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...
Is your picky eater at risk of becoming malnourished?
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
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
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?
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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...
Does my child need a vitamin D supplement?
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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...
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...
