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
Picky Eating 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)
47 Resources for Help Feeding Your Picky Eater
DIETITIAN-APPROVED KIDS NUTRITION & PICKY EATING RESOURCES With so much nutrition information out there, it's hard to know who and what to trust. When it comes to feeding kids and picky eating … [Read more...] about 47 Resources for Help Feeding Your Picky Eater
How This Well-Meaning Habit is Enabling Your Picky Eater
It seems that moms and dads are constantly reaching into their purses, bags, strollers, and pockets for portable snacks to hand to their squirmy tots in malls, indoor playgrounds, on walks, and just … [Read more...] about How This Well-Meaning Habit is Enabling Your Picky Eater
3 False Assumptions Parents Often Make At Mealtimes
THIS MEAL MIGHT JUST BE THE MEAL WHERE SHE FINALLY ACCEPTS IT! Last week we were eating turkey burgers around the dinner table when I couldn't help but notice my son watching my … [Read more...] about 3 False Assumptions Parents Often Make At Mealtimes