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October 2026
Preteen growth spurt: why they're always hungry
A preteen who's hungry an hour after dinner is usually just growing. When the growth spurt hits for girls and boys, snacks and breakfasts that actually fill them up, iron for girls starting periods, and the rare times hunger is a warning sign.
Purées vs baby-led weaning: what the evidence says
Spoon, fingers or both? What the trials actually found about choking, iron and growth, why most families end up mixing the two, and which finger-food shapes are safe at each stage.
Signs of iron deficiency in toddlers
The early signs are easy to miss and many toddlers have none at all. What to watch for, why milk-loving toddlers are most at risk, and how the AAP's 2026 guidance changed testing.
Toddler eats a lot one day and nothing the next? Here's why
Why a toddler can clear their plate on Monday and push it away on Tuesday — what the research on young children's appetite shows, and how to feed a child whose hunger won't sit still.
Toddler not gaining weight but eating? What's normal
Growth slows down a lot after the first birthday, and a steady line on the chart matters more than where it sits. How percentiles work, why a toddler who eats can still gain slowly, and when it's worth a closer look.
Toddler only eats carbs? Why it happens and what helps
Why bread, pasta and crackers win, why a beige phase is usually fine for a while, and how to use those safe foods as a bridge to everything else.
Toddler portion sizes: a chart by food group
A food-by-food chart for ages 1 to 3 and 4 to 6, what the "tablespoon per year" rule really covers, and what a toddler's plate should look like.
Toddler won't eat meat? How to cover protein and iron
Why so many toddlers suddenly push meat away, softer ways to serve it, and the eggs, beans, tofu, dairy and fortified foods that cover protein, iron and zinc in the meantime.
Vitamin D drops for breastfed babies
Breast milk is the ideal first food, but it's low in vitamin D. Which babies need drops, why formula-fed babies usually don't, why sunshine isn't the answer, and where iron fits in.
What should a 2-year-old eat in a day?
The daily food-group amounts for a 2-year-old, a full sample menu from breakfast to dinner, and straight answers on eggs, bananas and milk.
What should young athletes eat before a game?
Game-day eating for 9- to 13-year-olds without the hype. When to eat, what to drink, what to have after practice, and why most young athletes don't need sports drinks, protein powders or supplements.
When to introduce peanut and other allergens to your baby
Why early beats late for peanut and egg, how to tell if your baby is high-risk, safe ways to serve allergens to a baby — and how to tell a mild rash from an emergency.