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Toddler Nutrition

ms. rachel picky eating

Ms. Rachel’s refreshingly real take on picky eaters and mom guilt

If you’ve ever felt like you’re the only mom who doesn’t have…

genetic picky eating

New study reveals genetic picky eating is real–here’s what actually helps

Some kids' brains are literally wired to process food differently, and they need specific support, not just more time.

mother introducing new food to toddler

The parenting hack that finally gets picky toddlers to try new foods—without a fight

This simple parenting hack shows how toddlers can be encouraged to try new foods without mealtime stress

Toddler only wants to eat snacks

This toddler’s ‘snack tummy’ logic has TikTok—and moms—losing it

Believe it or not, there’s actual science behind your toddler’s snack obsession—and it starts with intuitive eating.

Trader Joes foods for toddlers

6 foods toddlers love from Trader Joe’s

And as a nutritionist mom, I love them, too.

boy grabbing baby pouch - baby food hacks

3 baby food hacks recommended by a registered dietitian

Did you know that you can make fruit leather and frozen dots from baby food pouches?

This broccoli meatball recipe for toddlers is genius

Picky kids won't eat greens? This broccoli meatball hack is basically guaranteed to work

child on toddler food strike sitting in high chair

What to do when your toddler goes on a food strike

“The key here is to offer several opportunities to eat nutritious foods throughout the day."

mom feeding baby, who is a picky toddler

I felt mom guilt and shame for having a picky eater

My toddler's diet had become a menu of all the things I said I’d never feed my child—until I had my child.

rainbow sheet pancakes

Rainbow sheet pancakes

Top with fruit or chocolate chips or leave plain—no matter what, these pancakes are always perfection.

picky eater: toddler sitting in high chair looking at plate of food

Confession: I’m a dietitian and feeding my daughter is a struggle

As a dietitian, I teach other parents how to feed their own kiddos. And yet, I couldn't even get my own daughter to try a new food, let alone accept it.

5 reasons I’m happy to (still!) breastfeed my toddler

Everyone's going to have an opinion, but in the end the best thing we can do is simply do what's best for our little ones.

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