Alicia, glad you explained their sugar intake to the ones that were having meltdowns over this. Although, its crazy that you had to. Your loyal viewers know that you are not just feeding them sugar all the time for goodness sakes. Such sweeties.❤
Alicia, you are doing a wonderful job with these little girls, making sure that they get to experience so many different types of food. They are well taken care of!
I haven't given any of comments lately as been having phone problems..but still viewing every day. The girls always makes my heart smile. You are the most amazing and fabulous Mom I have ever had seen..❤🎉🎉 .
Miss Guin, "I want more, please" and "One more please 3:48 ". She is so out-going and her personality shows it. Miss Ana is quieter and very vocal when she wants to be...not an introvert but thinks about situations before she vocalize her opinion. These girls are just so darn sweet in all ways. Love them! ❤😂
Couldn't quite believe how quickly precious Guin went from chocolate pretzels to "booies"😂. Great job, Alicia! The world could use lots more moms just like you.😊❤
Alicia, you have it totally right. Even a cup of blueberries has 15 grams of sugar. But in fruits there are also needed healthy vitamins and minerals, so eat those blueberries! During my interview to teach nutrition to families for a large university, I expressed that I did not believe there are "good" foods or "bad" foods, unless there is an allergy to the food. I got the job there and worked for many years until I needed to retire.
Alicia, I did the same with my daughter. We didn't deny treats. We simply monitored how much she ate, and now as an adult, she eats sweets in moderation. Your daughters are learning a lot with how you manage their meals. It amazes me how well they behave and how a little at a time and with kindness you are teaching manners, boundaries, kindness, etc. They are such beautiful girls.
I love listening to Ana talk today she was so cute wearing her pretzel on her finger. Guinevere wanting baby blueberries then saying come here baby blueberries. Such beautiful girls.
When my boys were growing up we had one day out of the month that they got to pick what's for dinner..we had cake and ice cream quite a bit for dinner...they grew up fine
@@sharonzulick5715 Fortunately, most of the viewers here are adult enough to know that public videos do not automatically give the right to criticize or lecture the channel owners and they respect parents' decisions for their own children. Do you go to other tables in a restaurant where children are sitting and tell the parents what they should do and how? Or when you visit other families?
Alicia, you are a smart woman, don't believe foods should be banned in children's diets. They need to learn that everything we shouldn't have is OK in moderation. This makes going to birthdays etc easier for them and most of the time they don't look for things such as a sugar. These girls get the most amazing variety of foods to try.
@@HappyLife-wv5ms Alicia gives the girls sweets in a controlled setting at the dinner table. Not in front of the TV or while playing, but within the normal time for a snack. I don't call that encouraging, but offering a controlled approach.
@@Jam22113Sorry but you missed my point. She is offering a non nutritional sugary food when they were fine with plain pretzels. Why even do this? They will have lots of opportunities to eat sweets in their lives. Way too much sugar addiction in the US.
@@Jam22113 I believe it'll give them a healhier outlook on when to eat sugery snacks. I used to sneak and eat them. I still do as an adult. It sucks. I have a very unhealthy relationship with food.
@@carolwisniewski6740 Oh dear, I don't seem to be able to express myself clearly today.🥴😂 I don't disagree at all, if that's how it was understood. I know it from my own childhood, when everything sweet was forbidden and there were rarely desserts. Later, this also manifested itself in the fact that sweets became irresistible. That's why I think Alicia's approach is very good, also because she does it in a controlled setting instead of giving the girls something between official meals or snacks.
Alicia you are such a great Mom I love hearing stories about your childhood and wish you shared a little more. I can definitely tell you had a special relationship with your family and I know your girls will love hearing about it too. The girls are so smart and very well mannered. I live in NJ also so I can relate to the ice cream and fudge stories. Thank you for sharing your special family with us
Alicia, you don't need to explain yourself, in what you feed and how much you give to your adorable little girls. Some people will moan and criticise what ever you do. Those who don't like what they see, needn't watch, its that simple.
Your theory on the subject of withholding sweets is correct. When older and able to get them they would overload! JMO2. --- Anna's side eye is hilarious! That is the quietest I've ever seen them. "Come to me. Baby and mama 'boo bees' !" lol Gwen is so funny. Love her good-byes! - Thanks for sharing; warms my heart.
