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...
Ginger Soy Sauce salmon recipe for kids who hate fish
This ginger soy sauce salmon recipe is a game changer when it comes to kids who hate fish or adults who are bored of the old plain roasted version. It is packed with so much flavor and smells so amazing, very few people I know ever said "no" to it. And most of them...
COMPLETE GUIDE: How often do kids (0 to 5) need to eat? Sample schedules included.
When it comes to meals and snacks, I am a big proponent of structure and planning in advance. Kids need to eat regularly because their stomachs are small and they need a lot of nutrition. But they need to rely on us, adults, to create the schedule that allows them to...
High fiber low sugar breakfast muffins for picky eaters
You know what is the best part of having a food and nutrition blog? You can store your favorite recipes in a place where you can always find them! And I am very excited about this new addition to my collection. These delicious low sugar high fiber muffins were a...
3 real (and valid) reasons for screens at mealtimes
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...
3 best child nutrition books I recommend to parents all the time
I must confess: choosing just 3 books to include in this post was not an easy task. I have a whole book cabinet stuffed with nutrition books and most of them are on feeding kids. But, there are a few that I recommend to parents more often. But I know you are busy. I...
How to help your picky eater get enough iron
Raising a picky eater? Nutrition might be on your mind a lot. Did you know that iron is one of the most common nutrients picky eaters are likely to miss out on? In fact, even balanced eaters may struggle to get enough iron because kids need a lot of it to help red...
5 rookie mistakes that make picky eating worse
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Toddler always skips dinner? Try this sanity-saving strategy.
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Extra tender 2 ingredient meatballs
The meatballs are the ultimate kid-friendly iron rich food. With just 2 ingredients, tender texture and mild flavor, they are super easy to prepare.
Sneaking Veggies the Smart Way
According to a research study published in April 2011 in American Journal of Clinical Nutrition, adding pureed vegetables to dishes such as casserole or macaroni and cheese results in reduced caloric intake and increased nutritive value of meals. And while this can be a great weight management technique for grown ups, when playing a “sneaky chief” with kids ‘meals, it is best to play fair.
