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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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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Two Siblings with Different Feeding Issues – Feed to Succeed Podcast Season 4, Episode 8 In this week’s pediatric nutrition podcast, registered dietitian Betsy Hjelmgren, RD and culinary expert Jen Karakosta addressing feeding a family with multiple feeding issues (and staying sane!). Terry Labanowski, mom of two
Read more →Bringing It All Together – Feed to Succeed Podcast Season 1, Episode 12 Join Betsy and Jen as they revisit the highlights of the first series of the Feed to Succeed podcast and weigh in on the take-away themes. From take a S.E.A.T. to determine the cause
Read more →Managing Difficult Mealtime Behavior – Feed to Succeed Podcast Season 1, Episode 10 In this 10th episode of our Feed to Succeed podcast, special guest, Eric Tivers, LCSW, coach, and podcaster, joins Betsy and Jen to share his experience with behavior modification; and provide tips and insights
Read more →Introducing New Foods to Kids – Feed to Succeed Podcast Season 1, Episode 9 Meet Betsy’s kids, Alyssa and Nate! Betsy and her kids talk about the importance of eating a variety of different foods and food allergy management at their schools. Alyssa shares her experience with
Read more →The Benefits of Consistent Meal Routine, Schedule, and Location – Feed to Succeed Podcast Season 1, Episode 7 New guest, nurse practitioner Karen Gentile of Kids First Pediatric Partners in Skokie, IL, joins Betsy and Jen to discuss the benefits and tips for establishing eating routines and
Read more →How Many Times Until My Kid Will Eat That? – Feed to Succeed Podcast Season 1, Episode 6 Smita Joshi, guest expert in feeding difficulties, joins Betsy and Jen for an in-depth and helpful discussion about strategies for getting kids to eat things they don’t want to
Read more →Force Feeding – A Bad Means to an End – Feed to Succeed Podcast Season 1, Episode 5 Click here to download Feeding therapist and feeding expert, Smita Joshi of Assential Therapies, joins Jen and Betsy for an in-depth discussion of primary feeding difficulties and what you
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