How long should you stick with a picky eating strategy?
This is a topic I’ve wanted to write about for ages – especially because parents just don’t know how long to use a picky eating strategy before giving up on it. So if you find yourself trying one mealtime trick for a few days or weeks, then moving to...
Does your child have food neophobia?
This is going to sound crazy but, your child is afraid of food. Freaked out by that carrot. Sees zucchini and wants to run the other way. And you are losing your mind because it’s JUST food. But is it? I needed to put this blog post out there to because it may...
3 Healthier Swaps for Kid-Friendly Food
I have a secret to tell you. Kid-friendly food is kid-friendly because it’s easy for kids to eat. It tastes good and doesn’t require a lot of effort to eat. It fits their biological make-up and desire for sweet flavours (considered safe) vs. bitter...
How long should your child sit at the table?
I remember sitting at the dinner table with Sienna for 90 minutes at a time. These were not 90 enjoyable minutes though. It was back when meals were long and painful. My daughter was underweight, so I made it my life’s mission to get her to eat. Even if it...
When your child doesn’t eat enough protein
Having an underweight little girl a few years ago, I was terrified that she wasn’t getting enough nutrition. Particularly protein which I knew, as a nutritionist, was critical for her growth. The part that killed me was that my daughter hated meat. Actually,...
