When Della was born, all of Serenity’s attention rightfully went to the baby, and I discovered how much emotional and practical support I had grown dependent on. It’s hard to admit, but on an unconscious level I still want someone to take care of me. Now suddenly my wife has an actual child to raise, and any parental-like support I used to receive went to Della. I had to step up to not only parent my new child, but also to parent my inner child.
Potty training is hard, and boy did we mess it up! After two weeks of chasing around a naked baby and cleaning up mess after mess, it finally leveled out to something more manageable. In this video, we share some of the major mistakes we made and how you can avoid them!
Your baby needs healthy fats in their diet. We all do! So what exactly does that mean and how should you think about it for your little one 6 months to 2 years old? This is what we’ll tackle in this blog. Let us take you through our favorite fat fun facts.
What if someone locked you in a chair and insisted you eat when you didn’t want to? Or followed you around shoveling food in your mouth? Even our pets feed themselves. I was treating Della like a plant that I must feed and water for it to grow. When in reality, she’s a person who gets hungry, enjoys good food, and will happily eat as much as she needs to. Here are some tips we learned to stop the toddler mealtime battles.
We've been awarded the Clean Label Project Purity Award! The Clean Label Projectrandom selects and tests products for over 200 different contaminants including heavy metals, glyphosate, agrochemicals, plastics, and other toxins. They have now independently verified what we already knew, that our foods are among the cleanest on the market. Read more about what this award means.
Joe and I have been running the business from home while caring for our 20-month-old Della. I know many parents are in this same situation, so here are some tips on how we're optimizing the situation!
Getting your kid to eat a serving of heart or beef liver might not be an easy task but we can assure you it’s worth it. Katie Forrest, advisor and cofounder of Force of Nature, shares several tips on how to make the job much easier.
During this international health crisis it can be difficult to know what to do. Many people are sick, terrified, or struggling financially. But many of us are not. Here are six things we can do to help.
We’re a community. And wow, that word has taken on a new meaning. There is nothing more important to us at Serenity Kids than the health and safety of our community, so we wanted to share some tips on staying healthy and sane during these times of uncertainty and also answer a few questions we have received. Please continue to check back for more updates on shipping or inventory.
Some people say that the way to a man's heart is through his stomach. This was true... but for the both of us! Joe and I really enjoy spending time in the kitchen together so we thought we'd share some of our favorite quick and simple romantic recipes for Valentine's Day! We hope you try this delicious meal made with love and get to spend time in the kitchen cooking, laughing, and creating memories together.
The first years of a child’s life involve rapid growth and development. Several nutrients are necessary to support different aspects of your little one’s development, but one in particular is the star when it comes to baby’s brain: DHA. So what is DHA and why is it important?
Atlanta-based pediatrician, Dr. Jennifer Shu, says, "When done safely, rough play can give your older baby or toddler a sense of freedom and movement, help them learn what their body can do, promote balance and coordination and foster trust." Here are the guidelines that our co-founder, Joe Carr, set to keep Della safe and Serenity comfortable.
Check out our free, revolutionary ebook by Dr. Sarah Ballantyne (The Paleo Mom) and Serenity Kids co-founder Serenity Carr. Learn the essential nutrients needed for baby's growth, macronutrient ratios, how to make a balanced meal, and more.
