Category Archives: 101

Talking with Babies and Young Children

Posted on July 18, 2017 by

Find ways to stimulate language and talking with your baby and small child here

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Summer Travel with Kids

Posted on July 12, 2017 by

Here’s a podcast from RadioMD about summer travel with kids that I did last week. Listen here. Happy Trails!

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Eating with Kids at Home

Posted on July 11, 2017 by

Want to start a dialog about eating a little better at home? Check out this video from DocMikeEvans here.

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How tall will your child be? How do you get them there?

Posted on July 5, 2017 by

Protein and nutrients are important for your child’s final height. This study of over 4000 kids found that children who drank milk versus non-dairy drinks were shorter. The researchers projected that a child who drinks 3 cups (24 ounces or … Continue reading →

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Preschooler Portions: 2-3 years old

Posted on June 30, 2017 by

Total Solids for preschooler for 24 hours: Dairy 2 cups (480 ml) as nonfat milk, yogurt, or cheese Fruits 1 cup or ½ cup of dried fruit Vegetables 1 cup raw or cooked or 2 cup leafy greens Grains 3 … Continue reading →

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Toddler Portions: 1 to 2 Years Old

Posted on June 29, 2017 by

Total amounts for 24 hours: Whole or 2% Milk 16-20 ounces in a cup Green vegetable ¼ cup (60 grams) Yellow or orange vegetable ¼ cup (60 grams) Fruit ½ cup (120 grams) Protein (ground meat, egg, nut butter 2 … Continue reading →

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Baby Portions: 9 Months Old

Posted on June 28, 2017 by

Total Solids for 9 month old baby for 24 hours: Grains (oat, barley, rice) 6-8 Tablespoons (90-120 grams) Vegetables 8-10 Tablespoons (120-150 grams) Fruits 4-6 Tablespoons (60-90 grams) Protein: 1 Tablespoon (15 grams) Includes strained meats, beans, egg and smooth … Continue reading →

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Baby Portions: 6 Months Old

Posted on June 28, 2017 by

This photo shows an example of a meal for baby with a grain, a green vegetable (green beans), a yellow vegetable (squash), a fruit (applesauce), and a protein (strained meat).       Total Solids for 6 month old baby … Continue reading →

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Have you read about RIE?

Posted on June 26, 2017 by

Did you catch the viral post about the mom who asked her baby if it was okay to pick him up? Read my interview about this and RIE published on the What To Expect website here.

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Top 10 Things that are Normal in Newborns #10

Posted on June 23, 2017 by

Baby legs are not straight because they’ve been curled up tight in the uterus. As your baby stands and jumps on his legs, he will strengthen muscles and straighten bones. Special shoes, bars, and casts are rarely needed. There are … Continue reading →

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