Now that the book is out, I feel more freedom to explore some of my own (and hopefully your) interests! One of the things I pride myself on is translating the science into practical approaches you can use. It’s fine to know the science, but it’s...

The Chobani Champions giveaway is underway (3 months of free yogurt to 2 winners, in case you missed it) and we will have an even bigger giveaway this Friday (which will be the last one for a while), as we release Fearless Feeding. Be sure to stay...

Do you ever get in a breakfast rut? You’re in a rut if you buy and offer the same breakfast foods day in and day out. Sometimes my kids get in a cereal rut. Or sometimes I get in a Greek yogurt rut…eating the same breakfast over and over! Even though...

It's hard to believe that Fearless Feeding: How to Raise Healthy Eaters from High Chair to High School will be on bookshelves in just 18 days. Maryann and I are stepping up our giveaways, to spread the word and excitement--in fact, we'd love you to...

Today’s kids are snacking more than ever. It’s hard to blame them. They’re bombarded with snacks at every turn-- after school, sporting practices and events, parties, church, and in the classroom. More snack availability means more eating. A 2010...

I don’t know a parent on the planet who hasn’t been frustrated at one point or another about their child’s resistance to new foods. Resistance is a natural and normal part of child development. So normal, that almost every child goes through periods...

If you’ve got a teen, you may think you’re in the homestretch--at least from a nutrition standpoint. Sure, you’ve fed your teen healthy foods, supported sports and activities along the way, and even taught him about nutrition while you were at...

I am always on the hunt for products that help families ease the job of feeding their kids, and I think I’ve found a good one, especially for parents of toddlers! When my four children were toddlers and preschoolers, feeding was a systematic...

How do you stay motivated to cook for your family? Perhaps a better question, how do you stay happy doing it?  In my many years of working with families, and my own experiences as a mother, cooking is often a topic of frustration for moms. Just the other...

Pat yourself on the back. This little act of self-encouragement is a gesture that can keep you going, even with the mundane task of feeding your child. You may doubt your skills or success at feeding your family, but I think that most parents deserve a...