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I hate a vegetables! I'm not eating this!
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7 Signs Parents Need Help with Feeding

July 16, 2015 Natalia Stasenko

I had a conversation with a new mom friend yesterday. Upon finding out what I do, she gave me a quick synopsis of her daughter’s eating habits, including several earlier strategies “to get her to

Bowl of ketchup or tomato sauce
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Why I Ended My Family’s Ketchup Ban

June 11, 2015 Natalia Stasenko

A couple of years ago, I wrote a blog post with the headline, “Crossing Ketchup Off My Shopping List.” In it, I described how we ran a taste-test of different tomato sauces with my children

Little girl toddler picking her food, making faces
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What if it’s Not Just Picky Eating? Selective Eating Disorder in Children

October 9, 2014 Natalia Stasenko

Between 25-35 percent of typically developing children in the U.S. have feeding disorders, and up to 40 to 70 percent with chronic medical problems are struggling with issues related to feeding and nutrition. RDs working in

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September-October 2014

Baby’s First Foods: Fantastic Foods for a Healthy Start

August 26, 2014 Natalia Stasenko

What foods should I start with? What if my baby has an allergic reaction? How do I know my baby is getting enough important nutrients? Many parents approach introducing solid foods with great anticipation and

No Yolks About This Gadget
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No Yolks About This Gadget

June 25, 2014 Natalia Stasenko

Product Reviewed: Tovolo Silicone Yolk Out To be honest, I was a little skeptical at first when I saw the Tovolo Silicone Yolk Out egg yolk extractor. As an experienced baker with a couple of

people tidying the table with food after party. They do it together
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Ways to Reduce Your Family’s Plate Waste

June 20, 2014 Natalia Stasenko

Ready for some shocking news? According to this Natural Resources Defense Council report, 40 percent of all food in America goes uneaten. This is around 20 pounds of food per person per month. We are now

The Gadget with a Seal of Approval
January-February 2014

The Gadget with a Seal of Approval

December 20, 2013 Natalia Stasenko

Product Review Caso® Vacuum Sealer I had never used a vacuum sealer before, but the Caso® Vacuum Sealer turned out to be a very easy appliance to handle, even for a novice like myself. Keeping

Happy boy eating delicious sandwich
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Do Kids Need a Dedicated ‘Snack Shelf’?

August 23, 2013 Natalia Stasenko

Many families have special shelves or drawers in the kitchen cupboards where they keep “kid-friendly” foods. Some parents allow kids to choose a snack from the shelf if they ate their dinner, others give access

Healthy snack Broccoli muffins with cheddar cheese and thyme
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3 Facts Every Parent Should Know About Vegetables

July 29, 2013 Natalia Stasenko

Many parents of young children struggle to get them to eat vegetables. Their little ones may be going through an age-appropriate picky eating stage or a food jag; they may be very cautious eaters overall;

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“Kids’ Choice” is Not the Healthiest Choice

July 9, 2013 Natalia Stasenko

This summer my children are joining a new summer camp that just opened across the street. The camp boasts a program of swimming, field sports, trips to parks and museums, and – the best part

Family-Style Meals Help Raise Healthy Eaters
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Family-Style Meals Help Raise Healthy Eaters

June 6, 2013 Natalia Stasenko

Eating together is a great way to boost your family's nutrition, expose kids to a variety of foods, and help everyone catch up at the end of the day. But how we serve food at

Cream of Asparagus soup in white bowl rustic
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How Pureed Soups Can Teach Kids to Love Vegetables

April 30, 2013 Natalia Stasenko

Many parents struggle to get their little ones to meet their daily vegetable quota. I've found that kids shy away from vegetables for a variety of reasons: Neophobia, or a fear of new foods. Neophobia

Lunch Special Secret: Grain Salads
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Lunch Special Secret: Grain Salads

April 1, 2013 Natalia Stasenko

Ever since I started sharing pictures of my kids’ lunchboxes and wrote this post about the mechanics behind them, I realized how many people find the topic of lunch-packing as fascinating as I do. Someone

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The Flavor Factor: Teaching Kids to Eat Right

March 6, 2013 Natalia Stasenko

When it comes to children and eating a varied diet, parents often are busy thinking about health — but kids only care about flavor. In my experience, little ones will eat good-for-you food…if they enjoy

The Art and Science of Packing a Lunchbox
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The Art and Science of Packing a Lunchbox

February 1, 2013 Natalia Stasenko

Forget the perfect family fantasy for a second—we all live in the real world where mornings are hectic, kids are choosy and lunch periods are short. This makes knowing how to pack a nutritious and

Massaged Kale Salad with Variations
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Massaged Kale Salad with Variations

January 11, 2013 Natalia Stasenko

I discovered kale a few years ago and it quickly became one of my favorite vegetables and a frequent guest on our family dinner table. Last time we talked food (one of my kids’ favorite



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