How I Became an Allergy Mom

By Diana K. Rice Aug 31, 2018

My 13-month-old daughter was recently diagnosed with peanut and tree nut allergies. Here’s our story. One of the first things friends and family ask when I mention Baby L’s recently diagnosed allergies is how we found out. My head is still reeling from all this, but I’ll do my best…

Making Time for Kids in the Kitchen

Cooking with Kids Dairy-Free Recipes Toddler Feeding

By Diana K. Rice Aug 20, 2018

I am all about taking shortcuts in the kitchen. Give me pre-chopped vegetables, one-pot meals and simple side dishes, please. I used to love puttering about and exploring new recipes, but now that I’m a parent, I just don’t have time. One of my favorite easy and healthy meals is…

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…

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…

Let Them Eat Onions

General Toddler Feeding

By Diana K. Rice Feb 26, 2018

The sign language sign for “more” is closing the fingers on each hand and touching them together. Shortly after my older daughter learned to walk, but far before she was talking much, she often used this sign to mean both “more” and “some.” One evening when she was about sixteen…

Nutritional Considerations in Potty Training

Toddler Feeding

By Diana K. Rice Feb 19, 2018

What does potty training have to do with nutrition? When we started potty training, I really didn’t expect nutrition and feeding dynamics to play such a large role! I mean, we all know that what goes in must come out, but potty training really felt like a separate domain of parenting.…

“Love Day” Rainbow Heart Pizza

Toddler Feeding

By Diana K. Rice Feb 05, 2018

Do you allow your toddler screen time? Honestly, I never really thought about it pre-babies but now I’m actually quite pro-screen time, at least when it’s the right programming in reasonable quantities. Yes, I allow it in part because it’s a sanity saver for me. And that’s a very important…

Taming the Feeding Gear Clutter

Toddler Feeding

By Diana K. Rice Jan 10, 2018

For a sneak peak inside my kitchen to see how this system works, check out my Facebook Live on this topic! Okay, perhaps this topic doesn’t seem incredibly important, but I firmly believe that when you have systems in place to manage stressors like this, you’re a calmer parent and…

100% Fruit Popsicles

Recipes Toddler Feeding

By Diana K. Rice Nov 14, 2017

This is not really a post about how to make popsicles. I mean, the recipe for that is: mix frozen fruit and juice, blend, pour into popsicle molds. This is a post about… “I waaaanna popsicle!!!” You feel me? These days, I’m as likely to hear those words first thing…

How to Handle Halloween with Toddlers

General Toddler Feeding

By Diana K. Rice Oct 24, 2017

How do you handle Halloween with a toddler? Around this time of year, I start coming across a lot of fantastic articles about how to handle Halloween candy with a healthy approach. The advice generally goes like this: Let your kids eat as much candy as they want on Halloween…

Category: Toddler Feeding