It’s that time of year—back to school! As we welcome the back-to-school season, parents everywhere are dusting off their little’s lunchboxes (and their own lunch box packing skills). Your home may be extra wild right now as your family adjusts to a new school schedule and you’re managing supply lists, extracurriculars, and grocery lists. It’s […]
Author Archives: Alyssa
Our Peanut Allergy Story Part 1
Hey mamas! In this episode, I dive deep into our personal roller-coaster with my little one’s possible peanut allergy. From tiny marks on his skin to navigating hospital visits and meticulous medical checks, we’ve been on quite the journey! I chat about the importance of staying updated with the latest allergy research and finding a […]
Speak Their Language: 3 Communication Missteps to Avoid with Your Picky Eater
Positive food communication is not only vital for connecting with children but also for guiding them through the often tricky journey of food exploration. In today’s blog post, we’ll discuss three specific mistakes I hear parents make, mistakes that might unintentionally set children up for failure rather than success. These mistakes aren’t just general errors; […]
5 Things I’d Start Doing TODAY If I had a Picky Toddler
Let’s address the elephant in the room—dealing with a picky eater. When my oldest turned into a picky toddler, our meal times spun into chaos. It felt like a control issue I couldn’t navigate out of, leaving me scared and anxious. We all know how pivotal nutritious food is for our children’s growth, and the […]
BIG Announcement. This changes everything…
I am so excited to bring this tool to your home to help you feed your family and feel good doing it! You can Click right here to learn more about Picky Plates and become a founding member. If you have any questions please email us at support@pickyplates.com We can’t wait to hear how it […]
Sleep & Nutrition
How Your Child’s Eating Habits Are Affecting Their Sleep Your child’s nutrition and sleep habits are two huge contributing factors to their healthy development and growth. The two are inextricably linked–what they eat affects how well they sleep and their sleep quality affects their nutritional habits and preferences. I am a dietician, not a sleep […]
5 Things I’d Start Doing TODAY If I had a Picky Toddler
What I would do TODAY if I had a picky eater at home. No fluff just helpful tips to get started today. Click here to get 15% off your PaleoValley order! Hope this episode was helpful for you! If it was it would mean so much to me if you left a written review it only takes […]
How Much Protein Do Kids Really Need?
And Easy Ways To Meet Their Needs, Even Without Meat! A common question among parents is whether or not their children are getting enough protein. They’re worried about how much they need and all the sources they may be getting it from. Or maybe they’re nervous their child is getting too much protein! Either way, […]
3 Weird Ways to Get Your Picky Eater To Try New Foods
Feeding Picky kids is so hard and sometimes we can get hyper-focused, stressed out, anxious, and worried. It can start to feel really serious and scary really fast when we don’t think they’re getting enough of the right things–protein, calories, etc. Sometimes that seriousness makes its way to the table with us like a dark […]
Mindset Shifts For Picky Eating
How Your Mindset May Be Affecting Your Child’s Eating Habits One day, back when my son was in daycare regularly, I’d come to pick him up and watch him a few minutes before going in. I saw him putting his toys away and climbing the stool to wash his hands, able to dispense his own […]