The mom of a kiddo that I saw weekly for 2 years just called. She wanted me to know that her kiddo is eating at school! This is a BIG DEAL. When J started with me he was very selective about what he’d eat and if the food wasn’t just so he’d reject the whole […]
This is what a parent recently said to me while sitting in my office. I had seen this family during the summer for help with their 11 year old’s picky eating. Mom and dad were really frustrated. Meals were stressful and they were nagging their kiddo to eat. They tried negotiating, bribing, encouragement, education about […]
For the past few days I’ve been staying with my mom who had a knee replacement. My younger sister was here for the surgery and a few days after. I took over on Saturday afternoon and my older sister will relieve me tonight. We’re all taking turns making sure that mom gets her medication and […]
Now that we’re a few weeks into a new school year–how about some more lunch box ideas? You know the drill: fruit/veggie + crunchy +protein. Don’t forget to add a sweet treat! Here are few ideas: I read this great New York Times article which reviews a bunch of lunch boxes, including the classic LL […]
I recently had a conversation with a worried parent: their kindergartener isn’t eating at school. The lunchbox, so lovingly packed, comes home without anything being eaten—-not even the snack! This parent is worried that their kiddo (who is a selective eater) is going through their day with an empty belly and that learning may be […]
Over the past few weeks I’ve answered a couple of questions that you had for me. Now I want to ask you a few questions: How can I help kids who have feeding difficulties (PFD/ARFID/picky eating) as they return to school? How can I support those families in advocating for their child at school? What […]
A: While it’s true that the USDA states that 100% fruit juice counts as a serving of fruit, whole fruit is a much more nutritious option. Fruit juice is easy to overconsume, can cause diarrhea and may fill your toddler’s tummy up and leave no room for other foods. Whole fruit contains fiber which helps […]
Are there teens at your house who need a little caffeine jump start in the morning? I get it—I LOVE my morning cup of coffee and am pretty sluggish without it. Teens who may (or may not) have been keeping what I call “Vampire Hours” all summer need to shift gears and rise long before […]
As back-to-school ramps up, I thought I’d share my shifting thoughts about school wellness teams. When my kids were at our local elementary school, I joined the Wellness Committee. Made sense right? As a mom studying to become a dietitian shouldn’t I share my experience and help the school create a “healthier” lunch program? What […]
Q: “I know I shouldn’t do this, but it’s working! My kid will eat their dinner to get dessert. What do you think?” A: I grew up at a time when the “Clean Plate Club” was real. We had to eat what had been served to us in order to get mom’s homemade cookies. My […]