Here you go

The running theme of my blog has primarily focused on my youngest daughter Vaeda. I was deployed when my oldest daughter was her age, and my new found career path has me analyzing a lot of things currently going on with her and her food intake. Currently, like any parent I suppose, I often find myself dissatisfied with her current intake. The following links provide good tips, ideas, and remind you that, as a parent, it's OK to concern yourself with these issues, but don't obsess over them. Many of these tips, such as limiting snacks, promoting fruit and water, and how to view portions for your child all help in the self-efficacy of the parent and can only lead to better times for your child. I have had a fun time doing this, and this activity might be revisited in the near future. Thanks for reading!


http://life.familyeducation.com/toddler/nutrition/44253.html

http://www.whattoexpect.com/toddler-nutrition/toddler-eating-habits.aspx

Snacking For Success

As a dad it is often so easy to stop off and get a candy bar, ice cream or something quick, fatty and not very good for your child. Lately, I've been getting better at choosing better snacks for my kids, pre-planning trips and taking into account duration, food access, and having snacks handy from recent grocery purchases to keep costs down. I hate buying anything other than gas at a gas station. I usually try to keep things clean, simple and shelf-stable depending on where we're headed. Things like beef jerky, sandwiches, organic suckers, cereal/granola bars, fruit bars, and nuts are snacks we usually incorporate into a busy day. I've attached some links that also have some good ideas to maintain your child's health during busy work weeks. If you have any other ideas let me know! I fall into habits pretty easily.

http://www.parents.com/toddlers-preschoolers/feeding/healthy-eating/the-20-best-snacks-for-kids/

http://www.whattoexpect.com/toddler-nutrition/healthy-snacks-for-kids.aspx