Jennifer House MSc, RD

Dietitian, Nutritionist, and Author

For years, my daughter Norah refused to try new foods. I remember so many nights at the table struggling to get her to eat something. Anything! While my husband pleaded with her to eat, I wanted to ease up on the pressure. But she still screamed and complained and we were all beyond frustrated. I felt like a total failure as both a mom and a dietitian.

We finally found out that Norah had low iron, which can lead to poor growth and appetite. Digging deeper, we also discovered other underlying reasons for her picky eating. We treated them all. We also stopped putting pressure on her at the dinner table, which made a huge difference in not only having peaceful meals but also raising a child who has a positive relationship with food.

Today, Norah is a healthy, adventurous eater, I’m confident she gets the nutrients she needs, and we’re all more relaxed at mealtime. Now I want to help you find stress-free ways to nourish your kids and feel at peace around the dinner table, too.

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I believe raising happy, well-nourished eaters who have a healthy relationship with food doesn’t have to be a battle.

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I want to help you enjoy time at the table with your family, release the worry, and take your child from picky to peaceful!

Bonus: I have professional credentials, too.

Registered Dietitian & Nutritionist
BSc degree (Nutrition and Food Sciences, University of Alberta) & MSc degree (Human Nutrition, University of British Columbia)
Member of the Alberta College of Dietitians and Dietitians of Canada (& leader of the Consulting Dietitians network)
Board member of Calgary Breastfeeding Matters Group
Author of The Parents’ Guide to Baby-led Weaning & Babyfood in an Instant Pot
Speak & train health professionals in Picky Eating via the Picky Eating Network for Healthcare Professionals.

What do you need help with?

We operate a small daycare and decided to seek the advice of a dietitian in order to ensure that we were providing the best, most balanced nutrition possible to the children in our care. First Step Nutrition designs two-week alternating menus for us, which we change three times per year. These menus introduce the children to new, interesting, healthy food choices and are very kid friendly. The children love the meals and snacks we serve them and their parents love knowing that we offer only the best food choices. The menus also make preparation easier for us. Working with Jennifer has really improved our quality of care and is remarkably affordable.
Jenny, Owner, Mockingbird Kids Daycare
On behalf of the Calgary’s Child team, thank you so much for appearing on our segment on Monday. As always, you did a fabulous job! You are always so comfortable in front of the camera and the information/advice you gave was so easy to follow and really helpful to our viewers. I always really enjoy watching your segments. Thanks again!
Melissa, Calgary's Child Magazine
We have had the opportunity to work with Jennifer to analyze our menus based on the meals that we provide to our students in our program. She was very helpful in food recommendation to improve what we offer. Her expertise provided us with information regarding what to look for in labels, how to make meals less time consuming, and more. We chose to work with Jennifer because she understood what our program strive for towards providing healthy meals to children which impacts their development. Thank you Jennifer for sharing your knowledge and helping us learn more.
Marlene, Owner, 2000 Days Pre-Kindergarten
Jen House has been Baby Gourmet’s go-to nutritionist since my sister Jen and I founded the company. Her insight into assisting us to ensure we provide the best tasting, highest quality and nutritional products, has been invaluable. Her attention to detail, responsiveness and entrepreneurial spirit has been a big part of our success. As a caring Mother herself, we share the values of early healthy eating habits, while not sacrificing taste!
Jill, Baby Gourmet
As a mom herself and a long-standing pediatric nutrition expert in our field, you can count on my colleague Jennifer House for trustworthy advice. You'll find a wealth of knowledge for busy parents and caregivers, as well as practical strategies for feeding toddlers and kids. From understanding babyled weaning, to managing picky eating and making meal time peaceful, you can count on the professional advice at First Step Nutrition.
Andrea Holwegner, Registered Dietitian & CEO Health Stand Nutrition Consulting Inc.

Want to learn more?

Baby-Led Weaning

Blog: How to Prevent Choking when Starting Finger Foods

Blog: Iron-Rich Foods for Baby-led Weaning

Book: The Parents’ Guide to Baby-led Weaning

Feeding Kids

Blog: Help, My Toddler is Eating Too Much!

Blog: The Ultimate Guide to Teaching your Child to Try New Foods

E-Book: Toddler & Preschooler Nutrition