Are there times when kiddos will be pickier than others? Yup! Between 18-24 months and again between 5-6 years old most children will be a little tougher to feed. Toddlers are programmed to say NO! and are learning that they are independent little beings. Saying “no” to foods that they ate just yesterday can be […]
Growing up, my siblings and I all had a glass of milk with our meals, making it easy to get the necessary Calcium, protein, fat, and Vitamin D we needed for growth and bone health. Calcium is the nutrient that most people associated with milk. Milk is also fortified with Vitamin D. Both Calcium & […]
Families sometimes wonder what it’s like working with me on feeding their picky eaters. How can I get their kiddo to eat when they feel like they’ve tried everything??? Working with me is not about me trying to get your kiddo to eat; it’s about meeting your child right where they are and figuring out […]
Did you know that 4 out of 5 of us do not eat the recommended servings of fruits and veggies each day? The Goal: 5 servings of fruits & vegetables. Think of a serving is about the size of your fist (about ¾-1 cup). Use the same estimation for your kiddo—a serving is the size […]
Does the word “Fiber” make you think of the geriatric crowd? Bring bran muffins and prunes to mind??? Nearly all of us would benefit from a bit more fiber in our day regardless of our age. Fiber bulks up stool and draws water into the intestines which makes pooping easier. Fiber also helps regulate blood […]
Got a teen that just isn’t in the mood to eat in the morning? You’re not alone! Many teens tell me that they just can’t stomach the idea of food early in the morning. The problem is that they’re heading off to school without the fuel (and nutrition) that their brain needs to function. When […]
My favorite snack tip: “Buddy Up” your snacks! Remember when I told you (back in my first blog edition) that a snack is an opportunity for extra nutrition? Buddying up a snack, such as goldfish, with something from another food group (like a yogurt or deli meat) means that your kiddo is getting the nutrition […]
One of my favorite Picky Eater tips—family-style serving. What is that?? Serving dinner (or any meal for that matter) family style means putting the meal on the table and allowing everyone to serve themselves what they’d like in the amount that they’d like. Of course, little ones will need some assistance until they learn the […]
Many parents worry that their kiddo “only likes carbs”—crackers, cereal, granola bars, chips, etc. I call these “kid foods” —-kids love ‘em and parents wish they’d eat less of ‘em! In my experience kids like those foods because they’re always the same and that sameness is comforting. Kids know what they’re getting from packaged food! […]
Lots of times parents tell me that they feel “stuck” when feeding their kiddo breakfast. They worry that their kiddo prefers sweeter breakfast foods like pancakes or cinnamon rolls. Or even wants macaroni and cheese for breakfast! What if we let go of the idea that some foods are “breakfast foods” and others are “dinner […]