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...
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...
Number 1 thing your picky eater needs from you
Feeding picky eaters day in and day out is a hard job. It can be exhausting to always worry about their eating, nutrition, and healthy habits. But it is so important to remember, that however hard is this journey and however disappointing are some mealtimes, your...
Just how picky is your picky eater? Types of feeding problems in children.
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Kid friendly iron-rich lentil salad
This kid-friendly iron-rich lentil salad is not only very nutritious, but it is also perfect for picky eaters since it can be easily deconstructed.
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...
How to end mealtime struggles with your picky eater
Parenting picky eaters is tough. When kids do not eat a lot or eat is a less nutritious way, it triggers the deepest of our parenting instincts. You see, we are wired to make sure kids are nourished. These parenting instincts can sometimes trigger controlling feeding...
10-step plan to help a child who is anxious at mealtimes
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...
