Gather, formerly known as the Seacoast Family Food Pantry, is so much more than a place to get food When I established my private practice 12 years ago, I decided that it was important for me to be involved in some way in the Seacoast Community. As a food & nutrition expert, it made sense […]
Everything Goes with Everything (Yes, Even Those Things Your Kid Mixed Together) One of the biggest myths about food is that there are right and wrong combinations. Like peanut butter only belongs with jelly, pasta has to go with tomato sauce, or apples are meant for pie but not tacos. Unless Martha Stewart or Julia […]
If you’ve ever sat at the dinner table thinking, “Why won’t they just take one bite?”—you’re not alone. Feeding kids can feel like a daily test of patience, but one small mindset shift can make a huge difference: supporting vs. controlling. When we support our kids’ eating, we’re setting them up for success without turning […]
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, […]