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Should I Limit Carbs to Help My Child Try More Variety?

Should I Limit Carbs to Help My Child Try More Variety?

by Stasenko, Registered Dietitian | Child nutrition, Picky eating

  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,...
How to Start Serving Family Style Meals: 5 Easy Steps

How to Start Serving Family Style Meals: 5 Easy Steps

by Stasenko, Registered Dietitian | Feeding strategies, Picky eating

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). ...
Age-appropriate Ways to Talk to Small Kids About Nutrition

Age-appropriate Ways to Talk to Small Kids About Nutrition

by Stasenko, Registered Dietitian | Child nutrition, Picky eating

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...
Family Style Dinner Ideas for Picky Eaters

Family Style Dinner Ideas for Picky Eaters

by Stasenko, Registered Dietitian | Feeding strategies, Picky eating

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...
High Calorie Food Options for an Underweight Child

High Calorie Food Options for an Underweight Child

by Stasenko, Registered Dietitian | Child nutrition, Feeding strategies, Picky eating

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...
Is your picky eater at risk of becoming malnourished?

Is your picky eater at risk of becoming malnourished?

by Stasenko, Registered Dietitian | Child nutrition, Picky eating

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...
How to Read Child Growth Charts: Percentiles Explained

How to Read Child Growth Charts: Percentiles Explained

by Stasenko, Registered Dietitian | Child nutrition, Picky eating

Find out how to read child growth charts correctly. Common myths about growth chart measurements dispelled.

Mega post on dairy and dairy-free drinks for children

Mega post on dairy and dairy-free drinks for children

by Stasenko, Registered Dietitian | Child nutrition, Picky eating

Which is a better source of calcium for your child, dairy or dairy-free beverages? This post explains it all.

Does my child need a supplement?

Does my child need a supplement?

by Stasenko, Registered Dietitian | Child nutrition, Picky eating

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Want your child to try new food? Try this messy strategy.

Want your child to try new food? Try this messy strategy.

by Stasenko, Registered Dietitian | Child nutrition, Feeding strategies, Picky eating

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

Constipation in children: symptoms and treatment options

by Stasenko, Registered Dietitian | Child nutrition, Feeding strategies, Picky eating

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...
Does my child need a vitamin D supplement?

Does my child need a vitamin D supplement?

by Stasenko, Registered Dietitian | Child nutrition, Picky eating

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