Tiny Tummies Can Have Big Aches Kids are experiencing stomach issues more often. In fact, the occurrence of children developing adult-type illnesses and diseases is growing at an alarming rate. A mom from San Francisco asks for advice on MamaPedia.com for her 5-year-old daughter, who often complains of a tummy ache. The doctor doesn’t find anything [...]

It’s not uncommon for picky eaters refuse to eat most vegetables. Often when parents claim they have a picky eater, what they are saying is that their child won’t eat vegetables. Teaching children how to enjoy veggies is vital for good health. Baby Bites: Transforming a Picky Eater into a Healthy Eater is about transformation. [...]

Picky eating is a prevailing concern for parents and rightly so. We have more picky eaters than every before. Depending on the study, between 20 and 66 percent of parents say they have a “problem eater.” A mom with a picky eater asks for advice. She’s concerned about her toddler, who was born prematurely and [...]

Eat Your French Fries Vegetables My sister, Linda, has been after me for a year to do it and I finally did it. I know it’s a waste of money. They (who are they, anyway?) say, “Seeing is believing.” So I bought one. I bought it even though I won’t eat it. I won’t give [...]

Vegetables are interesting when you make them the Italian way! Fortunately, yummy veggies don’t have to take a lot of time to prepare. 1) You’ll need 8 ounces of fresh or defrosted vegetables and a teaspoon chopped garlic. You can use chopped spinach, peas, cauliflower, or broccoli. If you forgot to defrost your vegetables, place the [...]

The only vegetables six-year-old Heather eats are French fries and ketchup-and that’s using the term “vegetable” loosely. What’s alarming is that she’s not alone. Today over 60 percent of children, ages two to nine, don’t consume the recommended five servings of fruits and vegetables per day. You might be surprised, even the most resistant child can [...]