I was convinced that if kids were given a chance to grow their own food in the backyard or patio garden, they would eat just about anything they grew. Turns out I was almost right!
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One of my favorite things about well-child visits with kids of all ages is reviewing growth curves with their family. It’s a privilege to watch a child grow from an infant into a teenager! Your pediatrician uses growth curves as a tool to understand your child’s growth. There are different growth charts based on age and gender assigned at birth. The most commonly used growth...
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Grown-ups choose what food is served; kids choose what to eat and how much. If trusted, kids will eat the right amount of food their bodies’ need. Some days kids grow more than other days. Some days they move more than other days. Growth and exercise create energy (or, calorie) needs and the body feels this need as hunger. Only the child knows when they‘re hungry.
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All babies need vitamins to grow and stay healthy. Parents are often surprised when we recommend a daily vitamin drop for their breastfed infant. While babies get plenty of vitamin A, B, and C through breast milk, they don’t usually get enough vitamin D.
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Parents worry about their children. Believe me, raising 3 kids has made this clear! I also know that fretting about what and how much our kids eat will backfire.
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Have a picky eater around your house? Yup, most of us do. Recently on Twitter I learned that the actress Jennifer Garner makes a game of it by adopting an exciting sportscaster voice as her child tries a new food.
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