Pediatric Conditions

kid with ADHD being a picky eater

ADHD and Picky Eating? Tips from a Pediatric Dietitian

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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PKU Food List (FREE PKU Recipe E-Book Inside)

** Disclaimer: due to the severe nature of PKU, please ensure you communicate with your healthcare provider about any changes to your child’s diet. After a diagnosis of PKU and a quick Google search, it’s easy to get overwhelmed with all the foods your child can’t eat.  So let’s ditch the confusion and overwhelming restrictions,

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child pocketing food while eating pizza at the table

Is Your Kid Pocketing Food? Solutions From a Pediatric Dietitian

If your kid is pocketing food, it can be concerning and confusing all at the same time. As odd as it sounds for kids to be holding food in their mouths, it’s actually incredibly common.  Although common, pocketing food can be a huge risk for a child’s development. It can lead to inadequate intake, failure

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kids food allergies

A Dietitian’s Guide to Kid’s Food Allergies

Food allergies in children can be a daunting and overwhelming topic for parents. In this blog post, we will be reviewing the most frequently asked questions about kid’s food allergies, including what to look out for, how to identify potential allergens, and how to manage food allergies in children. To give some background, here is

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10 foods for childrens bone health

Boost Your Children’s Bone Health with These 10 Foods

Boost Your Children’s Bone Health with These 10 Foods Your bones develop and become stronger based on the foods that you eat. That’s why eating to support healthy bones is important throughout your life, especially during childhood. Research shows that 5-15-year-olds who develop healthy bones through diet help prevent bone loss later in life (1).

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