THE BLOG

Inside this article: The saying “food before one is just for fun” is one of the most commonly thrown around terms in the feeding baby world. However, this term is ...

Inside this article: If you’ve ever wanted to pull your hair out after hearing “Mom, can I have a snack” five minutes after you cleaned up the kitchen from dinner, ...

Inside this article: Mornings with toddlers can be hectic, yet breakfast is a key part of their day. This article will cover my favorite toddler breakfast ideas for busy mornings, ...

Inside this article: If you’ve ever wondered if your kid is getting enough protein in their diet, or if you simply need some protein ideas for a picky eater, you’ve ...

Inside this article: Easily transition your baby through the starting solids process from purees to table foods using dissolvable solids as a gateway. Here I’ll review what dissolvable solids are ...

Having a constipated toddler is not a fun thing to experience, yet it is one of the most common issues in the early years. Because of this, parents are often ...

Probiotics have been a hot topic for a while. You might be wondering if your kid needs probiotics and how to even get probiotic foods into your kids. Getting kids ...

Starting your baby on solid foods is a huge milestone, it can be super exciting, but also pretty scary. In this post, I'll walk you through everything you need to ...

I have been all about crockpot meals lately, but I'm also very particular about the types of crockpot recipes I use. For me, any recipe I follow needs to be ...

Many parents are surprised that one of the first things I talk about when they come into my office is beverage choices. I generally go through a list of “how ...

Iron deficiency is a common reason doctors refer kids to see me in my practice. Many parents are surprised at just how common it really is in kids. The high ...

Every year right around September, my phone starts to ring like crazy. Kids are headed into the doctor's office for their back to school physicals and the referrals start pouring ...

The very first time I saw my daughter struggle to poop I felt terrible. After months of exclusive breastfeeding with regular very soft bowel movements, solid foods were getting to ...

One of the most common topics that come up in my office and on my social media feed is milk, particularly when milk alternatives for toddlers. This is a popular ...

A few weeks ago I had a mama in my office who was very stressed about her 3-year-old daughter who "wouldn't eat anything." She had been trying everything she could ...

Whenever I talk about family meals with clients I can immediately see the overwhelm on their faces. Many of the families I work with struggle to get everyone together at ...

One of the most common questions I get from parents when they are getting ready to start solids is about the best baby led weaning foods to start with. Baby ...

Body image for kids Do you remember the first time you ever had a negative thought about your body image? Believe it or not, body positivity or a lack of ...

If you struggle with how your kids eat, you are not alone, feeding kids is hard. That is why I believe every parent deserves access to a pediatric dietitian.  Unfortunately, ...

A few years ago I started getting lots of questions from parents about baby-led weaning. While this isn't a "new" method of feeding, it is "newer" (in the past 5-10 ...

Both the American Academy of Pediatrics and the World Health Organization recommend introducing solids or complementary feeding around 6 months when you see signs baby is ready for solids. Being ...

If you are trying to reduce the added sugar in your kids’ diet, this is the post for you! Here is a roundup of some of my favorite dietitian-approved, no ...

I talk a lot about added sugar when I am working with families. This is mostly because kids are getting way too many added sugars in their diet. That is ...

Added sugar and kids As parents, we are constantly bombarded by all the things we have to know to raise our kids. Sleep schedules, car seat safety, choking risks, potty ...

My favorite way to make pancakes more nutritious is to make them from scratch and this super easy pancake recipe is exactly that! I recently posted this recipe on Instagram ...

Whenever I am working with families, the smoothie question always comes up. With. Out. Fail. Parents always what to know the best smoothie for kids. While there isn't a "best" ...

The best part of a good rainstorm is always the beautiful rainbow at the end. There is something about the vibrant colors that bring life back into the world after ...

I just LOVE the holiday season, it is my favorite time of year. Mostly because there are so many fun and festive events going on locally. I always do my ...

This is by far the most frequently asked question I get in my office. Why? well first, it is super convenient, so parents love it. Second, many are pretty sweet, ...

Have you been searching for simple breakfast and snack ideas your kids will enjoy? Then this is the recipe for you! This carrot apple muffin recipe is super easy to ...

These simple salmon burritos are a unique twist on the traditional burrito. A great way to expose your children to fish in a unique way! Salmon is also a good ...

Do you have a picky eater at home? Do you struggle with a picky eater? You are not alone! Picky eating is one of the most common parts of toddlerhood. If ...