The Dinnertime Rule That Will Change Your Life
I was an extremely picky eater as a child, largely existing on buttered noodles, canned tuna, and Laverne & Shirley reruns for much of my childhood (read: My Picky Eater Recovery). My very kind,...
View ArticleHow Family Dinner Has Gotten Better
I’m partnering with the National Milk Life Campaign’s Back-to-School program. I was compensated for writing this post, but all opinions are (as always!) my own. “Family dinner” has a lovely ring to...
View ArticleIs Your Child As Picky As You Think?
I use the term “picky eater” on my blog as shorthand for behavior most of us are pretty familiar with: refusing new foods, preferring familiar foods, and generally being a pain in the neck at the...
View ArticleShould You Make Your Kids Take “Just One Bite”?
My husband has a story from his childhood about eating a bite of lima beans. Or rather, not being allowed to leave the table until he had taken a bite of lima beans, and stubbornly sitting there long...
View Article16 Game-Changing Tips For Feeding Kids
Feeding kids can be tricky business–and at times, very, very frustrating. To encourage my kids to taste new foods and eat their veggies, I try a lot of different things. Honestly, some fall totally...
View ArticleThe Most Important Dinnertime Lesson You Can Teach Your Kids
All kids (especially picky eaters) need to learn this crucial dinner table lesson so they can become happy, healthy, and flexible eaters. Since I’m a dietitian, you might expect this lesson would be...
View ArticleHow a Taste Plate Can Help Your Picky Eater
Here’s a simple idea to help your picky eater and encourage kids to try new foods: Use a “Taste Plate” and take some stress out of mealtime. Maybe you have one of those kids who willingly tries new...
View ArticleWhy You Should Serve Family Style Meals
Do you serve family style meals? Here’s why letting kids serve themselves can have a positive impact on what and how much they eat. I didn’t grow up with family style meals. My mom plated everything...
View ArticleThe Dinnertime Rule That Will Change Your Life
I was an extremely picky eater as a child, largely existing on buttered noodles, canned tuna, and Laverne & Shirley reruns for much of my childhood (read: My Picky Eater Recovery). My very kind,...
View ArticleHow Family Dinner Has Gotten Better
I’m partnering with the National Milk Life Campaign’s Back-to-School program. I was compensated for writing this post, but all opinions are (as always!) my own. “Family dinner” has a lovely ring to...
View ArticleIs Your Child As Picky As You Think?
I use the term “picky eater” on my blog as shorthand for behavior most of us are pretty familiar with: refusing new foods, preferring familiar foods, and generally being a pain in the neck at the...
View ArticleShould You Make Your Kids Take “Just One Bite”?
My husband has a story from his childhood about eating a bite of lima beans. Or rather, not being allowed to leave the table until he had taken a bite of lima beans, and stubbornly sitting there long...
View Article16 Game-Changing Tips For Feeding Kids
Feeding kids can be tricky business–and at times, very, very frustrating. To encourage my kids to taste new foods and eat their veggies, I try a lot of different things. Honestly, some fall totally...
View ArticleThe Most Important Dinnertime Lesson You Can Teach Your Kids
All kids (especially picky eaters) need to learn this crucial dinner table lesson so they can become happy, healthy, and flexible eaters. Since I’m a dietitian, you might expect this lesson would be...
View ArticleHow a Taste Plate Can Help Your Picky Eater
Here’s a simple idea to help your picky eater and encourage kids to try new foods: Use a “Taste Plate” and take some stress out of mealtime. Maybe you have one of those kids who willingly tries new...
View ArticleWhy You Should Serve Family Style Meals
Do you serve family style meals? Here’s why letting kids serve themselves can have a positive impact on what and how much they eat. I didn’t grow up with family style meals. My mom plated everything...
View ArticleWhat I’ve Learned About Feeding An Underweight Child
If you have an underweight child (or a child who takes medication that affects her appetite), here are six tips to help you! About a year ago, I was told by our pediatrician that my son was borderline...
View ArticleLong Live The Snack Dinner! (It’s a Thing.)
When you just don’t feel like cooking, the Snack Dinner comes to rescue with a healthy meal that’s easy to pull together and fun for everyone to eat. Thank you to J.K. Adams for the boards shown in...
View Article5 Things That Make Your Kid’s Picky Eating Worse
Some finicky behaviors are a normal part of development–but could you be making your kid’s picky eating worse? Here are 5 things to avoid! Picky eating can take even the most unflappable parent to the...
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