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Registered Dietitian
Mom of 2 under 2
Helping mothers bring calm to meals & motherhood
Nervous system nourishment for the whole family

Have you ever used food as a reward for your child

Have you ever used food as a reward for your child? You're not alone!

As a registered dietitian and mom of two, I help families create calmer, more peaceful mealtimes.

If mealtimes have been feeling stressful lately… you’re not alone. 🤍

If you’d like deeper support, my course Peace at the Table walks parents step-by-step through handling picky eating and reducing food battles — so meals can feel calm, consistent, and more enjoyable for everyone. Link in bio.

#pickyeating
#feedingkids
#familymeals
#calmparenting
#toddlermom

Disclaimer: This content is for educational purposes only and is not a substitute for individualized medical or nutrition advice. For guidance specific to your child’s needs, please consult your healthcare provider.

If Your Child Didn’t Eat Much, Read This Your chi

If Your Child Didn’t Eat Much, Read This

Your child not eating a meal…
doesn’t mean you did anything wrong

Appetite can vary day to day

Trust the bigger picture

As a registered dietitian, I don’t let my kids dec

As a registered dietitian, I don’t let my kids decide what’s for dinner.

I decide what’s being served, and I make sure there’s at least one food they’re comfortable with alongside other balanced options.

They decide if they eat and how much.

Clear roles at the table can take so much pressure off mealtimes 🤍

#toddlermom #pickyeater #pickyEaterHelp #calmparenting #familymeals

Dinner doesn’t start at the table… it starts in yo

Dinner doesn’t start at the table… it starts in your body.

Small shifts in your energy can make a big difference over time 🤍

As a registered dietitian and mom of two, I help families create calmer, more peaceful mealtimes.

If mealtimes have been feeling stressful lately… you’re not alone. 🤍

If you’d like deeper support, my course Peace at the Table walks parents step-by-step through handling picky eating and reducing food battles — so meals can feel calm, consistent, and more enjoyable for everyone.

Link in bio.

#pickyeating
#feedingkids
#familymeals
#calmparenting
#toddlermom

One simple shift can make a big difference at meal

One simple shift can make a big difference at mealtimes.

Spacing meals and snacks every 3–4 hours helps kids feel hungry and ready to eat.

Hunger is a natural part of helping kids eat well.

If you want step-by-step support, my course Peace at the Table walks you through everything. Link in bio.

Disclaimer: This content is for educational purposes only and is not a substitute for individualized medical or nutrition advice.

If dinner feels stressful or emotional, you’re not

If dinner feels stressful or emotional, you’re not alone.
When kids feel pressure at the table, it can actually reduce their appetite and increase resistance.

A calm, relaxed environment can make a bigger difference than you think.

If you want step-by-step guidance on creating peaceful, confident mealtimes, my course Peace at the Table walks you through everything. Link in bio.

Disclaimer: This content is for educational purposes only and is not a substitute for individualized medical or nutrition advice.

If your child refuses dinner but asks for snacks l

If your child refuses dinner but asks for snacks later, it’s often not defiance — it’s timing.

When kids fill up on snacks earlier in the day, they may not feel hungry at dinner. But later, hunger shows up again.

Consistent meal and snack times can help support appetite and make evenings feel more predictable.
If mealtimes have been feeling stressful lately… you’re not alone 🤍

If you’d like deeper support, Peace at the Table walks you through how to create calmer, more consistent meals. Link in bio.

#pickyeatinghelp #feedingkids
#familymeals #dinnerstressrelief #toddlereating

Disclaimer: This content is for educational purposes only and is not a substitute for individualized medical or nutrition advice.

If your child is asking for snacks all day, it mig

If your child is asking for snacks all day, it might not be about hunger.

Grazing throughout the day can make it harder for kids to feel hungry at meals.

Creating a simple structure with meals and snacks spaced about 3–4 hours apart can help support appetite and make mealtimes feel easier.

If mealtimes have been feeling stressful lately… you’re not alone 🤍

If you want step-by-step guidance to create more peaceful, confident family meals, I walk you through everything inside Peace at the Table. Link in bio

Disclaimer: This content is for educational purposes only and is not a substitute for individualized medical or nutrition advice. For guidance specific to your child’s needs, please consult your healthcare provider.

If your child is always asking for snacks, it can

If your child is always asking for snacks, it can feel confusing and frustrating 🤍

Sometimes it’s not about how much they’re eating — it’s about whether their meals are actually keeping them full.

Meals that include protein, fat, and carbohydrates can help support more stable energy and keep kids satisfied longer.

Small, consistent shifts can make a big difference over time.

If you’d like more support creating calm, confident, and peaceful mealtimes, my course Peace at the Table walks you through it step-by-step

Link in bio

#pickyeating #toddlereating #feedingkids #familymeals #calmparenting

Disclaimer: This content is for educational purposes only and is not a substitute for individualized medical or nutrition advice. For guidance specific to your child’s needs, please consult your healthcare provider.

