My ambitious goal with this post is to cover two closely related topics - the misperceptions about carbs in kids' diet and the importance of accepted foods at each meal. In many traditional cultures around the world, meals are accompanied by a plain side dish,...
If you have been reading my blog or following me on social for a while, you know I am a big proponent of family-style meals. And if mealtimes are a struggle, serving your meals family or buffet style may immediately reduce the stress levels of kids (and adults). ...
If you’re like most parents, you want your kids to grow up to be healthy adults who enjoy a variety of nutritious foods and listen to their body hunger-satiety cues. But with all the nutrition information available to us now, it is so easy to feel the pressure to...
With the summer in the full swing, those of us in warmer climates become concerned about how much exactly our children should be drinking. This post is about water and how to help your child stay hydrated. Make sure to download the chart on how much water kids need,...
Eating dinner as a family is a modern trend I am very happy to follow and recommend to others. So many of you juggle busy schedules to spend quality time with the kids and partners and model good eating habits. But the reality is that churning out meals every...
Feeding a child who seems tinier than their friends is a difficult task. A skipped meal may seem like a wasted opportunity to get more calories. Constant comparison to friends and other siblings is emotionally draining. If you think your child is small and...
More and more modern families choose to eat fewer animal products, whether for environmental, health or ethical reasons. But are vegetarian and vegan diets healthy for children? In general, the more restricted is the diet, the harder it is for kids to get all...
A nutritional concern is frequently the main reason why parents seek help for their picky eaters. With a limited eating repertoire, it is quite understandable to think that kids are not getting enough nutrition to grow and develop optimally. But are our...
I am Natalia, a registered dietitian, child nutritionist and mom of three. I love helping families raise healthy and happy eaters, resolve feeding problems, eat well with food allergies and enjoy family meals in simple and delicious ways.