Raise with Care:
A Parenting Blog
Raise with Care:
A Parenting Blog

What Is Baby Formula Made Of? A Parent's Ingredient Guide
Baby formula is made of a milk base, most often cow’s milk, plus added fats, carbohydrates, vitamins, minerals, and nutrients chosen to bring it closer to breastmilk.* The cow’s milk gets modified first, because on its own it is too hard for a newborn to digest. And every formula sold in the US has to […]
21 Jul 2026
11 min read

Our Favorite Chicken Dinner Recipes for Kids
Chicken is one of the most popular weeknight dinners for families. But if you’re tired of making the same old chicken recipes, we’ve rounded up a few of our favorites to give you some new inspiration. Your family is sure to love our top chicken recipes below – we’ve even included two faux “chicken” recipes […]
6 May 2024
3 min read

Halloween Candy Alternatives
Halloween can be stressful for parents trying to encourage their children to eat more nutrient-dense foods and stay away from sweet treats. Parties and trick or treating make for lots of situations where you’ll want to have healthier alternatives. Of course, the goal is to still have some spooky fun–so consider these ideas we’ve rounded […]
30 Jan 2024
1 min read

Back to School: Kids Breakfast and Lunch Ideas
Summer is coming to a swift end (say it isn’t so!) and that means one thing: It’s back to school time! Which also means it’s back to school meal making routines. We know transitions can be tough, especially if it’s your child’s first year in school. We’re here to make it a little easier for […]
19 Jan 2024
2 min read
Sweet Cajun Sausage and Potatoes Recipe
Hi Munchkin Blog readers! @lunchesandlittles here! It’s been a few months, but I am back with another recipe to share and I am super excited to be doing so. Last time I shared it was summertime and now here we are with school days now in full swing. Sometimes I seriously cannot believe how fast […]
19 Jan 2024
5 min read

Do’s and Don’ts: How to Support Breastfeeding Moms
Women supporting women. It’s a beautiful thing to see in any context, but especially when it comes to motherhood, which often feels fraught from the start. Breastfeeding, formula feeding, how to handle career post-kids—every choice a mother makes is highly personal, and for some inexplicable reason, hotly debated by everyone and (ahem!) their mother. The […]
5 Jan 2024
3 min read

The Best Bath Toys to Maximize Learning
You already know that play is an integral part of early childhood learning and development. Add in some water and carefully selected toys, and bath time becomes a clean slate for engaging little minds through play! Check out some of our favorite bath toys that squeeze out extra fun and learning in the tub. […]
11 May 2021
4 min read