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We are thankful for the opportunity you have given us to care for your children.  We hope that you find time to rest, relax and spend time with those close to you. 



 
Thanksgiving Holiday Office Hours 

Wednesday, Nov. 24h   -        8:00 AM-Noon
Thursday, Nov. 25h -                  CLOSED
Friday, Nov. 26th -                    8:00 AM-Noon
Saturday, Nov. 27th -           8:00 AM-Noon


Celebrating Thanksgiving with a baby or a toddler?

 
Here are some tips to let even the tiniest eater enjoy this special  Holiday meal.
 
  • Keep portions small. Thanksgiving can be VERY overwhelming for young children, especially picky eaters. So many new aromas, tastes, and textures can turn them off and cause reluctance to try new foods. Instead, keep portions tiny, serve a favorite food with a couple new ones. Have them select one food they love and a couple new foods even if it’s one bite sizes piece. 
 
  • Have younger kids (ages 3+) help set the table! It can be tough preparing food while kiddos are home and playing.  Give them a “special” job by allowing them to set out silverware, napkins, and plates (if you dare!). They can even help with some cooking prep such as washing greens and vegetables, mixing potatoes, and even chopping with kid safe knives. 
 
  • Babies can have the same foods as you (avoid whole nuts, uncooked veggies, and honey if under 1). Again, keep portions small and about the size of your pinky finger tip for young babies. They can even enjoy a couple tablespoons of pumpkin pie filling or make your own with canned pumpkin, spices, a tiny bit of maple syrup (optional) and coconut milk or whole milk. 
 
For kids of all ages, keep it body positive! Avoid talk about “burning off the calories later” or how you or anyone else may look if shapes have changed over the past year. Bodies come in all shapes and sizes and everyone deserves to enjoy food together as a family in a pressure free safe space! 
 
Lastly, brighten up leftovers after the big day by repurposing turkey into a colorful and vibrant salad, a yummy pinwheel wrap with spinach and cream cheese (roll and cut), as a pressed stovetop panini with cranberry sauce, arugula, and Swiss cheese, or even yummy soup with lots of veggies! 
 
Happy Thanksgiving! 
 
Colleen Diestelhorst MS, RDN, LD 
 
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