Category: ’Starting Solids’

Homemade Rice Cereal: Brown Rice Congee

May 13th, 2012 by Kristin - Leave a comment

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Kristin shares a recipe for a homemade rice cereal that is nutritious, affordable, easy to prepare and highly adaptable.  Read More…

Leave a comment | Posted in Feeding With Love, Healthy Eating, Healthy Living, Recipes, Starting Solids

Complete Nutrition when Starting Solids

May 11th, 2012 by NPN Mentors - 1 Comment

Complete Nutrition when Starting Solids

A reader asks our NPN Mentors about the nutritional needs of a baby eating solid foods.  Read More…

1 Comment | Posted in Ask an NP Mentor, Feeding With Love, Healthy Eating, Healthy Living, Starting Solids

The Anthroposophical View of Feeding Infants and Young Children

February 3rd, 2012 by Jennifer S - 6 Comments

The Anthroposophical View of Feeding Infants and Young Children

Jennifer explains how Anthroposophists might advise parents to begin baby-led weaning.  Read More…

6 Comments | Posted in Feeding With Love, Starting Solids

Montessori Meets Baby-Led Weaning: A Natural Approach to Introducing Solids

February 2nd, 2012 by Melissa K. - 20 Comments

Montessori Meets Baby-Led Weaning: A Natural Approach to Introducing Solids

Melissa explains how the Montessori philosophy and baby-led weaning complement each other.  Read More…

20 Comments | Posted in Feeding With Love, Responding With Sensitivity, Starting Solids

Beating the Constipation Woes: A Food-Based Approach

December 9th, 2011 by Kristin - 5 Comments

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Whether you have a new eater who’s stopped up by solid foods or a picky preschooler whose food choices are holding it all in, often a change in diet is all that’s needed to keep things moving along.  Read More…

5 Comments | Posted in Breastfeeding Past Infancy, Feeding With Love, Healthy Eating, Healthy Living, Holistic Health, Recipes, Starting Solids

Giveaway: The No-Cry Picky Eater Solution $17 ARV {12.26; Worldwide} CLOSED

November 26th, 2011 by NPN Reviewers - 37 Comments

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Parenting expert Elizabeth Pantley is back with her newest book, The No-Cry Picky Eater Solution. This book is designed to provide parents with ways to get their children of all ages to eat a healthy, balanced diet as often as possible without battles, threats, or tears. Win your own copy with our easy Rafflecopter entry!  Read More…

37 Comments | Posted in Feeding With Love, Natural Parenting Products, Reviews and Giveaways, Starting Solids

Raising Little Chefs

November 8th, 2011 by NPN Guest - 13 Comments

Never give up, never surrender. Even the brussel sprout was defeated and devoured!

This dad grew up eating a variety of fast food, but he wanted something more when he grew up. Not only did he go to culinary school, he’s brought his sons into the kitchen as assistants.  Read More…

13 Comments | Posted in Feeding With Love, Healthy Eating, Healthy Living, Natural Learning, Starting Solids

Cooking with Pumpkin

November 6th, 2011 by Abbie - 1 Comment

Cooking with Pumpkin

Have you ever thought about doing something with your pumpkins other than carving them? This post is all about how to select, store and cook with a traditional fall favorite!  Read More…

1 Comment | Posted in Feeding With Love, Healthy Eating, Healthy Living, Recipes, Starting Solids

Secret Greens: Healthy Recipes Your Toddler Will Love

September 17th, 2011 by Jenn - 6 Comments

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Toddlers are notoriously picky eaters, but take heart: Being a picky eater is just a part of toddlerhood. Here are a few “secret weapon” recipes to help you through this stage.  Read More…

6 Comments | Posted in Feeding With Love, Healthy Eating, Healthy Living, Starting Solids

How to Handle Challenging Eaters

August 29th, 2011 by NPN Mentors - 2 Comments

How to Handle Challenging Eaters

A reader asks the NPN mentors how to handle eating issues with her nine month old.  Read More…

2 Comments | Posted in Ask an NP Mentor, Breastfeeding, Feeding With Love, Healthy Eating, Healthy Living, Starting Solids

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