I am frequently asked how to discuss diet and weight issues with a child or teen. My go-to answer is “Don’t”. However, I recognize that this does not fully address the concerns of parents, family members, and other health professionals. Recently, an article was shared with me
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Baby Led Weaning or Purees: Which is Best for My Child? This is an area that is of hot debate in the parenting community to do baby led weaning or purees. Luckily the answer is EITHER or BOTH! Both styles of feeding can support healthy growth and
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Can we talk about a sensitive subject? I’d like to share my perspective and experience from where I have landed after 24 years as a pediatric dietitian. Overweight. I see children and families for being overweight, underweight, and everything in between. Families often reach out for nutrition
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Dear Nicole, how do I know if my child is eating enough fruits and vegetables daily, and how do I get my child to increase their intake of fruits and vegetables? How many fruits and vegetables should my child be eating every day? Those are great questions
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In this blog post, we go over Dietitian nutrition tips for National Nutrition Month 2022®. When you think of March, you may think of spring, St. Patrick’s Day, or temperamental midwestern weather, but did you know March is National Nutrition Month®? Each year, nutrition professionals use this
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How much decision making power are you giving your kids when it comes to food, and how much power should you give? Should they be able to choose every meal, some of the meals, or just eat whatever you serve? Tune into today’s episode for stories of
Read more →Have you ever wondered if your cultural background affects your medical care and diagnoses? Betsy and Jen tackle a difficult subject – cultural biases in healthcare and why not everything can be fixed with a pill. How do you know when your child is one of the
Read more →What to pack, or should I send? Do you have a plan for feeding your kids, in OR out of school? In this episode, Betsy and Jen discuss eating lunch during the COVID-19 school day, including tips and suggestions for keeping it healthy, whether your kids are
Read more →Have you wondered about the safety of your groceries during the COVID-19 pandemic? Or is it truly safe to eat take-out? What about school lunch safety, with many kids heading back into the classroom? Listen to this amazingly informative podcast, with Betsy, Jen, and special guest Dr.
Read more →Have you felt as if you have had a hard time staying healthy during quarantine? Us too! In this episode, Betsy and Jen discuss how to eat well and stay active while stuck at home and strategies you can use to help yourself stay on track when
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