by Jenny Friedman, RD | Sep 9, 2019
How food looks might be the first thing your child notices about a meal or snack. Visual appearance can tell your child a lot about a food’s taste or texture. This can help your child make connections and learn about new foods. But visual appearance can also be...
by Jenny Friedman, RD | Sep 2, 2019
Mealtime distractions tend to have a bad reputation. They’re associated with mindless and overeating. But you and your child probably have a very legitimate reason – or two or three – for incorporating distractions like TV, tablets, or toys at the table....
by Jenny Friedman, RD | Aug 26, 2019
TV or no TV during meals? What about tablets and toys? Many parents resort to mealtime distractions like screens, TV, tablets, books, and toys because they are the only thing that gets their children to sit down and eat. Mealtime distractions have a bad reputation....
by Jenny Friedman, RD | Aug 19, 2019
The way a food feels matters to kids. For kids with sensory processing issues and very often kids with autism, this is especially true. Texture can be a touchy issue, one that’s often at the root of picky eating behaviors. As a parent, you’re concerned about picky...
by Jenny Friedman, RD | Aug 12, 2019
How to Stop Making Multiple Meals While Still Pleasing Your Picky Eater If you’re making a special meal for your picky eater you’re certainly not alone. But making dinner for your family doesn’t have to be so hard. You can put an end to short-order cooking, get your...