You should not feel the need to explain why you feed your babies what you do. There are people who are going to judge no matter what and it's really none of their business what you feed your family. I would simply delete their complaints and forget all about them and live your best life with those precious girls. You're an awesome mother and your husband is an awesome daddy. And you have two beautiful and intelligent young ladies. I love how you are giving them the experiences of trying new foods.
Omg. You are their mother. You do as you see fit. You're a very calm, loving mother. From a personal stand point, my siblings and I, we were given healthy & unhealthy food to try; never forced to eat what we clearly didn't like. We did have to try it. We're all well-rounded individuals who love garden/farm raised food to chocolate covered pretzels lol ❤ thanks Mom & Dad!! Keep up the great work Alicia
I agree with you mom. I think you should allow your girls to have those types of treats every now and then. It's all a part of enjoying being a child with those memorable child like pleasures.❤
You do a wonderful job balancing their diets. Showing them both the sweets & the regular stuff. I liked how with cotton candy they wanted fruit after a bite or 2. They know the difference. Very smart little girls. ❤
Hearing the girls crunching away has given me pretzel-envy 🤣Distracting them from asking for more with the blueberries was a genius move and love how you did it so matter-of-factly and casual, no big deal - was great. See you morrow, row, row, row little ones 😘😘
Alicia, you are doing an excellent job with integrating the sweets here & there. I agree with your position. Girls loved those chocolate covered pretzels too!❤
Ya really only one? I'd be having a tantrum 😅😅😅 A baby blueberry come ere, come ere ,with such tenderness I wanted to hug her. So darn precious. Chris from Michigan
You are doing exactly what I did with my boys. They were raised eating a variety of foods even the occasional sweets and have grown up eating so many different foods. They are adults now and love to cook and eat a large variety of food. They are also very healthy and my granddaughters are being raised the same way. They love fruit and veggies and all kinds of things. So good job Alicia. You and your husband are doing a great job!
What may sound like negative comments, if stated respectfully, can be considered as constructive criticism. I haven't met the perfect person yet, and I am 72 yrs. old. If something is said ugly or rude, then yes, don't just ignore, delete!! JMO.
@@joanbenson4381 How they raise their children is none of your business...constructive or not. I have never met a parent who appreciates interference from strangers.
@@trishmich1864 I wasn't interfering with her methods. There's a difference between interfering and suggesting. If you re-read my statement you will (maybe) see that I was agreeing with her. -- I agree with you, ignorant parents (and people) don't understand or appreciate tips on doing things. -Alicia and Walt appear to be educated, creative, fun, and filled with love for Anna and Gwen and each other. Their treatment, raising, of their children is the way I wish all parents would be.
My dear Alicia, you don’t need to explain the girls diet to anyone. I have never seen children eating such a variety of foods and enjoying them!! They love their fruits, big or small blueberries!!! When I think of the children that are eating ready meals and other processed foods it makes me realise how lucky your children are! They have even inspired me to try different foods and I am 62 !!! Now having Greek yogurt and blueberries for my breakfast 😂🤣😂🤣 so I thank you Barton family. Have a lovely day ❤️
They went after those chocolate covered pretzels, didn’t they? Even so, they sure looked happy when you presented the blueberries. They are so adorable, sweet, and smart. You set a great example, Alicia. Thanks for bringing some joy and love to all of us.
Alicia you don’t have to explain yourself. These two angels are well taken care of..you and Walt are doing a wonderful job. I love watching their daily adventures. See you tomorrow row row
You do a perfectly great job in how you are raising Gwin & Ana. Any new sign language words that you are working on with the girls. As smart as they are, they could probably get 1 or 2 new words every week or so when you show them. Always remenber that as parents you & Walt have to follow your way to teach the girls as they continue to blossom in their growth. They bring me much pleasure everyday and to me other folks. Thank you so much for sharing.❤❤❤❤❤❤
Mrs. Barton, I must say, you have a very healthy approach towards food ... very consciences but not extreme ... a perfect balance ... you don't deprive, you don't force, you don't preach and because of that the girls are developing healthy eating habits ... you're one awesome mama ❤
I think as a first time mommy you are doing a wonderful job and I totally agree with you I also love your stories and I wish you would share more the girls certainly have a great mom that's for sure .
