When your kid is throwing food, it can feel helpless and frustrating to correct their behavior. Should you replace the food and just watch them do it again? Should you take the food away? Let’s talk about it! Food throwing is a completely normal phase of toddler development. They are learning how to be independent …
Do you ever feel uncertain about whether to give your toddler a bedtime snack? What’s the best bedtime snack for toddlers? Will it help them go to sleep or prevent them from sleeping even more? If you give them a snack, what foods help a toddler sleep? Let’s talk about it! In this post, we will …
Did you know that you influence your child’s relationship with food every day? They watch when you eat, what you eat, and how you talk about food. This establishes their own relationship with food for a lifetime. Our overall goal is to teach kids that food is fuel. We need food to make our bodies …
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Introducing veggies to picky eaters can be difficult. Might as well start with the easiest vegetables to introduce first! Although it can feel like your kids are born with a hatred for vegetables, they begin life with very few taste preferences and use the first couple years of life as a “sensitive period” for food …
Baby-led weaning is an exciting time for your baby to try new foods! But you might have heard about the importance of iron during this time. And that’s right! Iron-rich foods are absolutely crucial during the first year of life. Roughly 77% of infants are not getting enough iron in their diet (1). And this …
If you’ve got a picky eater at home, you know they can struggle to eat enough protein. Plus, it’s difficult to find quality high-protein foods for picky eaters that are pre-made or store-bought. That’s why I’ve curated 20 high-protein store-bought foods for picky eaters. Although each product on this list is pre-packaged, that doesn’t mean …
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Navigating your child’s ADHD can be difficult. And when they’re one of the many kids dealing with both ADHD and picky eating, meal time can be a challenge. Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) is a pattern of inattention, hyperactivity, and impulsivity that interferes with normal development and daily interactions. These ADHD symptoms often are the …
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Many parents ask themselves, “How can I get my child to eat more calories?”, “What are healthy high calorie toddler foods?” or “How many calories should my kids be eating?”. That’s why I’ve compiled this list of calorie boosters that can be added to your child’s favorite foods. They are quick, easy, and picky-eater approved! …
As a pediatric dietitian, I am always looking for nutrient-dense and high-protein snack options for toddlers, kids, and teens. Especially high-protein foods for our picky eaters! Yogurt is almost always on my list of recommendations because of its high-quality nutrition. It’s packed with probiotics, protein, calcium, AND vitamin D. And let’s not forget the most …
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“Is my toddler eating enough? Are they eating too much?” “How do I know when it’s okay for my toddler to stop eating?” One of the most common concerns I hear from parents is about whether their child is eating too much or not enough. This worry usually leads to parents feeling the need to …
