High Calorie Food Options for an Underweight Child
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 comparing to friends and other siblings is emotionally draining. If you think your child is small and...
Should I give my child a bedtime snack?
A pediatric dietitian’s take on bedtime snacking. When bedtime snack is a good idea, when and how to offer bedtime snacks.
Want your child to try new food? Try this messy strategy.
How to help children develop a healthy relationship with food and their bodies through food play. An interview with a pediatric dietitian.
Constipation in children: symptoms and treatment options
When my kids were younger, they used to report back to me after each bowel movement. I am not going to share all the descriptive details we went into, but you get the idea: this topic has always been fairly important in our household. Dietitians love to talk poop! But...
Is BLW a safe and nutritious way to start solids? The latest research recommendations.
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The hidden reason your child has trouble eating
Do you wonder why your child is so selective in her eating? While there is never a simple answer to this question, we know that feeding problems typically arise from a whole bouquet of reasons. These reasons include, among others, sensory challenges, oral motor...
Just how picky is your picky eater? Types of feeding problems in children.
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Mega list of nutritious snack ideas for kids (PLUS when, where and how to serve snack)
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Why is your toddler is refusing to eat?
This blog post has been in the works for a while because I wanted to cast a large net to help as many of you as possible while staying specific enough to actually be helpful. Food refusal is one of the most frustrating things kids can do. If your toddler ever rejected...
What if your child does not want to eat breakfast?
If your child refuses breakfast, here are a few possible reasons why and the steps you can take to help your child eat breakfast.
