There is no better time than the New Year to consider adopting some healthy habits for the whole family. Wait. Strike that. There is NO TIME when you’re a parent. That’s why we’ve done the work for you and came up with a few suggestions for making
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As dietitians, during our patient appointments, you can assume we will ask about the foods your child eats, foods they dislike, stooling patterns, and medications/supplements (amongst many other things!). One question that might catch you off guard is “How is your child sleeping?” After all, what does
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We are so excited to share the news that Feed to Succeed is moving into a beautiful new space this September; just a mile down the street and closer to the Glen. Those of you coming to meet with us, please bear with the dust during this
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If there’s any mom out there who enjoys making lunches, I’d like to meet her. And then I won’t believe her. Here’s how lunch making goes down in most houses: Bleary eyed after a long day of work or household chores, we parents head to the kitchen
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With so many gorgeous Chicago summer days, homemade macaroni and cheese is perfect for a quick, kid-friendly dinner. This recipe isn’t as easy as the one from the box, but it’s pretty close. And it tastes a whole lot better. HOMEMADE MACARONI AND CHEESE 1 package cooked
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Before specializing in pediatrics, I could have never imagined how much stress picky eating could cause parents and caregivers. At first parents may feel their child just likes certain foods more than others. Then maybe they don’t like fruits and vegetables. Then parents may begin to watch
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Happy Fourth of July weekend to all our Feed to Succeed families! Make sure to celebrate with family time and of course, lots of good eats! There are loads of ideas for fun 4th of July activities and crafts for families online. Most of the desserts,
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Believe it or not, FPIES, Food protein-induced enterocolitis, was beginning of my love story with Feed to Succeed. I first met Betsy, the owner of Feed To Succeed, at a dinner lecture on FPIES. We quickly realized we had lots in common in the pediatric nutrition world,
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Key to Early Intervention services (EI) for many children is nutrition therapy. In a typical month, four registered dietitians from Feed to Succeed see over 50 children through EI. Assisting these children under the age of 3 meet nutrition requirements to grow and thrive is crucial to
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