The FEEd Lab

10/04/2026

We’re here today with our gardener, Libby, sharing an update on what's going on at the garden of one of our North Carolina Head Start centers and why she loves getting children out in the garden!

12/03/2026

Check out the latest publication on our signature program, PEAS! If you're curious about what the PEAS program entails, all the details are right here for you!

Publication: https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S1499404626000059

20/02/2026

This month we're celebrating the weather getting a little bit warmer... warm enough to plant in the garden! Check out these kiddos at a Head Start in NC getting their hands dirty in the garden as they start growing their own fruits and vegetables!

04/02/2026

February is National Children's Dental Health Month! Check out the American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry's list of simple habits that make a difference!

12/01/2026

Do mealtimes feel like a tug-of-war in your household? If so, check out this helpful resource from the SOS Approach to Feeding for practical ideas to reduce stress and bring more ease to family meals. Have questions? Feel free to DM us - our FEEd team includes Registered Dietitians and SOS-trained professionals who are happy to help.

If mealtimes have started to feel stressful, you’re not alone. ✨ Here's our blog that shares simple, realistic strategies parents can use to support positive eating habits and calmer family meals. 🍽️

𝐷𝑜𝑛'𝑡 𝑚𝑖𝑠𝑠 𝑜𝑢𝑡 𝑜𝑛 𝑡ℎ𝑒 𝑓𝑢𝑙𝑙 𝑏𝑙𝑜𝑔—𝑐ℎ𝑒𝑐𝑘 𝑡ℎ𝑒 𝑙𝑖𝑛𝑘 𝑖𝑛 𝑡ℎ𝑒 𝑐𝑜𝑚𝑚𝑒𝑛𝑡𝑠!💡

22/12/2025

As the year comes to a close, we want to take a moment to thank all the incredible early childhood educators, families, and partners who make our work at FEEd possible. Your dedication to nurturing young learners inspires us every day!
Wishing you a holiday season filled with joy, rest, and meaningful moments around the table. We look forward to another year of learning, growing, and sharing with you in 2026!

03/12/2025

We’re excited to have been featured in a recent NC State article highlighting our Farm to ECE work with a Columbus County Head Start through support from the Healthy ROOTS project and the Global One Health Academy! Looking forward to getting seeds in the raised beds in a few short months!

Read the article here: https://cals.ncsu.edu/agricultural-and-human-sciences/news/garden-of-love-cultivating-curiosity-and-community-health/

01/12/2025

The holidays are filled with lots of wonderful things, including tasty treats! Navigating sweets in the holidays may seem daunting, especially with little ones. Check out this resource for tips on how to treat holiday sweets!

04/11/2025

👀 Did you know it’s important to teach kids how to spit at the table?

That’s right! Teaching children how to politely remove food from their mouth helps them feel safe and confident as they explore new and not-yet-preferred foods.

Imagine not being able to take food out of your mouth - no chewy piece of fatty meat, no spicy bite, no surprise bone or shell! For children, that’s what it can feel like if they think they have to swallow everything they try. When we show them it’s okay to remove food politely, we support their curiosity!

Try this:
1. Let children know it’s okay not to like every food.
2. Model how to quietly and politely remove food.
3. Provide them with a napkin for this, if needed.

Every exposure, touch, smell, lick, spit, or swallow, is a step in the right direction!