The Nourished Child

In our society today, the value system leans toward being fit and trim–for health and appearance. If your child carries extra weight he or she may be subjected to weight teasing, weight talk, and feel...

15 Sep 201638min

School food should be your ally, not your enemy! Learn what it takes to help your child eat healthy school lunch, and let school lunch, parties, and the concession stand work for you and your child. G...

8 Sep 201632min

Stay calm and carry on…or so they say. Easier said than done when it comes to the picky eater. Does it really matter how you behave around the picky eater? Yes, it does. Today, I talk about how you ca...

31 Aug 201630min

Food choices in the first 2 years of life help to establish the future health and intellect of your child. Why? The top baby nutrients have a critical role in overall growth, development and brain gro...

26 Aug 201633min

You know I'm not all about food as the answer to healthy eating for kids, but I am about making it easier for you, and for your child to eat healthier, no matter how you define that. Upgrading your ch...

21 Aug 201631min

The feeding style you use every day really matters. Maybe you don't know what a feeding style is, or perhaps you're not sure what your tendencies are…you are in the right place today, because I am def...

18 Aug 201631min

We live in a world where food is everywhere…from online recipes and cooking shows to the ever-present food options everywhere your child goes (school, doctor, church, sporting events)….it's hard to fi...

14 Aug 201627min

Welcome to the very first episode of The Nourished Child podcast, a show about childhood nutrition, feeding kids, and dealing with the ups and downs (challenges!) of raising a healthy child in today's...

12 Aug 201613min