@@Rachel-yc5hplovesIsrael RACHEL ,I THANK YOU VERY MUCH FOR YOUR BLESSING FOR PASSOVER. I SEE YOUR NAME IS RACHEL AND MY NAME IS SARA ,THE NAMES OF THE MOTERS IN THE BIBLE. YOU ARE VERY KIND AND MOVED ME VERY MUCH. IF YOU ARE ALSO CELEBRATING PASSOVER LET IT BE A HAPPY PASSOVER FOR YOU AND YOUR FAMILY. WISHING GOOD TIMES PEACE AND QUIET WITH GOD HELP. ALL THE BEST. SARA.🌹❤😊 חג פסח שמח!!
They eat the most amazing balanced diet! They eat more vegetables and fruits than most adults I know. And, they like the crispy seaweed! You know what you are doing ❤
Hello dear Barton family ! The chocolade pretzels looks delicious... yummy yummy 😃😃... you don't have to explain anything Alicia, you are doing a great job and are a fantastic mother 🤗👏👍... wow... the blueberries are so big 🫐 ... and the baby blueberrie was so cute 🤭🤣☺️... bye my favorite family...have a fantastic day 🌞...see you tomorrow row row 💖💖🥰🥰😘😘🤗🤗
Wunderschönen, guten Abend liebe Renate! Hoffe du hattest einen angenehmen Tag. Mir ging es heute schon viel besser und auch die Sonne hat sich wieder gezeigt. 🌞Das war eine knusprige Folge heute mit den Bretzeln. 🥨Ein Snack ganz nach dem Geschmack der beiden Prinzessinnen. 🩷💜Man kann sich kaum vorstellen wie es möglich ist, dass die beiden von Tag zu Tag noch niedlicher werden. 🥰Dir wünsche ich nun einen fantastischen Abend, sende liebe Grüsse und eine herzliche Umarmung. 🤗💕See you tomow-ow-ow. 🙋♀😂❤
@@Jam22113 Einen wunderschönen guten Abend liebe Jaqueline! Vielen herzlichen Dank für deine liebe Nachricht 🤗 es freut mich sehr, dass es dir heute wieder besser geht 👍🍀... Bei uns ist es kalt, es hat vormittags geregnet und es war sehr windig 🌧🌬... ! Die beiden Prinzessinnen werden echt jeden Tag entzückender 🥰🥰... liebe Jacqueline ich wünsche dir einen wunderschönen Abend, liebe Grüße und eine grosse Umarmung 🤗😘💕 ...see you tomorrow row row 🤭🤣☺️
I love the way Ana bit into her pretzel and quickly nodded her head, as if to say "Yes, this is good". 😂 And then she said it. I love these girls ❤ I, too am glad Guin still says Tomorrowrowrowrowrow"😊
Alicia, you are doing a wonderful job with your girls. The foods you introduce provide a good balance and they seem to enjoy fresh fruit to sweets anyway! The occasional treat, as you said, won't hurt anyone. Balance is key. You have beautiful, happy, healthy, intelligent and curious young ladies and I can't thank you enough for giving us the opportunity to share the day to day snapshots as they grow! Have a great day Bartons! See you 'morrowow!🥰
Alicia, it is so clear that your girls are beautiful, smart, confident, healthy, & loved. You don't owe anyone explanations for what you feed your children. If they regularly watch your channel, it is very clear that they have a more varied diet than many adults. Some people just look for something to complain about bc they either want to control the world, think they're smarter than anyone else, or just want to make everyone as miserable as they are themselves. Wish you & your lovely family all the best!
@tracisnow4897 I agree! Sometimes when I read comments from people who feel free to judge or criticize Alicia and her parenting, I hear one of my favorite Billy Joel songs in my head..."keep it to yourself it's my life" - LOL! I want to tell them "go ahead with your own life, leave the Bartons alone"! ❣😉🎼🎶🎵🎶
100% agree with allowing them a sweet treat and your correct if you are to strict it can backfire , they have a very well balanced diet from what i can see and your doing a wonderful job introducing new foods for them . bottom line is your there parents and you will do what is best for them as they grow . keep up the good work Barton parents ,
Alicia, don't listen to the naysayers. You are doing a wonderful job of introducing new and varied foods to the girls. Everything in moderation is the way to go. I love now how you "negotiate" with them to make sure they really try things ie "take one more bite of this and I'll get you that". And if in doubt, give them something to dip in and they'll be good. Love watching them!
Exactly. You just limit something- not take it completely away. We were taught that in our diabetes class. I think I’ll go get me some chocolate pretzels. Those looked good!
