Why Am I Triggered By My Child's Body and Appetite?

Feeling triggered by your child’s appetite, behaviors around food or body size? Learn more about why you’re triggered and how to manage this effectively to avoid projecting on your child

Child Feeding, Podcast EpisodeCrystal Karges, MS, RDN, IBCLCFebruary 28, 2023#triggeredbychild Comments

Here's Why You Don't Need to Be Teaching Kids About Nutrition

Teaching kids about nutrition might seem like a helpful way to support them toward improved health. But there are many potential ways this could backfire.

Healthy Kids, MotherhoodCrystal Karges, MS, RDN, IBCLCJanuary 31, 2023#nutrition, #teachingkids Comments

These New Year's Resolutions Can Help You Raise Body Positive Kids

Here are 5 practical steps you can take to raise body positive kids and to end the generational legacy of body shaming in your family and home.

Child Feeding, Healthy KidsCrystal Karges, MS, RDN, IBCLCJanuary 1, 2023#raisebodypositivekids, #bodypositivechild Comments

3 Keys to Protecting Your Kids From Diet Culture During the Holidays

What is diet culture and why it’s harmful to kids? Learn 3 keys to protecting your kids from diet culture messaging during the holidays.

Holidays, Child FeedingCrystal Karges, MS, RDN, IBCLCDecember 31, 2022#raisingintuitiveeaters, #dietculture, #protectkidsfromdietculture Comment

5 Tips for Navigating Holiday Sweets with Kids to Support Self-Regulation

Unsure how to help your kids manage the higher influx of sweets during the holidays? Here are 5 tips to support your children with self-regulating sugar.

Holidays, Child FeedingCrystal Karges, MS, RDN, IBCLCDecember 31, 2022#holidayswithkids Comment

5 Ways to Reset Your Relationship With Food During the Holidays

Feeling stuck in an unhealthy relationship with food? Learn 5 ways to reset your relationship with food during the holidays and beyond.

Eating Disorders, Holidays, MotherhoodCrystal Karges, MS, RDN, IBCLCDecember 30, 2022#relationshipwithfood, #holidays Comment

Your Picky Eater Thanksgiving May Look Like Nothing But Bread Rolls

Your picky eater may eat nothing but the bread rolls on Thanksgiving, and here's why that’s okay.

Holidays, Child FeedingCrystal Karges, MS, RDN, IBCLCNovember 22, 2022#pickyeaterthanksgiving, #thanksgiving, #pickyeater Comments

Your Step-by-Step Halloween Candy Game Plan to Rewrite the Script on Sweets

Worried about how to navigate the higher volume of sweets this Halloween? Learn these simple strategies to support your kids to self-regulate their sugar intake.

Podcast Episode, Child FeedingCrystal Karges, MS, RDN, IBCLCOctober 31, 2022#halloween, #halloweencandy, #sugarobsession Comment

Why Intuitive Eating Doesn't Work? Uncovering Challenges For Moms

If you’ve wondered why intuitive eating doesn’t work, you’re not alone! Listen to this podcast episode to uncover some of the common challenges mom face that can make intuitive eating difficult.

Podcast Episode, MotherhoodCrystal Karges, MS, RDN, IBCLCSeptember 30, 2022#intuitiveeating Comment

3 Ways How to Raise a Body Positive Child

If you’ve struggled with your body image, you might worry that your body issues will become your child’s. Even if you don’t love your body, here is how to raise a body positive child.

Podcast Episode, MotherhoodCrystal Karges, MS, RDN, IBCLCSeptember 7, 2022#bodypositivechild, #bodykindness Comments

How to Reduce Weight Stigma in Your Child's Health Care

Weight stigma in your child’s healthcare can be a contributing risk factor for eating disorders. Learn more about how to reduce weight stigma in your child’s routine appointments in this podcast episode.

Podcast EpisodeCrystal Karges, MS, RDN, IBCLCAugust 31, 2022#weightstigma, #eatingdisorderprevention Comment

How to Stop Obsessing Over Food and Weight as a Mom to Enjoy Life

Why am I so obsessed with food? Here are common reasons why and how to stop the food obsession.

Motherhood, Eating DisordersCrystal Karges, MS, RDN, IBCLCAugust 24, 2022foodobsession, foodobsessed Comment

Child constantly asking for food and snacks? Here’s what can help

Is your child constantly asking for food? Check out these tips to help your child feel better about food.

Healthy Kids, Child FeedingCrystal Karges, MS, RDN, IBCLCAugust 6, 2022foodobsession, #healthykids Comment

3 Steps to Prevent Body Shaming at Your Child’s Next Well-Check Visit

Well-check visits can be a minefield for body shaming triggers. Learn how to prevent this from happening at your child’s next doctor appointment.

Healthy Kids, Eating DisordersCrystal Karges, MS, RDN, IBCLCJuly 21, 2022wellcheck, pediatrician, weightstigma, bodyshaming Comment

How to Help a Child Having a Meltdown at Mealtimes for Better Family Meals

Meltdowns at mealtimes can be miserable for the whole family. Learn why they’re happening and easy ways to prevent them for easier family meals.

Child FeedingCrystal Karges, MS, RDN, IBCLCJuly 7, 2022#meltdowns, #mealtimes, #familymeals Comment

Sugar and Kids: What Does the Division of Responsibility Say About Sweets?

How do you navigate sweets with your kids when you’re trying to follow the division of responsibility approach to feeding? Check out this post for more guidance on the nuances of sugar and kids.

Healthy Kids, Child FeedingCrystal Karges, MS, RDN, IBCLCApril 9, 2022#sugarandkids, #divisionofresponsibilitiy Comments

3 Powerful Ways to Teach Your Kids to Love Their Bodies

You can support your children in building a positive body image. Here are 3 tips to get you started.

Eating Disorders, MotherhoodCrystal Karges, MS, RDN, IBCLCMarch 7, 2022#bodyimage, #kidsandbodyimage Comment

5 Ways to Show Your Body Love , Even if You Don't Love Your Body

Being in love with your body isn’t a criteria for learning how to care for you body. Here are simple ways to show your body love - because you’re worth it.

Motherhood, WellnessCrystal Karges, MS, RDN, IBCLCMarch 1, 2022#bodyimage, #bodykindness Comment