Nutrition Counseling & Workplace Wellness | Kansas City, St. Louis, & Virtual
I don’t know about you all, but I always am so excited about the change of seasons, especially the spring and summer. Not just for the outdoor activities, blooming flowers, sunshine, and warmer days – but also for all of the wonderful tasty fruits and vegetables that come into season! So, what produce IS coming…
When a child is diagnosed with an eating disorder, there can be so many emotions, fears and questions that come along with it. An eating disorder is not like other types of illness that can be treated with medicine; there is no immediate fix. The solution takes time, education, perseverance, support, and patience. As a…
“Do you have any ideas for easy school lunches that don’t require a microwave?” Hands down this has been the biggest question from clients in the past week with the start of school. It’s a tough one! Especially since most students and parents don’t have a lot of time to dedicate to packing and preparing…
Most of our deepest attitudes and feelings are formed when we are children- this applies to food as well. We often learn just by osmosis. We pick up on the subtleties and messages that our parents are exhibiting so it’s no wonder that the perfect place to start when learning how to raise good eaters is by examining your own relationship with food and food beliefs. You can only take your children as far as you have gone yourself.
In my practice, I often speak with clients about their food beliefs or why they choose to eat what they do and when. For better or worse, these beliefs are often rooted in parental advice, criticism, and example. I spend a lot of time with these clients untangling their food philosophy. Deciphering what is true…
OXO Good Grips Lettuce Knife A simple lettuce knife makes turning your back while your child learns knife skills and chops vegetables easier to do. The non-slip handle on this knife also makes it easier for little ones to grip. Staybowlizer I cannot tell you how many times I’ve seen kids focusing so hard on…
I’m super excited to share with you this Body-Positive Parenting Resource Guide! This guide is for those parents wanting to more information about raising a child in today’s world that includes a Weight Watchers app for kids (insert eye roll here). There are a few reasons why I wanted to create this Body-Positive Parenting Guide….
You want the best for your child and when you are constantly seeing messages of the poor health of Americans, how bad sugar is for you, and how much emphasis is put on being overweight monitoring your child’s junk food intake is just natural. Before you read on I do want to say that this…
I recently hosted some amazing girls and their mothers at my Empower your Daughter: a Body Positive Nutrition and Cooking class. Being able to provide a space for these girls to have fun with their moms, create positive memories around food, and discuss that their worth goes far beyond what they weight or what they…
Dear Parents, First of all, full disclosure- I am not a parent myself so I cannot completely understand all the amazing things that you do or all the struggles you go through on a day to day basis. I am, however, truly passionate about cultivating positive experiences in the kitchen and teaching kids about the…