Getting your little humans to eat dinner like civilized beings is no small feat. From flying peas to artistic ketchup designs on the table, mealtime can feel chaotic. But teaching table manners to toddlers and preschoolers is possible — and it’s worth it. Here are 7 realistic, funny, and practical tips to help your kids sit, chew, and say “please” without losing your mind (or your napkins).

If your toddler’s diet looks like it was designed by a carb-loving ghost (bread, pasta, pancakes, repeat…), you’re not alone. The “white food phase” is a totally normal part of development, usually hitting between 18 months and 4 years. It’s all about comfort, predictability, and a dash of toddler control. The good news? With the right mix of patience, exposure, and humor, most kids grow out of the beige buffet by age five. Here’s why it happens—and what you can actually do about it.

Eating meals at the table with your child is about so much more than food—it’s where language develops, social skills grow, and family connection happens. Even just 10–15 minutes together builds healthier eating habits, emotional regulation, and stronger bonds. Learn why table time matters (and how to make it doable, even on busy nights)

Even though there’s only a small amount (think teaspoons, not ounces), it’s exactly what your newborn needs in those first few days. Babies aren’t born starving—their tummies are tiny, tiny, tiny and colostrum is perfectly designed to fuel them right from the start.

Struggling to balance breastfeeding and bottle feeding? You’re not alone. Combo feeding can feel tricky, but with the right approach, you can maintain your milk supply, avoid nipple confusion, and keep your baby happy. In this post, I share 5 practical, from paced bottle feeding to scheduling strategies that make feeding easier.

Alcohol passes into breast milk at the same level as in your blood. Here’s what to know about wait times, safety tips, and how one drink differs from many.

Let’s set the scene: You've made a delicious homemade spaghetti bolognese. Your toddler takes one look at it, frowns like you’ve served them a plate of actual worms, and declares, “I don’t like red food anymore.” Yesterday, red food was life. Today, it’s personal betrayal.

Is your child picky? Or are they in the middle of one of life’s great developmental milestones—asserting autonomy?

Let’s dig in (pun intended).