We all want our kids to eat healthy foods…or just to eat something at mealtimes. It can cause stress for us as parents when our child plays with their food or just eats bread and leaves everything else on the plate. It causes stress because we care. We don’t want our kids to be hungry. And we want them to get the nutrients they need for their health. Yet, what most people don’t know is that kids have an amazing […]
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The idea for this article began with tacos. We were having dinner one night and my husband was pouring hot sauce onto his tacos and I thought about the fact that I heard about hot, spicy foods boosting your metabolism. Was this true or just a food myth? And I’m a food geek, so of course, all of these other food myths started running through my mind. Is eating at night really bad? Is brown rice really better for you? […]
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Protein powders are a tasty, convenient way to help ensure that you get your daily intake of protein. But, it can sometimes be tricky to find a protein powder that is dairy-free and gluten-free. So, I wanted to put together this list of the nine best vegan protein powders to make it easy for you to find one that you love! Since I often talk about Beachbody workouts I’m asked if I use Beachbody’s Vegan Shakeology. However, I have never […]
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I am honored to have the opportunity to partner with Mamas Uncut. This article is part of a series of answers to common parenting challenges from their community members. This post was originally shared on Mamas Uncut. My son cries when his dad holds him: What should we do? A Mamas Uncut Community Member asks, “I am a mom to a baby boy, and I am curious if any other couples where one partner is a stay-at-home parent have experienced […]
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I am honored to have the opportunity to partner with Mamas Uncut. This article is part of a series of answers to common parenting challenges from their community members. This article was originally shared on Mamas Uncut. My friend’s 4-year-old refuses to potty train: Advice? A Mamas Uncut Community Member asks, “I have a friend of mine who has a 4-year-old who refuses to potty train. She’s tried everything from treats to special underwear. She wants to get him potty […]
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I am honored to have the opportunity to partner with Mamas Uncut. Their mission is to provide expert advice to questions asked by real moms like you! In addition to answers to your parenting questions, they feature product reviews, entertainment news and much more! This article is part of a series of answers to common parenting challenges from Mamas Uncut Community Members. This article was originally shared on Mamas Uncut. How Can I Help Calm My Son Who Has ADHD? […]
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