Kids

Jun 28, 20222 min read

I'm a Dietitian and Here's What My Kids Eat

by Batsheva Herzka, RDN What you might think of me: You're a dietitian; therefore, your kids eat three balanced meals a day, plus...

Oct 3, 20211 min read

Why To Let Your Kiddo Cook

What's small, round, and blue? A cranberry holding its breath, of course! What's a pilot's favorite yogurt? "Plane" yogurt! See what fun...

Jun 6, 20212 min read

What's the Deal with Growth Charts?

Growth charts are a helpful tool in assessing normal versus abnormal growth patterns. They are composed of a series of percentile curves...

Nov 18, 20203 min read

The Day My Daughter Got a Barbie Doll

Not my idea, as you might've predicted. But now that Barbie was here, I figured I might as well make the most of it and turn her into a...

Jul 28, 20207 min read

Snacking Strategies for a Sweet Summer

Managing treats – or fun foods, as I like to call them – is something that many parents find tricky in general, but summertime brings its...

May 14, 20193 min read

Kid-Friendly Meal Ideas:

Helping kids adventure beyond the boundaries that they like to impose can be fun, delicious and liberating for the whole family.

Mar 5, 20196 min read

Growing Body-Confident Kids

It’s fascinating to me that one of the first questions asked after a baby is born is, “How much does she weigh?” Why is this of such...

Jan 29, 20194 min read

Why Ignoring an Eating Disorder Doesn't Make it Go Away

It's always difficult to tell parents that their child has a problem requiring treatment. Even when the problem is readily apparent. And...

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Jan 27, 20191 min read

Lunchroom Lessons

In life, we all have teachers, and we all have "un-teachers" - those individuals who help us unlearn the myths, lies, and other harmful...

Jan 24, 20196 min read

Raising an Adventurous Eater

Dear Dina, How can I prevent my baby from becoming a picky eater? We have lots of fussy eaters in the family and I want to help him learn...

Feb 18, 20185 min read

Little Kids, Big Feelings

Dear Dina, My son is six years old and has recently put on a lot of weight. Ever since noticing his weight gain, I haven’t been letting...

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