Alicia, you reminded me of Friday nights as a child. My mom and dad would take me and my siblings to the local Braums here in Ponca City, Oklahoma every Friday night after my dad would get off work. It is such a precious memory, as my dad worked hard and my mother raised us on very little money. They always made sure we didn't go without, and I can remember looking at all the different flavors being so excited as 5 year old. Oh I miss my mom and dad so much. Thanks for the memories 🍦💝
@@joyt7754 Yes, mine too. And I love peppermint. I added a tablespoon of mint choc chip ice cream to my coffee a couple of weeks ago, and it was so delicious🙂
My husband was denied sweets as a young child and would steal Sucrets from the medicine cabinet or stick his hand in a box of powdered sugar. These girls eat a very well rounded diet, with more fruits and vegetables than most toddlers eat!! Great job, mama!
Wow you have managed it great way with blue berries I thought girls might get obsessed with chocolate but you shifted them towards blue berries in no time great job thanks for sharing.
They def have more good food then bad, and a sweet treat is so necessary, they will choose what they like and have the knowledge and be exposed to everything. You are wonderful parents….❤
Don’t worry what others say!!! You are rocking it ! Our daughter exposed so many textures and tastes to our grands and they Are like your girls …. They love everything!
I agree. I think it is terrible people think they can tell you how to raise your children. They are healthy, beautiful ,well behaved and intelligent little children. You must be doing something right❤
How can anyone say they are getting too much sugar? I've noticed they would rather have fruit than anything.you and their dad are great parents.they are growing so fast.
Dear Alicia, your girls are healthy, happy, inquisitive and learn quickly. They are the best proof that you are a caring, loving and well-informed mom. 💕 There will always be people who want to tell others what to do. Fortunately, you are steadfast and are going your own, sensible way, even when it comes to sugar. 👍🌼🙋♀❤
Your feeding techniques are absolutely great, Alicia! Balance is the key. Agree that restricting something now may cause rebellion and over indulgence (or under indulgence) later. Not making a big deal about foods and happy mealtimes are key to mentally healthy food habits, imho! ❤
You seem to be a very good mommy. I love the bartering with their food. I just wish you did not have to explain yourself to outsiders who should not care how you raise your babies. You do a great job. God bless your family!!
Nothing wrong with the occasional sweet treat!!! I let mine experience sweets, and they turned out happy and healthy lol They are growing so much!!!! ❤️
Alicia. We only see 10-15 minutes of your day. They try new foods all the time and they like veggies! You're a great mama. ❤ and, don't forget the berries 😊
I can't believe people criticize you for supposedly giving the girls too many sweets. What we see is just a small slice of theirday, plus anyone who watches even a couple of posts knows that you're pretty particular about what the twins eat and are very knowledgeable about nutrition. The girls clearly prefer fruit over treats.I love how they get excited about apples and "boos" (blueberries). You and Walt are exemplary parents.
Your girls get more variety in their diets than most adults! Teaching them to eat "unhealthy" treats in moderation is an important life lesson. Kids that are not allowed to eat or even try certain foods have been known to binge eat them when their parents aren't around.
Sometimes when you ban kids from eating certain foods, like sweets, then they will try to sneak them. It’s better just to allow them to have it every once in awhile.
When kids this young don't KNOW what is out there, how can they sneak them? No need to introduce them, this early to 'junk food". That can come later, when they see an adult eating that or some kid. What am I saying? ALICIA eats this stuff, is why it is in the house! Never mind. lol
I think that you do a great job of offering the girls a wide variety of all kinds of delicious & nutritious foods, and its always presented in such an appetizing manner! They love fruit & that is so good!! Having the occasional sweet treat is part of a balanced diet! So, I agree with you 100%
Children need to experience many tastes. A little sugar will not harm them. They eat a lot of things I wouldn’t try. Love seeing these two precious girls.❤❤❤
you don't have to explain yourself!! ur an awesome mom and they are amazing kids and have an amazing balanced life and are just amazing souls!! they are your kids and u get to decide how to raise them not any of us watching!! Your amazing!!!
GWIN looks at the plate presented and if she is certain she knows what it is , she automatically says “ i like it” but when she is not certain her comment is “ I don’t like it ! ANNA seems to try it first either way ! Sweet video, see you tomorrow row row row row ! ❤❤❤❤
You give them such a variety of foods and snacks but very balanced. I love watching your girls so darn cute. You are doing a great job. Thank you for letting us be a small part of your day.
You are so right with the sweet things they are so love there fruit and veg which is lovely to watch they both have such great personalities never fails to make you smile🥰
