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Letting Your Child Play with Food
August 27, 2025
Children

Letting Your Child Play with Food Can Be a Good Thing

Letting Your Child Play with Food Can Be a Good Thing You may have heard (or even said yourself), “Don’t play with your food!” But what if playing with food actually helped your child learn and grow? It turns out that letting your child touch, mash, and explore their food can be good for their […]

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Creamy Cantaloupe Smoothie
August 20, 2025
Recipes

Creamy Cantaloupe Smoothie

Serves: 1 Prep Time: 10 minutes Cook Time: 0 minutes Total Time: 10 minutes Ingredients 1 cup vanilla yogurt ½ cup orange juice ½ cup cantaloupe, peeled and cut into chunks 4 ice cubes, broken or crushed as needed Instructions Wash hands with soap and water. Cut cantaloupe into 1-inch chunks (remove seeds and rind). […]

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What Are Ultra-Processed Foods? Simple Tips
August 13, 2025
General /Family

What Are Ultra-Processed Foods? Simple Tips to Eat Healthier

What is Food Processing? Katia heard on the news that ultra-processed foods may be harmful to her family’s health. She looked in her kitchen and saw lots of packaged foods. Were they ultra-processed? Let’s find out. Most foods go through some kind of processing. Simple (or minimal) processing means the food is changed just a […]

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Roasted Cauliflower Tacos with Creamed Avocado
August 6, 2025
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Roasted Cauliflower Tacos with Creamed Avocado

Cauliflower Tacos?! This delicious roasted cauliflower taco recipe with creamy avocado topping is easy, healthy, ready in 30 minutes and makes a perfect meatless meal! Ideal for taco Tuesday, or any day really! Servings: 5 Prep Time: 15 minutes Cook Time: 30 minutes Ingredients Cauliflower Taco 1 large head cauliflower, cut into small florets 3 […]

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The Pre-Diabetes Diet Plan
July 30, 2025
Women

The Pre-Diabetes Diet Plan

Sofia’s Story Sofia wanted to have another baby. But her doctor said she had pre-diabetes—and it could turn into diabetes if she didn’t make some changes. She knew that because she had gestational diabetes (diabetes during pregnancy) when she had her son, this meant she had a higher chance of getting diabetes later in life. […]

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Hungry? Read This! Understanding Your Hunger
July 23, 2025
Women

Hungry? Read This! Understanding Your Hunger Cues

When Your Eyes Want Food–Not Your Stomach Have you ever seen a TV ad for a hot fudge sundae and suddenly felt hungry—even if you just ate? That’s normal! It’s easy to eat when we’re not really hungry. Food is everywhere—at home, in stores, and even at school or work. But learning to understand your […]

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Is Snack Time Treat Time?
July 16, 2025
Children

Is Snack Time Treat Time?

Many people think snacks and treats are the same. But they’re not! Let’s break it down. What Is a Snack? A snack is a small amount of food you eat between meals. Healthy snacks—like apple slices or cheese—give your body energy and help you stay full. Is a Snack Always a Treat? No. A snack […]

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Food: Keep or Toss?
July 9, 2025
General /Family

Food: Keep or Toss?

Food Safety Rules Kendra found some leftover chicken in her fridge.She didn’t remember when she made it. Should she keep it or throw it away?She didn’t want to waste food—but she also didn’t want to make her family sick. To stay safe, remember these four food safety rules: Cook Clean Chill Separate What Makes Food […]

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Frozen Banana Peanut Butter Bites: A
July 2, 2025
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Frozen Banana Peanut Butter Bites: A Cool Summer Snack Kids Will Love

Hot days call for cool snacks! This summer, try these Frozen Banana Peanut Butter Bites. They’re perfect for hot afternoons, playdates, snack time, or as a chilly dessert. They’re sweet, simple, and fun to make with your child. And they use foods you can get from WIC! Bananas and peanut butter give your child energy […]

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Fun Ways to Learn About Healthy
June 25, 2025
Children

Fun Ways to Learn About Healthy Food and Get Moving!

