If you’ve read my previous posts, you know I am a firm believer in parents taking charge of the meal and snack schedule as well as the...

Many families have expressed frustration to me about the abundance of sweets around, especially in the summer months. How can you get...

If you are responsible for grocery shopping for your household, you’ve probably noticed the number on your receipt has increased...

I get this question a lot in my practice. Parents often work so hard to encourage their child to eat more out of fear that they aren’t...

I’ve recently been dispelling a lot of myths related to organic food when talking to families. Many people associate the word “organic”...

While my 1-year-old has not yet entered the true picky toddler stage, he did experience his first mealtime tantrum the other night. Let...

Halloween, Thanksgiving, Hanukkah, Christmas, New Years, Kwanzaa, etc. There is no shortage of delicious food around this time of year!...

I recently read something about how to measure success at family meals and it really stuck with me. Success should not be defined by how...

Many parents are still wrapping their heads around the idea of children returning to in-person learning for the first time since March...

In an ideal world, feeding our children can make us feel excitement, pleasure and joy. But in the real world, we know that we are just as...

Every family has one (if not more) – a grandmother or aunt or second cousin who loves to sneak the children lollipops and ice cream cones...

The title of “parent” is often synonymous with “short order cook.” Of course, you would prefer to make one single meal the whole family...

Now that you understand the basic principles around introducing solids, let’s delve a little deeper into feeding your baby. (If you...

When your baby suddenly reaches anywhere between 4-6 months old, the pediatrician likely mentions that now is the time to start...

If you are like most parents I work with, you likely have a dream dinnertime scenario: the entire family, kids and adults, all sitting...

I want to apologize for being MIA recently—but I have good excuse! Baby Boy Shapiro arrived last month (as shown below sporting his...

Recently I’ve met with a lot of teenagers in my practice who are dealing with a wide range of nutrition issues. From picky eating to poor...

While Halloween may look quite different this year due to the global pandemic, your children are still likely to expect to get all...

I was inspired to write this post after a recent conversation with a parent whose first grader is constantly complaining that he is...

This fall, schools and daycares are going to look very different. These changes are going to affect your children’s dietary routines and...