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...
by BrachaKopstick | Jun 15, 2023 | Drinks
Introduction What drinks are healthy for kids & teens? Do you feel confused about drinks for your adolescents, kids and teens? You know they need to be hydrated, but it seems there are so many drink options and so many opinions about them! Many parents worry about...
by BrachaKopstick | May 9, 2023 | Bracha's Bites
I’m worried about my 14 year old son’s weight. We eat pretty healthy, and I don’t want to put him on a diet. But he’s not very active, and I’d like to increase his physical activity. He rides his bike to his nearby friend’s house...
by BrachaKopstick | Dec 7, 2022 | Child & Adolescent Health
Teens eating when not hungry is often necessary to ensure appropriate nourishment. Parents often ask why I recommend their adolescents eat on a (loose) schedule, when Intuitive Eating seems to recommend listening to one’s body and eating in response to hunger levels....
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