Most of you know that I don’t post many personal details about our children on my blog. I’ve discussed it here. I occasionally share photos (as with today’s post) that show them as part of our family, but without identifying their faces and features. For the most part, I like to keep them anonymous so that they have their own life journeys apart from my blogging as an author.
Still, I AM a vegan mom of three strapping vegan girls! And, I realize that this is a unique perspective as a vegan author and blogger, and that I have useful information and experiences to share. I receive e-mails and comments daily about vegan parenting. So I know you are searching for more information and insight – either as vegans moving into parenthood… or parents moving into veganhood!
Last week I was struck with the idea to do a series on feeding vegan children. I should mention that I do share many family-friendly tips in my cookbooks, especially in Let Them Eat Vegan. There is an entire section in the back of the book called “Powering the Vegan Family” and “The Plant-Powered Lunchbox”. Plus, I sprinkle advice and tips all through the recipes. But, after a brief discussion on facebook (as well as numerous e-mails these past few weeks), I decided it was time to consider a “Feeding Your Plant-Powered Children” series – here, on my blog.
If I start this series, I need information from YOU. I need to know… what pieces of the puzzle you are missing, what stresses you, what is difficult, what is too time-consuming? I’d like to have a “Feeding Vegan Kids Wish List” of sorts. Tell me where you need help! Is it recipes? Day to day tips? Meal planning and preparation ideas? Social situation advice? Help with ingredient groups (ex: nuts or beans)? Lunch strategies? Snack ideas?
Tell me – What information would YOU like to tap into from this vegan mom of three?
My intuition tells me I am on track with this idea. I will run with this series if the response here is strong. I am off to Summerfest this week, and will work on ideas once I return. So, please comment if this is something you’d like. And, equally important – please share this idea to recruit more feedback. The buttons are above to share to pinterest, fb, etc, so get the word out – so I can get the word in!
elana says
What a great idea. I am especially interested in what are the best foods i can feed my kids so i know they are nutritionally covered and don’t have any deficiencies. Also would love recipes for maid dishes. And possibly great healthy breakfast as well. any thing you write about,i’m sure will be great info for all of us. Thank you!
Lisa says
I am a new vegan thanks to my 1 yr old daughter. Since learning so much about what foods I want to put in her body I realized that I was not doing myself a favour by eating meat & dairy. I am making my way through LTEV and am loving it! I would love to see more recipes for when babies transition from eating just pureed food to more mainstream meals that mom & dad can eat. I would also like to hear your thoughts on the social situations of raising a vegan family. Most of my friends look at me like I am nuts. But I can’t honestly say my body has ever felt this amazing. I love plants!
Heather Mora says
me too! my daughter is 13 months old. my husband and I are on our first week of no dairy and meat… but so far we haven’t changed anything for our little one – but my goal is to wean her off dairy soon!
Jennifer @ kidoing! says
I love this idea, Dreena! While I understand you wanting to have anonymity for your children, it’s reassuring to concerned parents to see a vegan family that is thriving. My kids eat really well and I can’t complain, but I would love some suggestions on how to live in a non-vegan world – especially when kids are involved in social situations. I’d also love to know your tips on instilling vegan values in your children – and any thoughts on how not to draw too much attention to diet in efforts to avoid any eating issues in the future. Hope that all makes sense. Thanks for this series!
kate s says
this is a great idea. i want ideas for super fast (and cheap!) but delicious and nutritious dinners for my starting-to-be-picky toddler please! that are also interesting enough for me and my husband as well if possible.
Jennifer Halabi says
Fantastic idea. I’d love meal-planning ideas, especially the protein component.