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Breastfeeding is a Marathon (and You Don’t Have to Run It)

Breast and Bottle Feeding Postpartum Health

By Diana K. Rice Aug 06, 2018

I have, at a few different points in my life, run. But I would not have then, nor would I now, call myself a runner. I ran because I wanted to get in shape and because it was free and I could do it on my own schedule. But I’m…

Blueberry Almond Zucchini Muffins

Recipes

By Diana K. Rice Jul 31, 2018

Ah, the muffin. Such a convenient grab-and-go breakfast for busy moms and kids alike… Except…if I’m being really honest, most muffins are sort of glorified cupcakes. Ack, there I said it. Especially commercially produced ones like those you’d grab at coffee chains. I wish it weren’t so. And while I…

2-Ingredient Fudge Pops

Recipes Toddler Feeding

By Diana K. Rice Jul 24, 2018

Raise your hand if your grew up on freezer pops! I sure did (mouth sores and all!) although I now realize it was probably because it was the most cost-efficient way to provide me and my three siblings with a steady supply of popsicles throughout the summer… Although I’m all…

Real Moms’ Real Bodies: Melissa G.

Dairy-Free Postpartum Health

By Diana K. Rice May 08, 2018

Today I’m sharing an amazing story from Melissa! As if working full-time after having a baby isn’t hard enough…as if pumping isn’t exhausting…as if dealing with your baby’s foods sensitivities and eliminating foods from your own diet so you can continue to nurse isn’t extremely frustrating… Can you imagine doing…

Baby Led Weaning Gear Guide

Baby Led Weaning Starting Solids

By Diana K. Rice Apr 20, 2018

Feeding kids, amiright? I had to develop an entirely new organizational system for all the feeding gear I’d acquired since having my oldest kid. And now the second one comes along and we’ve been doing baby led weaning from the get-go and I’ve managed to acquire even more baby-specific gear.…

Make easy banana swirl (banana nice cream) at home with these no-fail tricks!

No-Fail Banana Swirl

Recipes Starting Solids Toddler Feeding

By Diana K. Rice Apr 16, 2018

Have I mentioned how much I…ahem, I mean, my toddler, loves Daniel Tiger? As I described in my Rainbow Heart Pizza recipe, we particularly love that the show so often works in opportunities for Daniel to try new foods, cook with his family and participate in family meals. We especially…

4 Important Self-Care Habits for Moms

Postpartum Health

By Diana K. Rice Apr 09, 2018

I recently shared a post encouraging new moms to step away from the scale. Our bodies will be different after growing humans inside them and the number on the scale is largely an irrelevant measure of our postpartum recovery. Moreover, hopping on the scale every few days with fingers crossed…

What Is Baby Led Weaning?

Starting Solids

By Diana K. Rice Mar 26, 2018

Meet little Baby L. She’s eight months old and right now she: » Thinks crawling is for suckers when obviously mom can just carry her around everywhere. » Wants EVERY toy and household item in sight. Bonus points for non-toys, especially mom’s phone, the baby monitor, my instant-read thermometer (?)…

Woman on scale. Don't use a scale to measure your postpartum recovery.

Step Away from the Scale, Mamas

Postpartum Health

By Diana K. Rice Mar 20, 2018

Oh if I had a time machine…I would go back in time to my first pregnancy and slap some sense into myself. “You look great!” people would exclaim. “You’re all baby!” I let these comments go to my head and naively assumed 1.) That these compliments were some sort of…

Real Moms’ Real Bodies: Rabiya D.

Postpartum Health

By Diana K. Rice Mar 13, 2018

Welcome back to Real Moms Real Bodies! I am so excited to share Rabiya’s story today. Rabiya is a rockstar working mom (she’s a dietitian) who faces life’s challenges with a fierce attitude. We met in our internship class and I’ve been lucky to keep in touch with her. I’m…

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