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, this article is for you! I was recently teaching a local class series to parents with kids ages 0-5 and the question of bedtime snacks …
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 landed in the right spot. In this article, I’m going to review everything you need to know about high-protein foods for picky eaters. Want to …
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 to consume enough probiotic foods can be tough, especially with a picky eater. If you struggle with a picky eater at home, be sure to …
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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 often do they have…” questions, including a variety of foods and different beverages. We also review the list of healthy drinks for kids. Asking these …
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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 rate of iron deficiency in children is one of the biggest reasons that it is important for parents to understand the importance of iron-rich foods …
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 in. There is nothing quite like summer to throw kids off their meal and snack routine and parents want back to school lunch ideas. Between …
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 her belly. A few times, she screamed so loudly I was really nervous something terrible was happening. Thankfully, there were natural remedies for constipation that …
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 topic because around 1-year babies can start being introduced to milk (other than breastmilk or formula). Yet, this is a pretty controversial topic for many …
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 the table for a meal. I get it! After a full day of work getting meals on the table with young kids can be a …
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 it often starts in childhood. Kids as young as toddlers are learning to make negative comments about their bodies. Where does this come from? We …
Jessica Gust, MS, RDN
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