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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...
The Hunger Fullness Scale for Kids

The Hunger Fullness Scale for Kids

by BrachaKopstick | Jul 29, 2021 | Child & Adolescent Health

What is the Hunger Fullness Scale for Kids? You may have gotten used to constantly haggling, bribing, or pre-portioning your kids’ food to get them to eat more food, or less food, or the right food. This can be frustrating. There is a better way! You can learn to...
5 Tips to Improve Kids’ Summer Eating

5 Tips to Improve Kids’ Summer Eating

by BrachaKopstick | Jun 2, 2021 | Child & Adolescent Health, Nourished Eating

      It’s summer! Is this what your eating schedule looks like (constant asking for food and/or eating)? The kids are home, they’re hungry, restless, off-schedule, etc., so they eat. Or they bug you for food. Sound familiar? Here are five tips for making...
Six Steps for Helping Your Adolescent Picky Eater

Six Steps for Helping Your Adolescent Picky Eater

by BrachaKopstick | May 23, 2021 | Child & Adolescent Health, Nourished Eating

Adolescent picky eating isn’t something they “just grow out of”. Unless actively addressed and worked on, it can continue through teenage-hood and well into adulthood. Picky eating is a problem when it interferes with your adolescent or teen’s social life...
Raising Food-Competent Teens & Tweens Program Announcement

Raising Food-Competent Teens & Tweens Program Announcement

by BrachaKopstick | Apr 16, 2021 | Child & Adolescent Health

Parenting doesn’t get easier as kids get older, but there seems to be less support and community as toddlers turn into teens. If you take a scroll on Instagram for feeding advice, you’ll find A LOT on introducing food to your baby with baby led feeding vs. traditional...
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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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