to our homeschool day. When this happens, we can usually knock out several subjects by 8:00! But our … [Read more...]
How to Cook Steel Cut Oats in the Instant Pot
What's better than pressure cooked oatmeal? Cooking steel cut oats in the Instant Pot! Instant steel cut oats are a lifesaver for this family. Read on to learn why. I am a morning person (don't hate me!). I kind of feel like I have to be with four kids. Getting up early is the only way to get anything done. I am also someone that wants breakfast as soon as I get up. Roll out of bed (or out of the rocking chair and lay the baby down as is the case lately), shower and EAT. This is a … [Read more...]
Is a Restricted Diet Necessary When Breastfeeding a Baby with Food Allergies?
After my fourth child was born (via my fourth c-section), I couldn't have anything to eat at first. It's the rule right after surgery, even though I hadn't eaten in almost 24 hours and my gurgly stomach needed something to settle down. But they did let me have some fluids. I remember asking for chocolate milk (it was all I could stomach at the moment) and thinking, "I hope this little guy tolerates dairy because I have to get something down." One week later I was 100% dairy-free. That may … [Read more...]
Salad Bar Ideas for a Kid-Friendly Dinner
You can tell a lot about our culture by the way kids eat. Recently we had some friends over, and my kids gave a little farm tour. When we stopped at the garden, we offered our guests a taste of fresh lettuce. The kids looked at us like we had just asked them to eat dirt. Then I looked over at my two-year-old who was joyously shoving leaf after leaf into his mouth, followed by, "more ettis!" Unfortunately, the dirt face is the more common reaction to lettuce or most things green. This … [Read more...]
What to Do With Fresh Strawberries and How to Freeze Strawberries
Every June it sneaks up on me – strawberry season. I’ve spent the last few months working through our freezer stash and home-canned goods. The weather is getting warmer, and we all want to live outside and forget about complicated meals. Then it hits me – it’s time to start preserving again! The first item on the list is strawberries. And, boy, am I thankful! Strawberries are one of the easiest foods to preserve! Today I’m going to share how you can easily preserve strawberries for the … [Read more...]
Signs of Dehydration in Children: How to Tell if Your Kids Are Dehydrated and What to Do About It!
Do you know the MOST important nutrient in the human body? There are a lot of really good ones like magnesium, calcium, and Vitamin C. But those are not at the top of the list. It's WATER. Plain and simple water. It makes up about 55-60% of your total body mass! You can go a long time without proper nutrition. But you can only go a few days without water. What are the Roles of Water in the Body? Water has so many roles in the body. They include: flushing toxins removing … [Read more...]
Symptoms of Low Blood Sugar in Kids (and How to Avoid “Hangry” Meltdowns!)
That uncomfortable feeling, the cross between hunger and anger, it's "HANGER"! It can be triggered by low blood sugar in kids - and adults too. Here's what you need to know - and how to keep that 'hangry' feeling at bay. Do you have a "witching hour" at your house? You know, that time every single day when your kids turn into grumpy little monsters that want to eat everything in sight...while you're trying to make dinner? At our house, it's 4:30 pm. It's like someone flips a … [Read more...]
What is Diastasis Recti and What Can You Do About It?
It happened to me. The thing no mom ever wants to happen. I heard those words: "I didn't know you were expecting!" Then the uncomfortable silence and a quick mumbled response, "I'm not." I was at the orthodontist for my oldest (trying to help her with mouth breathing!). That sure started the appointment awkwardly! And as someone that has dealt with the pain of both infertility and loss, those words really stung. I felt like saying, "Do you know what my body has been through?" Of … [Read more...]
What’s on Your Kids’ Feet Impacts How They Eat | Why Minimalist Shoes are Important for Digestion
Does your posture affect your digestion? It isn't something we think about, but our posture impacts our entire body, including how we eat. Since our feet are the foundation of our posture, our shoes can impact digestion. Add this to the benefits of minimalist shoes! Do you ever watch your kids while they eat? No, just me? I do it - a lot. It's my nature. I observe people. I even have a whole guide to teach other people how to observe their kids to figure out how they eat best! It's my … [Read more...]
Minimalist Footwear for Kids: What is it and Why They Need It
How do you feel about shoe shopping for kids? On the one hand, there are some insanely adorable shoes for little kids. It's hard to choose just one pair. On the other hand, children's feet seem to grow three feet overnight every time you buy new shoes, and they can destroy them in one day. But cuteness and growth spurts aside, do you put a lot of thought into your child's shoes? Do you simply go for what will fit their feet and your budget (without them throwing a fit)? If you've … [Read more...]
Why Weight Loss SHOULDN’T Be Your New Year’s Resolution | Digesting Well is More Important Than Losing Weight
Do you know what is happening on January 1, 2020? Nothing! Absolutely nothing. Maybe you're going shopping or watching football with a favorite game day appetizer dip and some chips. Maybe you're kicking off a new exercise routine after some holiday indulging. But me? I'm doing nothing. (Well, at least that's the plan in my head.) That is when my in-laws are leaving after I host the whole relation (which includes ten kids, ages 1 - 11) for several days for Christmas. So on January … [Read more...]
How to Be a Mind Reader When it Comes to Feeding Your Kids
My one-year-old is a pretty good eater. He generally likes most things and really loves it when he gets to try something new. But the other day he kept spitting his food out or just clenching his mouth shut altogether, refusing to eat anything. I was getting very frustrated. I was serving foods he normally loves. Then when he started sleeping poorly and refusing to nurse I knew something was going on. After some investigating, I realized he's cutting his two-year molars. #ouch Knowing … [Read more...]
{Series: Those Weird Veggies} Everything You Didn’t Know to Ask About Rutabaga + Scalloped Rutabaga Recipe
This post is a continuation of a series on "Those Weird Veggies." You can also read about parsnips and kohlrabi. Are you an avid gardener? Or someone that loves the idea of gardening...but just hasn't found the time for it? Or maybe you are quite content to leave the gardening to your local farmer? I'm not ashamed to admit that my husband is the gardener in our family. He grew up on a farm and has watched his own father garden for many years. I'd love to learn more...someday. But I … [Read more...]
Easy Breakfast for School Mornings: Granola Bar Bowl Recipe
Getting a healthy breakfast on the table for your kids before school is a common struggle whether you homeschool like Mary or have kids in school like me. I have a whole post full of tips and recipes for quick healthy breakfasts and this recipe is a great one to add to your rotation! Enjoy! -Katie We just started our fourth year of homeschooling. Each year it gets a bit more challenging to fit all of our work into the day as my kids get older and we add more work and more kids into the … [Read more...]
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