Strong to the Finnach
We’re thrilled to welcome April Reigart to the A Child Grows family! April is a holistic health coach and Philly mom who has some amazing tips for us to help our kids eat their veggies.… Read More »Strong to the Finnach
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Sugar, Ah, Honey, Honey…
Recently, I sent an email to Ginger Bakos, Dinosaurs Are NOT Food blogger and A Child Grows contributor, asking her what she thought about coconut sugar. And, as always, she was a fountain of knowledge… Read More »Sugar, Ah, Honey, Honey…
All We Are Saying is Give Dads a Chance
In honor of Dads (and giving them the credit they deserve in all things, including decisions about eating healthy as a family), Ginger Bakos from Dinosaurs are NOT Food shares her thoughts on how she worked… Read More »All We Are Saying is Give Dads a Chance
Is Yogurt Better for Your Kids Than Sugary Cereal?
Dinosaurs Are NOT Food blogger Ginger Bakos gives us some eye opening insight on yogurt as a “health food.” Next up in healthy food confusion. Yogurt. Health food darling, right? Not so fast. One… Read More »Is Yogurt Better for Your Kids Than Sugary Cereal?
Save a Preemie, Become a Milk Donor!
Did you know that when a mother’s own milk is unavailable, donor human milk has been proven to improve the health and survival of fragile infants? Preterm infants are most in need of human milk,… Read More » Save a Preemie, Become a Milk Donor!
Water Safety for Kids: Splash into Summer Safely
Dr. Deena Blanchard, pediatrician and font of knowledge, gives us the tools we need to stay calm and carry on. Recently, Lindsay Kujawa of, Delighted Momma wrote about her toddler’s near drowning experience and… Read More »Water Safety for Kids: Splash into Summer Safely
Pique Kids’ Interest in Vegetables: Grow Your Own!
You don’t have to start out big-or even outside-to get kids growing their own food! Check out these 4 easy ways to get started! I have been so moved by the excitement my kids have… Read More »Pique Kids’ Interest in Vegetables: Grow Your Own!
Are You Raising Picky Eaters
I love entertaining, having friends, family and neighbors over for dinner. Once those dinners started to include kids, I started to notice something, moms always have a list of things their kids won’t eat, or… Read More »Are You Raising Picky Eaters
Meet The New York Doula: Stephanie Heintzeler
We sat down with Stephanie Heintzeler, also known as The New York Doula and founder of The Doula Concierge. Stephanie was born in NYC and grew up in Germany where she trained as a Midwife… Read More »Meet The New York Doula: Stephanie Heintzeler
Miralax: Friend or Foe?
Having a kid with a GI tract that closely resembles the BQE on a summer Friday is stressful. Feeling conflicted about the treatment of that traffic jam is even worse. One oft-prescribed solution is Miralax.… Read More »Miralax: Friend or Foe?