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 practice, I often meet with worried…
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 taking a few bites before declaring…
Top 5 Foods to Help Your Child Focus and Concentrate
Food is the fuel that our bodies use to function, think, play, and work. Of course, kids’ attention spans are short in the best of times, but there are foods to help your child focus and concentrate. Kids who eat…
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. However, after years of being a pediatric and child dietitian, I’ve realized that praising does more…
The 5-Step Strategy That Will Transform Your Family’s Mealtime
I’m delighted to feature 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 particularly like #4 and #5– those have been game-changers in our house!…
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