Category: Pediatrics
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Eating Out With Your Picky Eater: Beyond The Kids Menu
Eating out as a family when your child is a “picky eater” can feel like a challenge. Do you order from the kids menu or share plates from the main menu? Does your child order their own food or do you select the meals? Should you avoid the kids menu altogether or can it sometimes…
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Healthy Budget Meal Prep Tips for Families
Providing your family with healthy and delicious meals while staying within your grocery budget can feel difficult without the right strategies. In this post, we share practical meal plan strategies and healthy budget meal prep tips for families. You’ll also get bonus meal and snack ideas that are nutritious, delicious, and budget-friendly. As a registered dietitian,…
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5 Signs Your Baby is Ready for Solid Foods
Introducing solid foods is such an exciting milestone, but knowing when your baby is ready for solids is just as important as knowing what to offer. Starting solids too early or even too late can affect feeding skills, nutrition, relationship with food, association with meals, and safety. While many parents hear that babies should start solids “around…
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Dietitian-Approved Tips for Feeding Kids
If you’ve ever worried about whether your child is eating “enough” or the “right” foods, you’re not alone. Feeding kids comes with a lot of pressure, especially in today’s diet-focused culture. As a dietitian, I focus on practical, evidence-based strategies that support kids’ nutrition while reducing stress at the table. Below are simple dietitian-approved tips…
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Are Screens at Mealtime Always Bad for Kids?
Mealtimes are about more than just eating. They’re a chance for families to connect, model healthy habits, and enjoy shared routines. But in today’s technological world, technology at the table is common, and many parents wonder: Are screens at mealtime always bad for kids? While screen use during meals can sometimes make things easier, it can…