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Mastering Mealtime: How to Entice Picky Eaters to Expand Their Palates
Mar 19, 2025
Ah, mealtime! The battlefield where broccoli becomes the enemy, peas are met with theatrical gags, and beige foods reign supreme. For nannies, governesses, and childcare professionals, convincing a pint-sized foodie to embrace new flavors can feel like attempting diplomacy with a miniature, highly opinionated food critic. Yet, the good news is that picky eating isn’t a permanent affliction. With tactical patience, strategic presentation,...
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8 Super Easy & Delicious Halloween Eats For Children: No Tricks, Just Treats!
Oct 20, 2024
Spooktacular eats for nannies to make with their Halloween-enthusiast-trick-or-treaters! We understand the monstrous challenges of daily life with kids. From diaper changes to homework help , every moment can feel like a frightening ordeal. But amid the ghoul and shuffle, there’s always a chance to conjure creativity and brew connections through spooktacular activities. Halloween is the perfect time for nannies to turn chaos into...
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Children’s Dietary Needs: Expert Opinion from a Dietician
Aug 06, 2020
This week we spoke with Penelope Klebe about children’s dietary needs. Penny is a highly regarded Specialist Nutrition Support Dietitian, registered with HCPC and working within the NHS. Penny obtained her BSc in Nutrition and Dietetics from King's College London. She’s also a wonderful mum of two young children and knows the challenges parents face with healthy eating.    I asked her some common questions parents and care providers...
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Kid-Friendly Dishes That'll Help Your Charge Discover the Kitchen
Aug 03, 2020
Helping a child become an adventurous eater doesn’t only depend on how much you coax them to eat their food. Spending time in the kitchen and learning how to prepare food helps children appreciate and connect to different types of food, including fruits and vegetables.   As a nanny, it is vital to provide your charge with rich sensory experience. Allowing them to touch, taste, feel, and smell the ingredients helps them learn valuable...
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Top 5 Nanny Nutrition Ideas For Picky Eaters
Jul 27, 2020
Picky eating is common among young children. As toddlers get older, their appetite slows down. They also begin to develop their food preferences and recognize the flavors they want. A toddler’s favorite food may one day be left untouched. A snubbed food might suddenly become their new go-to meal. Some can even go for weeks asking and eating only one or two dishes. According to the Benioff Children’s Hospital , some toddlers are more...
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