by Jenny Friedman, RD | Jul 8, 2019
Whether you’re traveling by plane, train, or car with your family this summer, packing snacks for the kids is a must. These nutritious kid-friendly travel snacks are portable (no refrigeration needed!), easy to eat (read not too messy), and packed...
by Jenny Friedman, RD | Jul 1, 2019
Does your child ever gag just from smelling a food? It seems like a surprising reaction (and certainly a scary one to experience), but autism parents know gagging at the smell of a food can be pretty common. This article will cover why autistic kids and kids...
by Jenny Friedman, RD | Jun 24, 2019
I recently asked parents in my social community: What’s the best thing you’ve done to get your skeptical eater to eat new foods? Read their answers below! 6 Genius Ways Parents Get Their Picky Eaters to Eat Tip 1 My 6 year old loves to help with cooking...
by Jenny Friedman, RD | Jun 17, 2019
Many kids on the autism spectrum struggle to eat fruits and veggies. One parent even asked me: “why is green so hard?” At times it seems like it’s something against the vegetable itself, but really, it’s nothing personal against vegetables. Surprisingly your kid...
by Jenny Friedman, RD | Jun 10, 2019
The article lists healthy white foods for picky eaters and discusses why picky eaters might prefer to eat white and beige foods. Are chicken nuggets and crackers at the top of your picky eater’s list of favorite foods? It is so common for extremely picky...