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Cold? Get Your Family Moving!
December 21, 2022
General /Family

Cold? Get Your Family Moving!

As the days get shorter, many of us begin to hibernate — storing extra food in our tummies for the long, gray winter. On top of eating more, children and adults both tend to be less active during the winter months, which can lead to weight gain for everyone! HOW TO STAY ACTIVE IN THE […]

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Making Sense of Soups: Easy Black
December 7, 2022
General /FamilyRecipes

Making Sense of Soups: Easy Black Bean Soup

When the weather turns cold and windy, warm up with our hearty and healthy winter soups. Homemade soups are easy to prepare, they’re fun for kids to slurp, and they taste great too. Our black bean and sweet potato soups are made with lots of vegetables, so every spoonful brings great nutrition to your family’s […]

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Making Sense of Soups: Sweet Potato
December 7, 2022
General /FamilyRecipes

Making Sense of Soups: Sweet Potato & Chicken Soup

When the weather turns cold and windy, warm up with our hearty and healthy winter soups. Homemade soups are easy to prepare, they’re fun for kids to slurp, and they taste great too. Our black bean and sweet potato soups are made with lots of vegetables, so every spoonful brings great nutrition to your family’s […]

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Technology Tips for Smart Families
October 19, 2022
General /Family

Technology Tips for Smart Families

Today, screens are everywhere, whether it’s a smartphone, TV, tablet, or video game console. Screens are inviting, fun, and even addictive, so it’s easy to spend too much time with them. And let’s face it; a little screen time can help you get dinner on the table! But sadly, screen time may hurt your child’s […]

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Ten Simple Budget Friendly Tips
October 5, 2022
General /Family

Ten Simple Budget Friendly Tips

To keep up the healthy habit of eating fruits and vegetables every day you need a little planning and preparation, especially on a budget. Follow these tips to get the most bang for your buck. Simple Tips for Buying Fruits and Vegetables on a Budget Tip #1 Save money when buying in season and on […]

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Autumn Apple Appeal: Crunchy Apple Chicken
September 7, 2022
General /FamilyRecipes

Autumn Apple Appeal: Crunchy Apple Chicken Salad

Juicy, crunchy, sour, or sweet, apples in autumn are the perfect family treat! Whether you bake them in a pie, slice them for a lunch box snack, or use them for our easy chicken salad, apples pack great nutrition into every delicious bite. One medium apple has just 95 calories and 4 grams of filling […]

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Autumn Apple Appeal: Homemade Apple Pear
September 7, 2022
General /FamilyRecipes

Autumn Apple Appeal: Homemade Apple Pear Sauce

Juicy, crunchy, sour, or sweet, apples in autumn are the perfect family treat! Whether you bake them in a pie, slice them for a lunch box snack, or use them for our easy applesauce, apples pack great nutrition into every delicious bite. One medium apple has just 95 calories and 4 grams of filling fiber, […]

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Vaccinations A Shot for a Healthy
July 13, 2022
General /Family

Vaccinations A Shot for a Healthy Future

Vaccines save lives. As a parent, getting your child vaccinated is one of the best steps you can take to help protect their future. Vaccination Questions & Answers Are vaccines really safe? With so much information at our fingertips, it can be hard to know what’s true and what’s not. Parents just want what’s best […]

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Eat The Rainbow: Blueberry Banana S’mores
June 22, 2022
General /FamilyRecipes

Eat The Rainbow: Blueberry Banana S’mores

If you’re looking for new ways to add more fruits and vegetables to your family’s diet, look no further than your neighborhood Farmers’ Market, your own backyard, or a community garden. During the warm and sunny days of summer, it’s easier than ever to find affordable, farm-fresh produce. You can find everything from crunchy carrots […]

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Eat The Rainbow: Rainbow Vegetable Dip
June 22, 2022
General /FamilyRecipes

Eat The Rainbow: Rainbow Vegetable Dip

If you’re looking for new ways to add more fruits and vegetables to your family’s diet, look no further than your neighborhood Farmers’ Market, your own backyard, or a community garden. During the warm and sunny days of summer, it’s easier than ever to find affordable, farm-fresh produce. You can find everything from crunchy carrots […]

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A Parent’s Guide to Offering a
May 4, 2022
General /Family

A Parent’s Guide to Offering a Variety of Foods

Beyond French Fries: A Parent’s Guide to Offering a Variety of Foods As a parent, you may have heard the advice to offer a variety of foods, but you might be wondering why it matters and how it’s done. For good health, the human body needs more than 30 vitamins and minerals. The body can’t […]

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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