My 15 year old daughter has a morning job as a lifeguard and then goes straight to school. She says she has no appetite to eat breakfast, but she also has no time to eat once she gets to school. What advice can you give her? Bracha’s Bite: I remember working as...
I was recently speaking with a group of women about food and body image, when one mom asked how to deal with clothes shopping for her teens. Her daughters are both in big bodies and shopping in mainstream stores can be very difficult for them. Mom wanted to know what...
I’m often asked by parents how to help their adolescent be more active. They’re concerned about weight gain, excessive screen time, and general inactivity. While these are valid concerns, your adolescent does NOT need to be “working out”, and...
The adolescent mind is fascinating in its complexity and development. And while this isn’t the place to get into detail about it (I highly recommend reading The Teenage Brain: A neuroscientist’s survival guide to raising adolescents and young adults if you’re...
Discovering your adolescent is hiding or sneaking food can be shocking and disappointing. You may have noticed food being finished at an alarming speed or found wrappers hidden in your adolescent’s room or amongst his belongings. There are numerous reasons your...
Hi, I'm Bracha! I'm a registered dietitian helping families just like yours. I want to help you make eating, and feeding your family an enjoyable experience. This is your place for quick and simple recipes with minimal ingredients and instructions easy enough for kids to make. You'll also find tips and tricks for raising and nurturing adventurous eaters. I'm so glad you're here :)
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