child feeding – On The Food Side

by Leah August 15, 2022

The Two Supplements I Recommend the Most as an Early Intervention Dietitian

Note: this post is intended for educational and informational use only and does not provide individualized nutrition advice. In my work in early intervention I find myself suggesting two specific products over and over again. Many of the kiddos I see have difficulty with eating enough, for a huge variety of reasons. While there are a lot of other ways to add value to what your child is eating or drinking, ...

Value Adds

If you’ve ever fed a child you know that some kids don’t seem to eat all the things you think they should. Sometimes, you can take a step back and look at their overall intake and you’ll see they may be meeting their nutrient needs in ways you’re not seeing. For example, you have a kiddo who won’t drink milk. But, they do love their yogurt, will happily munch on ...

Child Feeding , Family Feeding , Recipes

Rainbow Veggie Pasta

I made this pasta for my toddler with food I had on hand, including canned chicken. She really loved it and I had enough to offer the pasta for lunch for four more meals. Dishes like this are great for introducing veggies in tasty way and offers an opportunity to add extra calories by adding extra oil, some butter, or using heavy cream in place of the milk. I liked ...

by Leah November 9, 2020

Child Feeding , Recipes

Weeknight Wonder: Carrots and Ground Meat

Do y'all have a recipe in your back pocket that's guaranteed to make everyone happy, can be fixed in 30 minutes or less, and you generally keep most of the items needed on hand to make on a random night? I do, and I am sharing it with you here! This recipe is something my husband grew up eating, and now my kids are too. It is simple, budget-friendly, and ...

by Leah August 8, 2019

Child Feeding , Intuitive Eating

Ease Stress Around the Family Table

Use this framework as general, gentle guidelines as they align with your family’s needs[1]: Parent’s job around food: Decide the what- What foods are provided for each meal and what foods are available in between meals. Set the when- When foods are available, try to maintain structure around meal times and snack times. Choose the where- Create a calm, stable, distraction-free space for meal time. Take advantage of the time to check in and ...