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Picky Eaters
I’ve heard from literally 1000s of parents over the years about their challenges at the dinner table, and I’ve distilled it down to the essential habits your household needs to begin to solve the picky eating frustrations.
Why Sheet Pan Meals Are Great for Picky Eaters | Picky Eater Recipes
Sheet pan meals are a win-win with picky eaters! They provide options plus they’re easy to make and clean up! As a kids’ cooking teacher, I’ve gotten a ton of questions over the years about picky eating recipes. That led me to become certified in the SOS approach to feeding so that I’m even more...
152: Feeding Toddlers (& Other Picky Eaters) Confidently with Dietician Edwena Kennedy, RD
I’m in awe over how much has changed about feeding babies and toddlers in just the 15 years since I had to learn it the first time. Less stress, less structure, but even MORE importance to get it right if you ask me! I asked dietician Edwena Kennedy to join me today to help parents...
151: Could Your Picky Eater Need More…Sleep??!
You know how even though it feels like what happens to our body might not affect the mind and vice versa? That’s not the only place where seemingly unrelated systems are actually interdependent… We have one body to work with on this journey called life, and it’s alllll connected. Sarah Fenrich, an occupational therapist, and...
143: How to Help Kids Eat More Vegetables
“How do I help my kids eat more vegetables?” It’s a question I’m often asked! Today I have 5 quick tips and practical ideas to set up the right environment so that your kids have a CHANCE to fall in love (or at least make friends with) their veggies: Demonstration Variety Choice Fun Involvement Let’s...
Why Recipes for Picky Eaters Won’t Solve the Problem
You know how Google is super helpful and tries to finish your thought when you start typing a search. That gives us an interesting perspective because what Google chooses to fill the space with is typically some of the most popular searches. Thus we can learn what others are searching for, what their needs are....
Why Kids Menus Are Hurting the Next Generation
One of my more controversial and talked-about shares in the last year was a series of pictures of our elementary school’s lunch kids menu. I pointed out some of the trends, some of the downfalls (I’m looking at you sugar), and how the lunches served at our elementary school are the epitome of the kids’...
The Magic of the Tiny Salad: Understanding How Food Size and Texture Impacts Picky Eating
It’s easy to admit that one of the greatest benefits of social media is keeping in touch with friends from long ago. My dear friend and fellow trombone player from high school, Liz, is one of those I am so grateful for. We’ve often connected through Facebook or Instagram over the years and kept up...
One Simple Habit That Could Get Your Kids to Eat 4xs More Veggies
It’s no surprise that parents everywhere struggle to get their kids to eat vegetables. In fact, here at Kids Cook Real Food™, I hear often from our families that one of the biggest barriers to eating more healthily is that they have what they call “picky eaters.” Picky eaters never seem to have trouble eating...
What Is Intuitive Eating? 6 Tips for Teaching Kids to Eat Intuitively
There are 36 million hits if you search on Google for “Intuitive Eating,” and I’m not exaggerating! But how many people are reaching out about teaching kids to eat intuitively? Not that many. At Kids Cook Real Food™, we not only want to teach kids about cooking, but we also want to teach them how...
117: Why You Must Let Kids Play with Their Food with Danielle Binns
The mess, the mess! Feeding kids can be overwhelming sometimes, especially if you’re unlucky enough to have carpet under a highchair. 😮 Family nutritionist Danielle Binns joins me today to talk about the importance of playing with food and why it’s the most powerful anti-picky-eating strategy at our disposal! She’ll challenge your thinking for sure...