Eat. Move. Thrive. Eating good food and moving your body are both important for staying healthy. Mix good food and physical activity together and you have a recipe for fun! Learning about healthy food is a skill we need for life. When kids move while they learn, it helps them remember things better. Moving more […]

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Go for the Grain! Easy Ways
June 18, 2025
General /Family

Go for the Grain! Easy Ways to Enjoy Whole Grains

Why Whole Grains? Whole grains are packed with health benefits! Eating them can help: Keep your gums healthy. Eating more whole grains may lower your risk of gum disease, which is more common during pregnancy. Severe gum disease can lead to early birth and low birth weight. Help with weight control. Whole grains fill you […]

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    Side-Lying Hold

    1. For the right breast, lie on your right side with your baby facing you.
    2. Pull your baby close. Your baby’s mouth should be level with your nipple.
    3. In this position, you can cradle your baby’s back with your left arm and support yourself with your right arm and/or pillows.
    4. Keep loose clothing and bedding away from your baby.
    5. Reverse for the left breast.

    This hold is useful when:

    • You had a C-section
    • You want to rest while baby feeds
    • You are breastfeeding in the middle of the night
    • You and your baby are comfortable in this position
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    Cross-Cradle Hold

    1. For the right breast, use your left arm to hold your baby’s head at your right breast and baby’s body toward your left side. A pillow across your lap can help support your left arm.
    2. Gently place your left hand behind your baby’s ears and neck, with your thumb and index finger behind each ear and your palm between baby’s shoulder blades. Turn your baby’s body toward yours so your tummies are touching.
    3. Hold your breast as if you are squeezing a sandwich. To protect your back, avoid leaning down to your baby. Instead, bring your baby to you.
    4. As your baby’s mouth opens, push gently with your left palm on baby’s head to help them latch on. Make sure you keep your fingers out of the way.
    5. Reverse for the left breast.

    This hold is useful when:

    • Your baby is premature
    • Your baby has a weak suck
    • Your baby needs help to stay latched
    • Your baby needs extra head support
    • You and your baby are comfortable in this position
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    Clutch or “Football” Hold

    1. For the right breast, hold your baby level, facing up, at your right side.
    2. Put your baby’s head near your right nipple and support their back and legs under your right arm.
    3. Hold the base of your baby’s head with your right palm. A pillow underneath your right arm can help support your baby’s weight.
    4. To protect your back, avoid leaning down to your baby. Bring baby to you instead.
    5. Reverse for the left breast.

    This hold is useful when:

    • You had a C-section
    • You have large breasts
    • You have flat or inverted nipples
    • You have a strong milk let-down
    • You are breastfeeding twins
    • Your baby likes to feed in an upright position
    • Your baby has reflux
    • You and your baby are comfortable in this position
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    Cradle Hold

    1. For the right breast, cradle your baby with your right arm. Your baby will be on their left side across your lap, facing you at nipple level.
    2. Your baby’s head will rest on your right forearm with your baby’s back along your inner arm and palm.
    3. Turn your baby’s tummy toward your tummy. Your left hand is free to support your breast, if needed. Pillows can help support your arm and elbow.
    4. To protect your back, avoid leaning down to your baby. Instead, bring your baby to you.
    5. Reverse for the left breast.

    This hold is useful when:

    • Your baby needs help latching on
    • You and your baby are comfortable in this position
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    Laid-Back Hold

    1. Lean back on a pillow with your baby’s tummy touching yours and their head at breast level. Some moms find that sitting up nearly straight works well. Others prefer to lean back and lie almost flat.
    2. You can place your baby’s cheek near your breast, or you may want to use one hand to hold your breast near your baby. It’s up to you and what you think feels best.
    3. Your baby will naturally find your nipple, latch, and begin to suckle.

    This hold is useful when:

    • Your baby is placed on your chest right after birth
    • You have a strong milk let-down
    • You have large breasts
    • You and your baby are comfortable in this position