What’s growing in your garden?? I have limited gardening space at my house, but this year I promised myself that I’d grow something to eat! I have a tomato plant and have added basil to my herb garden—that’s what those tiny green sprouts you can see in the planter box. I didn’t try to grow […]
I encourage kids to cook all the time! I’m a HUGE fan of Chop Chop Magazine (not sponsored, just a fan) because it gives kids ages 2-12 hands-on, easy recipes to try out. AND—mail!! Getting mail all by itself is super exciting! Here are some ways that kids can help in the kitchen: Toddlers (18 […]
Q: Why doesn’t the Division of Responsibility (DoR) in feeding “work” with my kids? I thought it would get my kids to eat what I serve? A: A common misconception about the DoR is that it will make children eat “healthier”; they’ll serve themselves veggies and eat just the right amount of food. The reality […]
You know how I feel about Pinterest/Instagram/TikTok—all these platforms make us believe that everyone else is living perfect lives! Perfect kids! They eat everything they’re served! Moms make everything from scratch! The kids help cook and do chores! I say baloney. Being a parent is a ton of work and if you purchase baby food […]
Some of my favorite clients are teens! When they come to me they’re motivated to make some changes for themselves. One of my teens wants to feel more comfortable about eating in the dining hall when he goes to college next year. Another teen simply wants to be able to eat out with her friends. […]
As summer gets underway I have been wondering how to best support the families that I work with. So I thought I’d go straight to the source and ask you! What type of information are you looking for? Do you have a specific nutrition or feeding question for me? How old are your kids? What […]
Hotter days are ahead and keeping hydrated is important, especially when playing outside or at the beach. Symptoms of dehydration are crankiness, dizziness and drowsiness, peeing less often (fewer wet diapers for infants), a dry or sticky mouth or even lack of tears. Stay ahead of dehydration by providing enticing drinks such as fruit infused […]
And speaking of iron-fortified cereals……. I was brainstorming iron-rich foods with a parent of a very selective eater and I remembered Cream of Wheat. I LOVED Cream of Wheat as a kid. Warm & creamy and drizzled with a bit of honey or maple syrup—yum! Cream of Wheat is a type of cooked porridge that […]
I was doing some strategizing with a family who really, really wanted to make weekday meals less chaotic and the parents told me that they feel so much more relaxed when they prep foods on a Sunday. Mom said, “Tuesday Night Me is grateful that Sunday Afternoon Me took the time on the weekend to […]
Recently a parent I was speaking to told me that she unfollowed 60 (!!!) instagram accounts that were making her feel like a crummy mom. I was stunned (and impressed)! The internet is both amazing and overwhelming, and I often encourage parents to unfollow accounts/influencers who tell them that their kiddo wouldn’t be picky if […]