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When it comes to our picky eaters, most of us parents are willing to try anything to get them to just eat and be healthy – especially when the frustration and struggle at meal times never seems to get any better! You’ve likely tried everything in the books, from promising them dessert after supper, to […]
So you’re at home with your kids…on lock-down…and you’re facing a new sort of internal battle with yourself…maybe even a new level of mom-guilt, if you will. Let’s be real… We went into this situation with higher expectations, did we not? So many of us went into this situation thinking: “Perfect! I’ll be home with […]
In this episode, we’re exploring the many ways we can sabotage our picky eater’s progress without even realizing it! It’s SO common and these actions are done completely unintentionally, even the best of parents do some of these things that I’m going to talk about today! It’s common to see when I’m troubleshooting issues, or […]
Hey there, and welcome to the My Little Eater podcast! I’m Edwena Kennedy, your pediatric dietitian, mom friend, and biggest supporter as you raise your baby or toddler. I’m so excited to be here dishing out all the best feeding and nutrition info and to help you really just stand in your confidence as a […]
Did your parents ever say the famous line “Stop playing with your food!” when you were growing up? Mine sure did! And although playing with food was totally unacceptable in the past, it’s now associated with so many benefits that truly can help if you are dealing with a toddler who is overly cautious of […]
With the diversity in the yogurt aisle, it’s safe to say that choosing one can be downright overwhelming! And with so many flavours, fat percentages, and brand names, it can seem impossible to pick the best one! Trust me, I get it. That’s why I want to help! If you want to start incorporating yogurt […]
As a parent, making sure our children get enough food and nutrients for growth can be stressful, and many parents often struggle with knowing just how much food is considered the right amount. Parents will often ask me how much their child should be eating…but there simply isn’t an easy answer! When we talk about […]
Have you ever wondered if how you serve your meals has an impact on the mealtime dynamic? It’s not something we often think can have a significant affect on what and how our toddlers eat, but it’s true! Simple tweaks can make a huge difference in how independent and in control a toddler feels, how […]
Parents ask me all the time what my thoughts are on offering their baby/toddler an alternative meal if they refuse the first choice. Is it bad? Is it okay under certain circumstances? What if it’s the only way to get their child to eat? This is a topic that I feel quite strongly about, as […]