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There is so much nutrition information out there about what is “good” or “bad” for us to eat. There is also a lot of pressure on parents and teachers about teaching food and nutrition. Eating well is a developmental task, a part of learning independence, but most parents know first hand just telling a child…

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Ep. 88: Packing School Lunches with Diana Rice

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Ep. 87: Yummy Toddler Food Dinnertime SOS with Amy Palanjian

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