Getting kids in the kitchen to decrease picky eating tendencies is very popular on social media. But you may be worried that it will take more time to get dinner...

Teaching your older baby or toddler to drink from a straw cup is a critical swallowing milestone. As a pediatric feeding + swallowing specialist, I often see parents and professionals...

The holidays are upon us, and ezpz products can easily fit under the tree or in a stocking! To help make mealtime merry and bright, Ms. Dawn has created an...

The holidays are a great time to expose your kids to new textures and tastes. Below I have provided some tips to prepare and serve pancakes to your baby or...

Learning how to use a spoon and fork independently are fun mealtime milestones for kids. But sometimes parents are confused about utensil capabilities by age, as well as whether they...

Parents often ask me how to introduce an apple to their baby safely. Below I have outlined my expert feeding tips to avoid choking risk and to discover safe ways...

RVing seems to be all the rage right now, and I’m here for it! As of this year my husband and I own and travel in an RV. Whether you...

Teaching your baby to drink from an open cup is a messy but important milestone for your baby. As a pediatric feeding specialist, I sometimes see parents struggle with teaching...

Waffles can be a terrific texture for both babies and toddlers. Here are some yummy ways to prepare, serve, freeze and reheat waffles for your kids.  Preparation: Since dry waffles...

Every parent has to choose what type of cup they are going to use with their baby or toddler. However, most families aren’t aware that their choice can affect their...

Back to school anxiety can occur for parents, therapists, teachers and kids. This overwhelming feeling is real, and it can wreak havoc for children who already struggle to eat. Here...

Open cup drinking is a messy but important milestone for your baby. As a seasoned feeding specialist, I often see some common mistakes that therapists and parents make when teaching...

Are you curious about how your baby is going to grasp food or hold a spoon? Many of the families I work with want to know what fine motor feeding...

I’ve had the opportunity to work with hundreds of daycare centers. During my courses on baby-led weaning (BLW) and choking prevention, I have learned about the various rules applied at...

Are you taking a road trip with the kids this summer? Traveling in the car for several hours means hungry and thirsty kiddos. So, on this blog I have provided...

If you are a mom or a mom-to-be of multiples, you may wonder how you can feed more than one baby at the same time. Welcome to baby-led weaning (BLW) mama...

Many parents I work with aren’t sure what dishes and other feeding gear are needed for starting solids. This can lead to buying 5 (or more!) different types of dishes....

Mother’s Day is coming up, and moms everywhere deserve to be spoiled! To help, Ms. Dawn has created a Gift Guide tailored to moms. Here are a few gift ideas...

Whether you are eating at home, a restaurant or heading out on a trip, having a mealtime plan is critical for any parent. And the plan not only consists of...

Babies are supposed to be a part of family mealtime and have access to most of the foods you are eating. But there are some foods and liquids that should...

One important feeding goal is to incorporate fruits and vegetables into our kids’ meals. Encouraging them to “eat a rainbow” this month can be a fun way to celebrate St....

Are you a mom that craves candy and flowers for Valentine’s Day? Or, perhaps you want a gift that is functional and chic for everyday use? Well, practical mama, we...

Did you know that learning to drink from a straw is an important developmental milestone for babies and toddlers? The ezpz Mini Cup + Straw Training System was designed to help...

It’s getting cold outside, which means it’s time for warm beverages. But can babies and toddlers have warm beverages, too? Yes! With the below ideas you can keep your little...