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Cookies, Candies, Cakes, Oh My! Navigating Holiday Parties with your Kids

Cookies, Candies, Cakes, Oh My! Navigating Holiday Parties with your Kids

Kids love sweets. It’s no secret. In fact, it’s normal for all kids, even those with the most advanced palates. If navigating the dessert table, candy dishes, and cookie trays at holiday parties with your kids makes you feel uncertain or anxious, rest assured you’re...

Mistakes in the Making: Letting Go of Perfectionism in the Kitchen

Mistakes in the Making: Letting Go of Perfectionism in the Kitchen

Mistakes in the Making… I was recently advised to start making more mistakes, on purpose. Why would a therapist encourage me to set up mini failures, not only for myself, but for my kids as well? I’ll explain. About three years ago, my husband and I noticed our...

Feeding Lessons You Can Learn from Your Dainty Lil’ Eater

Feeding Lessons You Can Learn from Your Dainty Lil’ Eater

One of the most common questions I hear when people learn that I am both a mom and a dietitian is, “Should I worry that my kid doesn’t eat very much?” Friends, I have been there. That’s why I developed these “feeding lessons”. It can be scary when a...

Creating a Stress-Free Family Mealtime

Creating a Stress-Free Family Mealtime

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]There are endless benefits to sitting down at the table as a family and enjoying a meal together. However, feeding children can often feel dizzying and frustrating for parents. Kids’ likes and dislikes change daily. Some days they...