Mama Knows

Table Behavior

Refusals, food throwing, distractions — what’s going on, and how do you respond?

Nov 5 • 

Anna Ilnitskaia

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How much and when? Let’s talk about feeding rhythm and portions.

This part of the series is all about the practical side of starting solids: how much food to offer, how often to feed, and what to do if your baby eats…

Nov 2 • 

Anna Ilnitskaia

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October 2025

Starting Solids: Purées, Finger Foods, or BLW?

Which Approach to Choose — and Can You Mix Them?

Oct 28 • 

Anna Ilnitskaia

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When to Start Solids and What to Start With: 4 Essential Questions Answered.

Questions about starting solids are some of the most common ones I hear.

Oct 25 • 

Anna Ilnitskaia

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September 2025

"He doesn’t eat anything!" — How to stop fighting over food and start trusting your child.

What the Division of Responsibility is — and why this simple approach helps make mealtimes calmer and more connected.

Sep 21 • 

Anna Ilnitskaia

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Why Does My Toddler Keep Throwing Food—and Even the Plate—Off the Table?

Part 2. Preventing food-throwing and building long-term trust

Sep 14 • 

Anna Ilnitskaia

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Why Does My Toddler Keep Throwing Food—and Even the Plate—Off the Table?

Part 1. Why toddlers throw food — and how to respond with care

Sep 8 • 

Anna Ilnitskaia

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June 2025

"What if they just don’t want to eat?" A gentle guide to pressure-free feeding

What responsive feeding is - and how it helps take the stress out of mealtimes.

Jun 23 • 

Anna Ilnitskaia

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“I can’t nurse all night anymore. I’m exhausted…”

Why toddlers keep waking to nurse - and how to change it gently

Jun 22 • 

Anna Ilnitskaia

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April 2025

What You Can Give Your Child Instead of Candy

Because treats shouldn't come with guilt

Apr 27 • 

Anna Ilnitskaia

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Flaxseed - My Little Secret in Desserts You Don’t Have to Hide

How one humble seed became essential in my plant-based kitchen.

Apr 20 • 

Anna Ilnitskaia

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January 2025

Why Frequent Nursing Is the Key to Breastfeeding Success

How Feeding on Demand Supports Your Baby’s Growth and Your Milk Supply

Jan 12 • 

Anna Ilnitskaia

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