A girl's body image can really suffer during puberty. Here's how you can help your daughter. This is a guest post by Maryann Jacobsen, MS, RD. ...
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5 Things That Make Your Kid’s Picky Eating Worse
Some finicky behaviors are a normal part of development--but could you be making your kid's picky eating worse? Here are 5 things to ...
Is There an ADHD Diet That Works?
Is there a special ADHD diet for kids that works? Here's what you need to know! This is a guest post by pediatric dietitian Jill Castle, MS, RDN. ...
What I’ve Learned About Feeding An Underweight Child
If you have an underweight child (or a child who takes medication that affects her appetite), here are six tips to help you! About a year ago, I ...
Why You Should Serve Family Style Meals
Do you serve family style meals? Here's why letting kids serve themselves can have a positive impact on what and how much they eat. I didn't grow ...
How A “Flexible Goodies Policy” Can Help You Manage Sweets With Your Kids
We all want to raise kids who have a healthy relationship with food. In her new book, How to Raise a Mindful Eater: 8 Powerful Principles for ...
Are You Forgetting These Big Picture Goals?
Sometimes as parents, we get so hung up on what's on our kids' plates that we lose sight of the most important long term goals. In this guest post, ...
7 Tips for Feeding Tweens and Teens
Thanks to General Mills for sponsoring this post! When my older son entered middle school last year, I prepared for a lot of things: The heavier ...
How Feeding A Tween Is Harder
Last week I wrote about how feeding tweens is easier in many ways than feeding younger kids (read How Feeding A Tween Is Easier). But in some ways, ...
How Feeding A Tween Is Easier
Every stage of parenting has its challenges, even when it comes to food. I can still vividly recall the painful breastfeeding struggles and maddening ...