Pincer grasp self-feeding is a crucial developmental milestone in infants, typically emerging between 8 to 10 months of age. This skill involves the use of the thumb and forefinger to pick up small pieces of food, allowing children to feed themselves and explore different textures and flavors. Read more about this skill as it relates to feeding and see some meal ideas!

Rainbow veggies salad for adults and kids! I love making a big batch of this on Sundays and modifying it as I eat on it for a couple days. Learn a few new picky eating tips too!

Whether you are headed to the pool, park, or a picnic here’s a list of summer/quick dinners to go. Read til the end to learn about packing tips!

There are SO many ways to wean your baby from the bottle. Learn two methods for when your child is ready to drop bottles after 12 months.

Read more about communication temptations that you can do every day to increase language and first words!

French toast has become a fun weekend meal for us but I am starting to think it needs to be a weekday meal too? It is a great breakfast or meal idea for babies and toddlers and offer a nice portion of protein too! See the blog for how to serve.

Read more about my experience with Beekeeper’s Naturals Kid’s Propolis Throat Spray and Kid’s Throat Soothing Lollipops. Spoiler alert: both are filled with antioxidants and immune boosting ingredients.

Speech and Language Myths

Around 12-18 months, children are rapidly learning language while increasing their verbal imitation skills. We want to hear a minimum of 10 words by 18 months and if you feel like they are stuck on imitating words, try silly sounds! Expressive language and first words will blossom when the child is truly engaged and reinforced to use speech.

Read more for 5 immune boosting meals filled with vitamin C and iron. These meals are baby and family friendly.

Veggie loaded meatballs are the perfect addition to a balanced plate for baby and family. Loaded with vitamin C rich foods, fat, iron and protein!

Oatmeal Fruit Bars ,make for a great snack, breakfast, or addition to lunch. See how this feeding specialist serves it starting at 6months, baby-led-weaning style.

Egg Waffles great for baby led weaning (BLW), toddlers, and family breakfast. Learn how to cut and serve egg waffles and increase exposure to allergens throughout the week.

Pretend play is a critical skill to learning language. Learn some tips here to help your child’s symbolic understanding of words grow.

As a mom of 3 and a feeding specialist, I love serving Amara Melts to my kids during snack time. Read all about how and when to serve to maximize feeding skills.

Verbal routines are one of the most powerful language techniques. Read more to learn ways to increase language skills in every day situations without adding additional planning.