Whenever our kids have sleepover guests, I (or my husband) make an effort to prepare a nice breakfast. We usually get requests for pancakes, and occasionally waffles, and this weekend was no different. Only this time, I was out of the mix I usually...

Everyone has a fish story.  Mostly, when I hear families talk about their fish story, I hear about struggles with finding a fish dish their child will eat, or the rejections they have experienced as a result of offering fish, or even their own dislike of...

We all know that children should cut back on soda, for the reasons I discuss here. Even lemonade, sweet tea and juice drinks can be problematic if your child drinks more than 12 ounces a day! But what if children aren't satisfied with plain water as a...

I’ve got a big family and often buy food in bulk. I bring it home, divide it and package it for the freezer. Also, I’m a fan of making sure there’s enough food on the table so that everyone can satisfy their appetite. Because of this, I often have...

Last week an article entitled “Weight Watchers” in Vogue written by Dara Lynn Weiss described how she successfully managed her 7 year-old daughter’s weight problem by putting her on a diet. Dara-Lynn Weiss—aka the Tiger Feeder—now has a book...

This blog post appeared many moons ago when I started Just the Right Byte. As I fastidiously work on Fearless Feeding, I thought this would be a good re-read, especially as spring has sprung and sporting events are in full swing. Crackers, pop-tarts,...

My friend and colleague Sally Kuzemchak, MS, RD over at Real Mom Nutrition posted a video on her blog this week--she's a mom on a mission to change the culture of sport snacks. I'm sharing my opinion on sporting events and snacks to help you think about...

I want you and your children to eat more whole grains—I really do. Besides the health benefits associated with heart health and a slew of other positive associations (like weight management), whole grains should be an important part of your family’s...

Does feeding your baby give you a nagging feeling that things aren’t going as well as planned? If your baby isn’t gaining weight as predicted or if you’re struggling with the spoon or washcloth, you might be unintentionally making these mistakes and...

This is a staple in our family, and oh, so easy...tender, juicy, yet plain enough that your children will love it!  I discovered this recipe years ago when I was following a chicken salad recipe from The Barefoot Contessa.  Once I had baked the chicken,...