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Bracha’s Bites #1: Breakfasts and Busy Morning Jobs

Bracha’s Bites #1: Breakfasts and Busy Morning Jobs

by BrachaKopstick | May 10, 2022 | Bracha's Bites

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...
Clothes Shopping to Support Adolescent Positive Body Image

Clothes Shopping to Support Adolescent Positive Body Image

by BrachaKopstick | May 2, 2022 | Body Image

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...
Why Your Adolescent Shouldn’t be Working Out

Why Your Adolescent Shouldn’t be Working Out

by BrachaKopstick | Apr 27, 2022 | Child & Adolescent Health

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...
How to Nourish Your Adolescent’s Mental Health

How to Nourish Your Adolescent’s Mental Health

by BrachaKopstick | Apr 11, 2022 | Child & Adolescent Health, Nourished Eating

  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...
Why Does My Adolescent Sneak and Hide Food?

Why Does My Adolescent Sneak and Hide Food?

by BrachaKopstick | Apr 6, 2022 | Child & Adolescent Health

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...
Recognizing and Talking about Eating Disorders with your Adolescent

Recognizing and Talking about Eating Disorders with your Adolescent

by BrachaKopstick | Mar 10, 2022 | Child & Adolescent Health

National Eating Disorder Awareness Week runs annually in February, and I had the opportunity to join Robrenna Redl on her podcast Mama Take Heart to discuss all things eating disorder related. Firstly, let’s discuss the fact that this came out weeks after ED Awareness...
Carbohydrates for Kids

Carbohydrates for Kids

by BrachaKopstick | Feb 9, 2022 | Child & Adolescent Health, Nourished Eating

What are carbohydrates for kids? Carbohydrates are a crucial part of kids’ and teens’ daily eating. Carbohydrates are the body’s preferred source of energy. They’re easily digested and used. They’re also the brain’s only source of energy. Without enough carbohydrates,...
Snacks to Eat with Braces for Kids & Teens

Snacks to Eat with Braces for Kids & Teens

by BrachaKopstick | Nov 8, 2021 | Child & Adolescent Health, Nourished Eating, Snacks

It’s often difficult to find brace-safe snack options, especially when kids and teens are used to choosing pretzels, chips, popcorn, crackers, and the like, for snacks. So let’s discuss some snacks to eat with braces! Braces or other dental implements are pretty...
20+ Easy After School Snacks for teens & tweens

20+ Easy After School Snacks for teens & tweens

by BrachaKopstick | Sep 27, 2021 | Child & Adolescent Health, Snacks

Easy after school snacks for teens & tweens Ideally, teens & tweens are eating every 2-4 hours. This is often hard to do in school, but this year, with shorter breaks between class, mask wearing, and fewer opportunities to eat, I’ve been seeing teens and...
School lunch ideas for teens and how to involve them in lunch prep

School lunch ideas for teens and how to involve them in lunch prep

by BrachaKopstick | Aug 25, 2021 | Lunch, Nourished Eating

Are you at a loss for school lunch ideas for your teens and tweens? Lunch is an important time for kids and teens to refuel, connect with their peers, and take a break. It’s often been a while since they last ate and will have to sustain them for another long burst of...
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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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