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If a parent goes vegan, should the small kids, also?
Some nutritionists advise against a strict vegan diet, particularly for very young children, as it can be difficult to meet their nutritional requirements.
http://www.theguardian.com/lifeandstyle/...
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Toddler daughter will not eat meat or eggs
Children can have a vegetarian diet, certainly, and in some cultures often do. My youngest adopted a vegetarian diet at around 5, so quite a lot older than yours, but some of the same concepts apply (...
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How long should i let my two year old cry for before giving up and giving her what she wants?
If she’s genuinely hungry, she’ll eat vegetables or fruit. The typical strategy we use is to let the kids have as much healthy snacks as they want (so long as it’s not just before mealtime) but limit ...
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Cognitively impaired teen with type one diabetes is stealing food and binge eating
I am not a doctor, and this forum is not a substitute for getting medical advice. If you think your daughter has a medical problem, you should seek care from a competent medical provider.
That said, ...
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If a parent goes vegan, should the small kids, also?
Just my personal opinion, but:
I think this is a choice you should leave up to your children. Whether or not a vegetarian or vegan diet is good, advisable or even ethically required is very much in ...
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How do I get my child to eat healthier, better and more varied?
Talking with the other parents would be the fastest short-term solution. Really, it's quite helpful for them to know in advance what their guest can (or will) eat. In the case of a food allergy, it's ...
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Recommended quantity / frequency of meat for 7 year old
Meat, in and of itself, isn't something that you must eat any particular amount of. Many people are quite successful vegetarians and vegans, even as children, and on the other side of things, well, ...
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Recommended quantity / frequency of meat for 7 year old
The recommendations on how much of a particular food group should be included in a healthy diet give amounts per day, and aren't so concerned about which meals each item is included in.
Depending on ...
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Does eating onions while breastfeeding adversely affect the flavor of the breastsmilk?
Eating onions as well as garlic will affect the taste of your breast milk.
I was having an issue with my baby spitting up after eating while my mother was visiting a couple of weeks after I gave ...
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How do I get my child to eat healthier, better and more varied?
I take the view that if she wants to reap the benefits of picky eating, she's old enough to also start bearing the costs. That means she should be the one to inform her friends' parents about what ...
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How long should i let my two year old cry for before giving up and giving her what she wants?
I can totally understand refusing to give her more treats, even if it takes half an hour of crying, but there was no reason for you to deny her food entirely. You should have offered her something ...
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Encouraging a more varied diet in fussy older children
Ten years old is old enough to learn how to cook, and as such I'd suggest that as the starting point for your approach to this.
I'm not talking 'tuna surprise and PB&J', but help her learn the ...
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How do I get my child to eat healthier, better and more varied?
My daughters had a friend who called herself a "flexitarian". Basically she was just a picky eater but had concocted a whole backstory behind her dietary choices. It was really quite entertaining ...
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