by BrachaKopstick | Jul 22, 2025 | Body Image, Bracha's Bites
My 15 year old is in a bigger body, and she wants to wear revealing clothing that I think is inappropriate for her. Her friends wear shorts, tank tops, cropped shirts, bikinis to the beach etc. but they’re all so much smaller than her, so it’s okay! How...
by BrachaKopstick | Mar 10, 2025 | Bracha's Bites
How should I handle Purim candy? We generally don’t have candy in our house. But we have plenty of snacks and cookies and other treats. But Purim is crazy! My 11 year old goes collecting with all his friends and manages to stockpile A TON of candy. He hides it...
by BrachaKopstick | Feb 26, 2025 | Child & Adolescent Health
What is the impact of diet on teenage acne? Acne is a big concern for many adolescents. It’s uncomfortable, embarrassing, and affects their quality of life. There’s a lot of popularity with removing foods from diet to improve acne. This can be harmful and stressful...
by BrachaKopstick | Oct 10, 2024 | Bracha's Bites
My teen is overweight and she eats a lot. How can I help her eat less and improve her weight? Bracha’s Bite: It can be frightening seeing your child eat with seeming no end to their appetite. It can also be disconcerting seeing your adolescent in a body...
by BrachaKopstick | Jul 24, 2024 | Child & Adolescent Health, Nourished Eating
Teen independence is an important stage of development. Adolescence is a time when kids start individuating themselves from their family and developing their own identity. Peers play a bigger role in their beliefs and behaviors, and they start distancing themselves...
by BrachaKopstick | Jun 25, 2024 | Snacks
Summer Trip Snacking Summer is a busy time with day trips, road trips, camp trips, and more! It’s important to stay fueled on these long and busy days. Summer trip snacking takes a little planning to ensure food is safe and appetizing, while providing...
by BrachaKopstick | Feb 21, 2024 | Snacks
Introduction Winter snacking for kids and teens can be worrisome for parents. In the spring and summer there’s all those yummy, accessible, fresh fruits and vegetables that kids are [more] willing to eat and enjoy. Come winter and there are fewer options, and...
by BrachaKopstick | Oct 16, 2023 | Bracha's Bites
Can you suggest a meal plan for my 11 year old son? He’s interested in health and nutrition, but I need to ensure it’s actually healthy. I am recovering from an eating disorder, and know how harmful some “health information” can be. I want to...
by BrachaKopstick | Sep 19, 2023 | Bracha's Bites, Snacks
What time is the latest teens should be eating? My 14 year old will often come looking for something to eat as late as 11 pm! She eats a full dinner with the family around seven pm and then does homework or relaxes on her phone. She goes to sleep well after me, so...
by BrachaKopstick | Sep 5, 2023 | Child & Adolescent Health
Calorie counting is an activity many kids turn to when they are uncomfortable with their weight. It seems like a simple way to change their body without requiring much lifestyle change. Also, many kids are now aware of the risks of dieting, and calorie counting seems...
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