This is a guest blog from fellow Registered Dietitian Leslie Schmille over at www.raisingdaringeaters.com Are mealtimes a constant battle in your household? It might look like a fight to get your child to sit at the table or a power struggle to get your child to...
My kid won't eat his school lunch (or snacks). He's in grade 1 and his lunch kit often comes home like this ^. You can see one teeny-tiny bite out of the sandwich. I've tried leftovers (even pizza!) and he says he doesn't like it or...
How to get kids to eat vegetables…..one of the most common feeding struggles! The short answer is you can’t “get” your kid to eat vegetables...
Are you struggling to feed a picky eater at home? There's so much conflicting advice about how to deal with this! From your doctor, your mom, friends, social media…. And maybe you've tried some common tactics like the "one-bite" "three-bite rule" “try-it” or “polite bite” rules. Which is...
If you have a picky eater at home, you might be struggling to get your kids to try new foods. You've probably become a short order cook. And you may feel like you have to bribe, pressure or reward your child to try even take one...
Why don’t kids like meat, and what nutrients might they miss? This blog shares tips for how to get a toddler to eat meat & other sources of essential nutrients like iron. These tips will work for older children too. One of the most common concerns...
What is a good serving size for my child? I often get questions about what a plate should look like, in terms of portion sizes for kids. But the answer is not as simple as it seems! I'm not going to discuss how much food from each...
Are you worried that your toddler is not eating enough food? Isn't it amazing how they seem to have so much energy some days, basically subsisting on air as nourishment?! Maybe your child is falling off of their growth curve or doesn't eat nearly as much...
*This is a guest post from Sarah, a fellow dietitian & mom of three I requested Sarah share her story with you, as she has been through the experience of raising a very selective eater. Following The Division of Responsibility in Feeding, Sarah's son has...
Jennifer House MSc, RD & mom of 3 helps make feeding your family easier. Prefer to watch? Check out the Facebook Live here. Are you worried that your child doesn’t get enough food or nutrients for good health? If you’re the parent of a young child, this is...