by Natalia Stasenko | Nov 22, 2016 | Child nutrition, Division of responsibility in feeding, Feeding strategies, Picky eating
Well, life is busy with Thanksgiving just round the corner. But for those of us with picky eaters in the family the thought of another mealtime drama accompanied by helpful (not) remarks of family members and friends is excruciating. So I thought it would be helpful...
by Natalia Stasenko | May 24, 2016 | Child nutrition, Feeding strategies, Picky eating
As a registered dietitian, I am well aware of the wonders good nutrition can do. And still, despite all the knowledge and credentials behind my belt, striving for a perfect diet is much lower on my priority list than fostering a healthy relationship with food for my...
by Natalia Stasenko | Jan 22, 2016 | Child nutrition, Videos with tips
Brrrr, it is freezing outside! No wonder many parents are worried about their children getting endless colds in the winter. One of the questions I was asked on Vidoyen was about vitamins that help children stay healthy. While I do not recommend any particular...
by Natalia Stasenko | Sep 2, 2015 | Child nutrition, Feeding strategies, Starting solids
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by Natalia Stasenko | Aug 20, 2014 | Child nutrition, Division of responsibility in feeding, Starting solids
This is the first post from a three-topic interview series focused on nutrition for toddlers that was originally published on Eczema Blues website. This part is called "How much kid need to eat". I was interviewed by Mei Marcie aka MarcieMom, an amazing mom who is...
by Natalia Stasenko | Jul 25, 2014 | Child nutrition, Feeding strategies, Starting solids
A question I recently got from one of my online seminar participants: "Hi Natalia- hope you are well! I listened to the feeding bytes webcast on 9-18 month old eating last week- very helpful! E just turned one and we will start tomorrow on the transition to milk from...
by Natalia Stasenko | May 16, 2014 | Child nutrition
One of the most common questions I get in my workshops and online classes is the one on sugar in our kids' diets. The recent debut of "Fed Up" added to the parents' concerns. In my opinion, blaming all our health problems on just one food is an example of...
by Natalia Stasenko | Feb 15, 2014 | Child nutrition, Feeding strategies
Mom, can you buy soda? Pretty please! PLeeeeease!!!!! After a week of getting this request every time we go shopping, I realized something needed to be done. Should I just explain to my kids how bad soda is for their health? They still have a very limited...
by Natalia Stasenko | Jan 27, 2014 | Child nutrition
Do you know if your child is getting enough fiber? It is one of the nutrients, along with vitamin D, calcium, magnesium, and potassium, that many American children fall short on. Babies do not need a lot of fiber because it interferes with nutrient absorption by...
