Down-to-Earth advice from a Dietitian Mom. Plus easy, healthy recipes for your family.
🚫 Should kids avoid coffee? Let's break it down.
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Have your kids ever asked for a sip of your latte? Or maybe your teen has started rolling in with a venti caramel-whatever in hand? Coffee shop drinks are everywhere, and more kids than ever are drinking them. But how much caffeine is too much? And what about the sugar? In my brand new blog post, I’m breaking it down: ☕️ How caffeine affects kids & teens Tap the yellow button to read the new post:
I’d love to hear from you: Does your child drink coffee--and how do you handle it? Hit REPLY and let me know! And if you found this helpful, forward it to a fellow parent. 💛 Warmly, Sally ps: In case you haven't caught my new recovering-picky-eater Instagram series, here I am dipping a French fry into ketchup for the first time ever. pps: Want to get my weekly dinner menu, plus curated articles, first dibs, and other fun stuff? Join my Real Mom VIP list to get a bonus message each week ✨ |
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Down-to-Earth advice from a Dietitian Mom. Plus easy, healthy recipes for your family.
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