Milk, Water, and All Those Beverage Options! – Feed to Succeed Podcast Season 1, Episode 8 Starbucks, energy drinks, sodas, juices…what’s a parent to do? Betsy and Jen return to the scene with their lively banter, focused on what and how much kids should be drinking. Is
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
Read more →Family Meals – Why and How – Feed to Succeed Podcast Season 1, Episode 4 Click here to download Jen and Betsy dive into family meals – ups and downs, challenges, and how to overcome some of the most common obstacles such as time, frequency and benefits
Read more →You’re Not a Short Order Cook – Feed to Succeed Podcast Season 1, Episode 3 Click here to download Have you ever found yourself feeling like a short order cook in your own kitchen? We all have. Betsy and Jen discuss this approach to feeding kids, and
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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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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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