Feeding kids is a tough gig. I know this personally because I have three of them, all with different tastes, preferences and quirks. A meal that is happily gobbled up one day could be completely … [Read more...] about Parents of Picky Eaters: 2 Tried and True Ways to Entice Your Kids to Eat More
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Picky Eater? Why a Simple Role Reversal Will Change EVERYTHING
Many parents feel as though mealtimes are out of their control — they harp and fight with their kids to eat certain foods, yet ultimately, their kids are in charge. In my nutrition counseling … [Read more...] about Picky Eater? Why a Simple Role Reversal Will Change EVERYTHING
The #1 Reason Your Child Isn’t Hungry at Meals
There's nothing more frustrating than preparing and serving a balanced, healthy meal after a busy day, only to have your little one push his plate away and say "not hungry" or "no thanks" or only … [Read more...] about The #1 Reason Your Child Isn’t Hungry at Meals
Praising At Meals: Why it May Hinder Rather Than Help
I've always thought that praising my kids for positive behaviour, kindness, sharing, etc., has worked well to increase the chances of continued positive behaviour. I can literally feel the pride … [Read more...] about Praising At Meals: Why it May Hinder Rather Than Help
The 5-Step Strategy That Will Transform Your Family’s Mealtime
I'm delighted to feature Raise Healthy Eater's Maryann Jacobsen, MS, RD on the blog today. She's written an informative post about how to transform your family mealtimes for the better. I … [Read more...] about The 5-Step Strategy That Will Transform Your Family’s Mealtime
Want Your Kids to Eat More Veggies? Do This!
The simple yet game-changing trick that you need to try: It's like clockwork- every evening when I start preparing dinner, my kids run into the kitchen hungry and whiny. … [Read more...] about Want Your Kids to Eat More Veggies? Do This!
The Extreme Picky Eater: When a Parent Should Worry
HOW TO DIFFERENTIATE BETWEEN 'TYPICAL' AND 'EXTREME' PICKY EATING AND WHAT TO DO AS A PARENT: There’s picky eating and then there’s picky eating. When picky eating tendencies cross the … [Read more...] about The Extreme Picky Eater: When a Parent Should Worry
3 Picky Eater Strategies That WORK (and what doesn’t work)
Navigating the tricky world of feeding toddlers and young kids can be exhausting. Especially for those who are parents of picky eaters — I know this from first-hand experience. Although my kids are … [Read more...] about 3 Picky Eater Strategies That WORK (and what doesn’t work)