Let’s manifest something better It’s tempting when your kiddo is rejecting the dinner that you just made to blurt out in frustration, “Auggg, you’re so picky!” I’ve been asking parents to switch up the language and stop calling their kids picky. Here are a few reasons that we should stop: Here’s what we can do […]
Meatloaf, Cream of Wheat, Oatmeal, Casseroles, Fudge…. Old-fashioned foods have a way of pulling at our hearts—and our memories—and it’s not just about taste. Here’s why they feel so nostalgic: 1. They’re tied to people we love. My Grandma’s homemade rolls, my dad’s New England baked beans, and the cookies my mom made every week. […]
Not exactly…. Great question — and no, fruits and vegetables are not the same thing, although they’re often grouped together when we talk about “healthy eating”. I’ve learned that “vegetable” is not a botanical term. It’s a culinary term, meaning that we differentiate between the two when we’re cooking. Here’s a quick breakdown: Fruits Vegetables […]
Why I Love My Air Fryer (And You Might Too!) Let’s just get right to it: kids love crispy, dry foods–french fries, chicken nuggets, potato chips, to name a few. If you’ve ever wanted to replicate that crispiness at home with minimal fuss, an air fryer is for you. I finally bought a dorm-sized (aka: […]
It’s not the percentile that I’m most concerned with Just about every time you take your kiddo to their PCP (or other specialist) they’ll be asked to hop on the scale. Usually the nurse or medical assistant will report the number (such as 22 lbs. 4 oz.) and the percentile (like 42nd%). As a dietitian […]
Geeeshh—why do you need to know all this stuff about my kid? I just want them to eat! This question came from a harried parent who was at the end of her tether. I get it—she was stressed and simply wanted relief. Here’s the problem though: I had no idea how to guide her without […]
A Stubborn Kiddo Is Telling Us Something Kiddos who are “just stubborn” about trying new foods or eating in general, have a reason for digging in their heels. Despite how it feels in the moment, your kiddo isn’t being stubborn to make you nuts! My Speech Pathologist friends like to remind me that “behavior is […]
A: Absolutely! Cooking with your kiddo is not only fun, it’s a great way to expose them to foods and ingredients that they may not experience otherwise. Cooking gives them the opportunity to learn what makes bread rise, how to prepare a kiwi & why it’s important to read the recipe through before starting. When […]
I promised myself that I’d try something new in June. My goal was to plan out an entire month of meals and shop once a week for only the ingredients I needed. I was on a mission to streamline grocery shopping and reduce food waste. June 1 was my start date. Suffice it to say, […]
Around this time of year I begin to crave a juicy slice of fresh watermelon. Watermelon is at it’s peak yumminess in June or July so it’s time to share some recipes for this in-season fruit! Watermelon makes me reminisce about the hot summer days of my childhood. I know, I know–it’s rained the last […]