3 Healthy and Easy Smoothie Recipes For Kids

Smoothies for kids can be an incredibly easy and simple way to pack in nutrition for a wholesome snack and cool treat.

The Feeding Relationship: How to Build Trust With Your Child Around Food

Here is how you can reclaim the joy that should come in both feeding our children and sharing food together.

5 Healthy Valentine's Snacks Your Kids Will Love to Eat

Here are some easy ways to get inspired in your Valentine’s kitchen to create healthy snacks for you and your kids.

Healthy Kids, Child Feeding, RecipesCrystal Karges, MS, RDN, IBCLCFebruary 4, 2019#healthysnack, #ValentinesDay, #kidfriendlyComment

5 Tips for Helping Your Picky Eater on Thanksgiving

Have a picky eater on your hands? Don’t fear, mama - try these tips to help you and your little one navigate the Thanksgiving meal successfully!

Holidays, Child Feeding, Healthy KidsCrystal Karges, MS, RDN, IBCLCNovember 17, 2018#thanksgiving, #pickyeatingComment

4 Ways to Deal With People Who Food Police Your Kids

Here are some helpful tips to keep in mind as you navigate the naysayers who may step into the role of the Food Police.

Child Feeding, Healthy Kids, MotherhoodCrystal Karges, MS, RDN, IBCLCNovember 14, 2018#intuitiveeating, #healthyeatersComment

Sugar and Kids: 4 Simple Tips for a Happy and Healthy Halloween

What if eating the Halloween candy is part of building a healthier relationship with food over the long-term?

Holidays, Child Feeding, Healthy KidsCrystal Karges, MS, RDN, IBCLCOctober 23, 2018#halloween, #candy, #childfeeding, #childrenComment

Baby Led Weaning Meal Plan That Can Work For the Entire Family

Here's how you can meal plan for your family while incorporating foods that your baby can also safely eat.

Healthy Kids, Family, Child FeedingCrystal Karges, MS, RDN, IBCLCOctober 16, 2018#familymeals, #familynutrition, #babyComment

How Family Style Dining Makes Feeding Kids Easier at Mealtime

Family style dining can be a simple way to make mealtimes easier and help your child build confidence with eating.

Healthy Kids, Family, Child FeedingCrystal Karges, MS, RDN, IBCLCOctober 2, 2018#familymeals, #familynutritionComment

How to Heal the Feeding Relationship With Your Child By Becoming an Intuitive Eater

One of the most important steps in nurturing the feeding relationship with our children is to heal any past or unresolved issues with food and our bodies

Child Feeding, Motherhood, Healthy KidsCrystal Karges, MS, RDN, IBCLCSeptember 25, 2018#intuitiveeating, #bodykindness, #bodyimageComment

5 Surprising Reasons Why You Have a Food Obsessed Child

Let’s take a look at some of the reasons that may cause a child to feel obsessed with food and eating.

Child Feeding, Healthy KidsCrystal Karges, MS, RDN, IBCLCSeptember 18, 2018#familymeals, #childfeeding, #familynutritionComment

Forcing Kids to Eat: Why Pressure-to-Eat Feeding Tactics Don’t Work

We can choose to be a generation of moms that eat intuitively and respect our bodies by honoring our innate hunger and feeding cues.

Child Feeding, Healthy KidsCrystal Karges, MS, RDN, IBCLCAugust 31, 2018#pickyeating, #overeating, #intuitiveeatingComment

School Lunch Ideas For Picky Eaters: How to Help Your Child Eat

Check out these tips for ideas on how you can help your picky eater feel better about eating at school.

Healthy Kids, Child FeedingCrystal Karges, MS, RDN, IBCLCAugust 24, 2018#pickyeating, #backtoschoolComment

Here's What Moms Need to Know About Baby Food Safety

If you are concerned about your child being exposed to heavy metals in popular baby food products - don’t panic! Here’s what you need to know.

Healthy Kids, Child FeedingCrystal Karges, MS, RDN, IBCLCAugust 18, 2018#babyfood, #foodsafety, #feedingbaby, #babyledweaningComment

5 Key Phrases Your Kids Need to Hear to Feel Better About Eating

Here are some helpful mealtime messages you can share with your child that will empower them to eat intuitively, trust their bodies, and avoid feeding issues, like picky eating and eating disorders.

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Build Healthy Habits For Kids With a Feeding Schedule

As much as we may hate to admit it, kids actually do better with structure.

Healthy Kids, Child FeedingCrystal Karges, MS, RDN, IBCLCJuly 19, 2018#feedingschedule, #healthyhabitsComment

To the Mama of a Picky Eater

You should first know that you’re doing a good job. Feeding our children well and nurturing healthy eaters is a big responsibility, and it’s easy to be hard on ourselves.

Healthy Kids, Child FeedingCrystal Karges, MS, RDN, IBCLCJuly 17, 2018#picky eatingComment

When to Start Baby Led Weaning: Feed Your Baby With Confidence

A mother’s feeding style involves both her attitude toward feeding interactions and the feeding practices she may display toward her child, beginning from infancy.

Kids Love These Berry Greek Yogurt Popsicles

If you’re looking for a healthy, filling and fun snack to enjoy with your kids this Summer, try this yummy popsicle recipe - guaranteed to please the whole family, even your pickiest eaters.

Eating Disorder Awareness: What Parents Need to Know About Prevention

There are many ways we create a safe, nurturing environment for our children that supports them in having a healthy relationship with food and their bodies.

Motherhood, Eating Disorders, Healthy KidsCrystal Karges, MS, RDN, IBCLCJuly 3, 2018Comment