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

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

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

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

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

Kids and Sweets: How Often Should I Let My Kids Have Sugar?

Learn more about a responsive approach to offering sugar to your children to help you know how often to serve them sweets.

Child FeedingCrystal Karges, MS, RDN, IBCLCFebruary 10, 2022#kidsandsweets, #kidsandsugar, #desserts Comments

Freedom in Your Relationship With Food: Lessons I’ve Learned

What 2021 taught me about feeding kids and food freedom as a family.

Child Feeding, MotherhoodCrystal Karges, MS, RDN, IBCLCJanuary 17, 2022#foodfreedom, #relationshipwithfood Comment

Picky Eating and Kids: 5 Myths About Feeding Picky Eaters

There’s a lot of misconceptions around picky eating that can make feeding a struggle. Let’s clear the clutter for more positive mealtimes.

Child FeedingCrystal Karges, MS, RDN, IBCLCJanuary 10, 2022#pickyeating, #pickyeater Comment

Does Intuitive Eating Apply to Kids Who Are Picky Eaters?

If you have a picky eater, it may be harder to trust your child to eat intuitively. Learn more about picky eating and intuitive eating.

Child FeedingCrystal Karges, MS, RDN, IBCLCNovember 17, 2021#pickyeating, #intuitiveeating Comment

Easy Fall Desserts: Apple Pear Crumble Pie Recipe

Nothing speaks fall more than a warm apple pear crumble. Bring this delicious fall flavors into your home with this simple crumble pie recipe!

Recipes, Child FeedingCrystal Karges, MS, RDN, IBCLCOctober 12, 2021#easyfalldesserts, #applepearcrumblepierecipe Comment

Competent Eating: Raising a Competent Eater in a Clean Eating Culture

In a culture that’s obsessed with clean eating, here’s why focusing on competent eating can help you raise a healthier child.

Healthy Kids, Child Feeding, MotherhoodCrystal Karges, MS, RDN, IBCLCOctober 5, 2021#cleaneating, #competenteating Comment

Mealtime Struggles: What To Do When Your Kid Won’t Eat Dinner

Frustrated because your kid won’t eat dinner? Learn more about the strategies you can implement to help end the mealtime struggles.

Healthy Kids, Child Feeding, MotherhoodCrystal Karges, MS, RDN, IBCLCSeptember 13, 2021#mealtimestruggles, #kidwonteatdinner Comment

“How Do I Get My Child to Eat Vegetables?” This Trick Can Help

Dealing with mealtime battles because you can’t get your child to eat vegetables? Try this simple pivot to end the power struggles over food with your kids.

Child Feeding, Healthy Kids, MotherhoodCrystal Karges, MS, RDN, IBCLCSeptember 6, 2021#mealtimebattles, #feedingkids Comment