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Nutrition in Children with Complex or Special Needs
Nutrition for children with complex or special needs can be challenging. Call in your supports and seek advice.

Brendel Plonka
Apr 152 min read


My Child has Prediabetes! What Should I Do? How to Navigate This Serious Medical Concern
When your child has prediabetes, understand that it is a serious medical concern. There are many things you can do to help your child.

Brendel Plonka
Apr 73 min read


My Daughter Lost Weight Due to a Medical Condition, and People are Complementing Her on Her Weight Loss. What Do I Do?
Learn how to address society's obsession with the thin beauty ideal with your children.

Brendel Plonka
Feb 33 min read


My Preschooler Does Not Eat Supper! What Should I Do? How to Know if Your Child is Eating Enough
Even when children skip meals, they usually are fine. Most children have a good sense of hunger and satiety that supports growth.

Brendel Plonka
Jan 273 min read


What to do if Your Child Tantrums About Food | How to Deal With Mealtime Tantrums
Dealing With Mealtime Tantrums Can be Stressful! Here are Ideas of What to do if Your Child Tantrums About Food. Be Firm. Give Options.

Brendel Plonka
Oct 13, 20232 min read


Foods to Feed Babies Starting Solids | What to Feed Your New Eater | Your Baby Can Eat Adult Food
You Can Feed Your New Eater the Same Foods You Eat. With Some Changes for Safety, Try Some of these Adult Foods for Your Baby's First Foods.

Brendel Plonka
Oct 11, 20232 min read


Your Family's Food Culture and Nutrition
Your Family's Food Culture Will Affect Your Family's Nutrition. You Can Create, Adjust, and Change Your Family's Food Culture.

Brendel Plonka
Oct 9, 20233 min read


How Kids Can Help in the Kitchen: Your Toddler or Preschooler Can Help Prepare Lunch
Your Toddler or Preschooler Can Help in the Kitchen by Choosing Food, Rinsing Their Fruit, Placing Food into Containers.

Brendel Plonka
Oct 6, 20232 min read


How Do I Raise a Healthy Eater? 9 Tips to Raise a Healthy Eater
Trying to Raise a Healthy Eater? These 9 Tips to Raise a Healthy Eater can Start Your Child on the Right Track.

Brendel Plonka
Sep 4, 20233 min read
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