by Natalia Stasenko | Jun 28, 2018 | Division of responsibility in feeding, Feeding strategies, Picky eating
Many kids with selective eating experience anxiety. For some children, it is more pronounced and can even be at the root of their eating difficulties. In some cases kids use coping strategies, like relying on mealtime distractions like TV or iPads, to help them feel...
by Natalia Stasenko | Apr 25, 2018 | Division of responsibility in feeding, Feeding strategies, Picky eating
It is not my first post about screens at mealtimes but as I am rereading my older article I feel that I need to dive deeper into the "why" behind using screens. Today I would like to invite you to explore the motives behind this common feeding strategy. In a...
by Natalia Stasenko | Nov 2, 2017 | Child nutrition, Division of responsibility in feeding, Feeding strategies
How often do your kids start their meal with a chocolate macaron? This is exactly what my 3-year-old did yesterday, and I am completely fine with it. Are you puzzled? Let me explain why I allowed this to happen, and I hope you will let your kids do the same - start...
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 | Jun 3, 2015 | Division of responsibility in feeding, Feeding strategies
Do you do your best to listen carefully and validate your child's opinion? Do you avoid embarrassing him, especially in the presence of others? Do you teach your child to be confident and independent? Does all of the above apply to mealtimes? Here is a story my 6 year...
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 7, 2014 | Division of responsibility in feeding, Feeding strategies, Recipes
This post has been originally published on Today I Ate a Rainbow blog. I think it sums up very nicely the dinnertime strategy I have to use on many nights when the final dish may be too challenging for my little eaters. If you are a parent of a picky eater, you...
by Natalia Stasenko | Mar 20, 2014 | Division of responsibility in feeding, Feeding strategies, Starting solids
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by Natalia Stasenko | Mar 7, 2014 | Division of responsibility in feeding, Feeding strategies
A question from a reader: "After starting following the Division of Responsibility in feeding, my child chooses only the “safe” food I include in the family meals. Before following the DOR principle, I would prepare a separate balanced meal for him like a pb&J...
by Natalia Stasenko | Dec 30, 2013 | Division of responsibility in feeding, Feeding strategies, Videos with tips
I recorded this video on How to Stop Preparing Separate Meals in order to help my clients and other parents who are struggling to please their fussy eaters. Many of them end up spending hours in the kitchen preparing 2, 3 or more separate meals every day. The point I...
by Natalia Stasenko | Dec 19, 2013 | Division of responsibility in feeding, Feeding strategies, Videos with tips
Problem: Here is a question I got from a reader recently: "My 2 and 4 year old kids love pb&j. I would like them to eat a balanced meal, so should I provide just one sandwich and allow them to pick and choose sides to fill up?" Sticking to familiar and favorite...
by Natalia Stasenko | Sep 2, 2013 | Division of responsibility in feeding, Feeding strategies, Picky eating, Snacks
This post was originally published on Stone Soup, blog of Food and Nutrition Magazine. Many families have special shelves or drawers in the kitchen cupboards where they keep “kid-friendly” foods. Some parents allow kids to choose a snack from the shelf if they ate...
