To the Mama Who Worries About Her Child's Weight

Our children all too easily become objectified, their weight and body size scrutinized, and at the end of the day, mom guilt creeps over like a thick blanket of fog, blocking your way.

Motherhood, Child Feeding, Healthy KidsCrystal Karges, MS, RDN, IBCLCJune 21, 2018Comment

Easy Sandwich Ideas That Are Kid-Friendly, Mom-Approved

Here are some of my favorite ways to make healthy sandwiches that take your traditional PB and J’s and ham and cheese sandwiches up a couple notches.

3 Easy Mason Jar Salad Recipes For Kids (and Busy Mamas, too!)

For many kids, vegetables can be hard to eat, so putting a twist on a typical salad can make it more enjoyable and fun to eat - for you and your kiddos!

If You Want Your Child to Like Eating, Avoid This Mealtime Mistake

Trying to get kids to eat, whether in a positive or negative way, has been shown to actually cause a child to dislike the foods they’ve been forced to eat.

Healthy Kids, Motherhood, Child FeedingCrystal Karges, MS, RDN, IBCLCJune 8, 2018Comment

Why Pregnancy and Postpartum Can Trigger Eating Disorder Relapse

If you are a mama in recovery and going through pregnancy or postpartum, be aware of the potential triggers you might encounter on your journey.

How to Get Your Child to Eat Vegetables Without Forcing, Bribing or Tricking

Do vegetables feel like a source of conflict at the dinner table for you and your children? Check out these tips for helping kids like vegetables.

Healthy Kids, Motherhood, Child FeedingCrystal Karges, MS, RDN, IBCLCMay 29, 2018Comment

Child Obsessed With Sugar? Here’s How to End the Sugar Craze

What can you do when it comes to kids and sweets? Hint: It doesn’t involve banning sweets from your house forever or preventing your child from accessing them.

My Eating Disorder Past is Helping Me Raise My Children to Have a Healthy Relationship With Food

Here are 3 things I have focused on to encourage my children to nurture a peaceful relationship with food and their own bodies.

Motherhood, Eating Disorders, Healthy KidsCrystal Karges, MS, RDN, IBCLCMay 17, 2018Comment

If You Want Your Child to Eat Better, Get Your Whole Family On Board (And Here's Why)

Are you concerned about a feeding issue with your child but feeling stuck with finding a way to help them? Take heart mama, there are simple ways you can begin moving forward.

Motherhood, Healthy Kids, Child FeedingCrystal Karges, MS, RDN, IBCLCMay 8, 2018Comment

How Do I Respond to My Pediatrician Who Thinks My Child Needs to Lose Weight?

As a parent, hearing a healthcare professional voice concern about the trajectory of your child’s weight can be startling, overwhelming, and confusing.

Motherhood, Child Feeding, Healthy KidsCrystal Karges, MS, RDN, IBCLCApril 26, 2018 Comments

Child Feeding Tip: Simple Ways to Make Food Fun

Food should be both nourishing and pleasurable, but how can you make this possible when feeding your kid feels more like pulling teeth?

Motherhood, Child Feeding, Healthy KidsCrystal Karges, MS, RDN, IBCLCApril 24, 2018#momlife, #child feedingComment

How Do I Respond to My Child Who Wants to Go On a Diet?

Learn more about you can help your child, adolescent, or teenager who might be engaging in dieting behaviors.

How to Help Your Child Who Struggles With Eating

If you have a child who struggles with eating, be encouraged. There are many ways that you can help support and empower your child toward a path of healthy eating.

Motherhood, Healthy KidsCrystal Karges, MS, RDN, IBCLCMarch 29, 2018#parentingComment

How to Help Your Child Develop Positive Body Image

As mothers, we have the capacity to instill positive messages in our children and can help them build a strong foundation from which to grow a healthy relationship with food and their body.

Motherhood, Healthy KidsCrystal Karges, MS, RDN, IBCLCMarch 15, 2018#diet culture, #body image, #parentingComment