Brittany ShapiroApr 263 minThe Scoop on Baby Food (Part 2)Now that you understand the basic principles around introducing solids, let’s delve a little deeper into feeding your baby. (If you...
Brittany ShapiroMar 272 minThe Scoop on Baby Food (Part 1)When your baby suddenly reaches anywhere between 4-6 months old, the pediatrician likely mentions that now is the time to start...
Brittany ShapiroFeb 282 minFamily Meals: How to Achieve the ImpossibleIf you are like most parents I work with, you likely have a dream dinnertime scenario: the entire family, kids and adults, all sitting...
Brittany ShapiroJan 222 minWhen Life Is Crazy, Here’s How to Make Eating Easier Without Sacrificing NutritionI want to apologize for being MIA recently—but I have good excuse! Baby Boy Shapiro arrived last month (as shown below sporting his...
Brittany ShapiroNov 20, 20202 minTalk to Your Teen About Nutrition (It’s the Only Way to Know What’s Going on Inside Their Head)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...
Brittany ShapiroOct 18, 20202 minDo’s and Don’ts for Handling Halloween Treats (Even During a Pandemic)While Halloween may look quite different this year due to the global pandemic, your children are still likely to expect to get all...
Brittany ShapiroSep 13, 20203 minMeeting a Child’s Nutritional Needs on a Vegetarian DietI was inspired to write this post after a recent conversation with a parent whose first grader is constantly complaining that he is...
Brittany ShapiroAug 17, 20203 minNutrition Survival: Back to (Virtual) School EditionThis fall, schools and daycares are going to look very different. These changes are going to affect your children’s dietary routines and...
Brittany ShapiroJul 12, 20202 minNavigating the Daunting World of Food AllergiesIt seems like children are being diagnosed with food allergies left and right nowadays. From gluten to nuts to seafood, any news that...
Brittany ShapiroJun 19, 20202 minWhere Do Snacks Fit In?!With kids home from school and summer camp, you may feel like the eating just never stops. You manage to clean up from breakfast, and...
Brittany ShapiroMay 15, 20203 minIt’s Never Too Early to Get Your Kids Cooking in the Kitchen!Most parents want the same thing when it comes to feeding their children: Get them to eat a variety of fruits, vegetables, proteins and...
Brittany ShapiroApr 20, 20203 minA Pediatric Dietitian’s Top 5 Tips for Feeding Your Family During the Coronavirus Pandemic Whether you have grown kids who are home from college or infants who are just starting out on solids, feeding our children during a...
Brittany ShapiroMar 22, 20202 minDon’t Treat Dessert as a Reward!“If you eat your peas then you will get a cookie!” “Take two more bites of your chicken, and I’ll let you have ice cream!” “If you don’t...
Brittany ShapiroFeb 27, 20202 minKeeping the Peace at the Dinner TableDo you ever wonder why some children turn out to be picky eaters, while others willingly eat brussels sprouts and chopped liver (I was...
Brittany ShapiroJan 20, 20202 minDoes your child need a dietitian? Ask yourself these questions to find out.If you read my first blog post, now you know a little bit about me. But what I really want to talk about is how I can help YOU! First,...
Brittany ShapiroDec 25, 20192 minIntroducing … me!Hello there! Since I started Capital Pediatric Nutrition back in 2017, I’ve been working on building my business, supporting families in...
