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...
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...
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,...
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...
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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