No-Fail Banana Swirl

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

No-Fail Banana Swirl

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…

Getting Your Family’s Eating Habits Back on Track

Toddler Feeding

By Diana K. Rice Oct 05, 2017

These past few months have been chaotic to say the least. New baby + caring for a toddler + moving = something’s gotta give! Even if your life is not as chaotic as mine has been recently, there are always going to be times when you are thrown off from…

My Favorite Tips for Cooking with Toddlers

Toddler Feeding

By Diana K. Rice Aug 24, 2017

Perhaps you hear the phrase “cooking with kids” and it cues the dum dum dum music you’d hear on a kitschy soap opera when the murderer is revealed. I mean, you’ve heard it can be a great experience, but…what about the mess? And won’t it be frustrating?? Especially with a…

No, You Can’t Have a Bite of My Child’s Treat

General Toddler Feeding

By Diana K. Rice Aug 07, 2017

I’ve written about my personal policy on allowing my toddler to eat treats from time to time. I strive to avoid added sugars in her everyday foods, but I believe treats are a normal part of life and when occasions arise for her to enjoy them, I don’t act as if they…

Category: Toddler Feeding