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...
Curious about how your child may feel about trying new food? Imagine yourself in front of a plate of roasted CRICKETS in a respectable restaurant, with the chief standing in front of you and describing nutritional and environmental benefits of toasted crickets! (Real...
Does your child skip meals? Mine certainly do from time to time. Whenever they are served a big snack at a playdate or get a treat at a birthday party, they are not that interested in the dinner offerings. It does not worry me that much, however, despite the...
How do you feel when your kids refuse the meal you lovingly prepared (by spending hours in the kitchen)? Rejected? Offended? Like a failure? I used to feel all of that, too. Until I looked at the situation from a completely different angle. I absolutely love cooking....
This post was originally published on Stone Soup, blog of the Food and Nutrition magazine, as my effort to raise awareness among nutrition professionals about Selective Eating Disorder in children. One of moms on Facebook commented that she could print it out and take...
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...
If you are a parent of a picky eater, you probably feel exhausted by short-order cooking, preparing separate meals for everyone and listening to whining and complaining at mealtimes. While it is never easy to parent kids through this frustrating, albeit...
Here is an email I received from a frustrated mom of an almost 2-year-old: "What happened to my child? He was happily eating all the baby food from the moment we started solids and until recently never refused a mixed dish I served, like fried rice or soup. And...
Getting a toddler to sit at the table can be a challenge. From small appetites to a strong desire for autonomy, toddlers have many reasons to say no to a mealtime. But after working with hundreds of families, I can often see how simple fixes can help start enjoying...
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...
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.
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. 
