Time to learn a few cooking skills A couple of my teenage clients are heading off to college. Either for the first time or they’re moving into their first off-campus apartment—exciting times either way! Even if your kiddo has a meal plan, it’s time to learn a few basic cooking skills. Knowing how to boil […]
Picky Eating doesn’t have to be forever If you’re in the thick of picky eating battles, it can feel like you’ll be stuck forever making three different meals or begging your kiddo to take “just one bite.” But here’s the good news: picky eating doesn’t last forever, and there are things you can do that […]
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 […]
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 […]
My daughter Alice asked us in the family text thread “What is everyone’s favorite veggie?” Her favorites are raw carrots and steamed broccoli. One of my sons said “celery” and my oldest kiddo responded “potato”, which sparked a whole discussion: Is a potato really a vegetable? The number one complaint that parents that I work […]
Today I’m skipping my usual thought about feeding your kids. Instead I’m excited to share with you that I’m cooking up some new ways to connect with families! Here are some ways that I’m partnering with schools, daycares and other pediatric providers to help you feed your kiddos with confidence: Snack Idea: Pretzels & hummus […]
Last week I shared some of my favorite resources for cooking with kids. This week I have more books about food for you. If you missed my blog last week, you can find it here. Cooking together is a way to expose your child to new ingredients and to build cooking skills like stirring, measuring, […]
It is my favorite time of year! The smells associated with the winter holidays–balsam fir trees, spicey gingerbread, the buttery smell of cookies, hot cocoa…….I love it all! You know I’m nuts for a home baked cookie and the more involved the better. There is no recipe too complicated to deter me. Maybe you’re a […]