If dinner has been feeling stressful lately… you’r

If dinner has been feeling stressful lately… you’re not alone 🤍

Sometimes it’s not about the food — it’s about the energy we bring to the table.

Small shifts, like taking a breath and removing pressure, can make a bigger difference than you think.

As a registered dietitian and mom of two, I help families create calmer, more peaceful mealtimes.

If you’d like deeper support, my course Peace at the Table walks parents step-by-step through handling picky eating and reducing food battles — so meals can feel calm, consistent, and more enjoyable for everyone.

Learn more here:
https://brittanyknutrition.thinkific.com/courses/PeaceAtTheTable⁠

#pickyeating
#feedingkids
#familymeals
#calmparenting
#toddlermom

Disclaimer: This content is for educational purposes only and is not a substitute for individualized medical or nutrition advice. For guidance specific to your child’s needs, please consult your healthcare provider.

Dinner doesn’t have to feel stressful. So many mo

Dinner doesn’t have to feel stressful.

So many moms walk into mealtime already holding tension in their body — and without even realizing it, our kids feel that energy right away.

A simple shift can change everything:
Take a breath, release the pressure, and allow the meal to just be a shared experience instead of a battle.

Peaceful, consistent energy at the table helps children feel safe… and safety is where progress begins. 🌿

As a registered dietitian and mom of two, I help families create calmer, more peaceful mealtimes by reducing pressure and building trust with food.

If you'd like more support, I walk through my full approach inside my course Peace at the Table.
https://brittanyknutrition.thinkific.com/courses/PeaceAtTheTable

Disclaimer: This content is for educational purposes only and is not a substitute for individualized medical or nutrition advice. Every child is different, and consult your healthcare provider for guidance specific to your child.

#pickyeating
#feedingkids
#familymeals
#registereddietitian
#dinnerstressrelief

Picky eating can look very different depending on

Picky eating can look very different depending on the child.
Some children experience sensory sensitivities, which can make food feel overwhelming in a completely different way.

As a registered dietitian and mom of two, I help families create calmer, more peaceful mealtimes by reducing pressure and building trust with food.

If you'd like more support, I walk through my full approach inside my course Peace at the Table.

Link in bio

Disclaimer: This content is for educational purposes only and is not a substitute for individualized medical or nutrition advice. Every child is different, and consult your healthcare provider for guidance specific to your child.

#pickyeating
#sensorykids
#feedingkids
#toddlernutrition

If your child refuses dinner, you’re not alone. Ma

If your child refuses dinner, you’re not alone. Many parents face this stage with picky eating.

As a registered dietitian and mom of two, I help families create calmer and more peaceful mealtimes.

If you’d like deeper support, my course Peace at the Table walks parents step-by-step through handling picky eating and reducing food battles.

Link in bio

#pickyeating
#pickyeaterhelp
#feedingkids
#familymeals
#registereddietitian

Disclaimer: This content is for educational purposes only and is not a substitute for individualized medical or nutrition advice. Every child is different, and if you have specific concerns about your child’s feeding or health, please consult your healthcare provider.

Those three words feel harmless. But “just take a

Those three words feel harmless.

But “just take a bite” can actually create more resistance at the table.

When kids feel pressured to eat, their brain goes into defense mode.

And suddenly dinner becomes a battle.

Peaceful mealtimes come from removing pressure and building trust with food.

If you're navigating picky eating right now, you're not alone. 🤍
#pickyEaterHelp
#familymealtips
#momlifefood
#raisinghealthyeaters
#feedingkids

If dessert is a reward in your house, you’re defin

If dessert is a reward in your house, you’re definitely not alone.

A lot of parents offer sweets after dinner because they just want their child to eat something.

But when dessert becomes something kids have to earn, it can accidentally make sweets feel more exciting than the rest of the meal.

Over time, this can make picky eating and food battles worse.

Helping kids build a calm, trusting relationship with food starts with changing the way we talk about meals.

If you want more support creating peaceful family meals, I share more inside my Peace at the Table course. Link in bio.

#pickyeater
#pickyeaterhelp
#feedingkids
#parentingtips
#toddlerparenting

This is what I care about. Slow evenings. Walking

This is what I care about.

Slow evenings.
Walking together.
No rush.
No performing.

Motherhood feels different when you stop trying to control everything and start choosing peace instead.

I’m not building a perfect life.
I’m building a peaceful one.

(And that changes everything.)

#PresentMother
#intentionalMotherhood
#ConsciousParenting
#slowliving
Peacefulhome

Thankful for these everyday moments 😍 #2under2 #ch

Thankful for these everyday moments 😍 #2under2 #chickens #farmlife #momlife #gratitiude

For a super quick and nutritious side dish try sau

For a super quick and nutritious side dish try sauteed spinach! It's nutrient dense, super easy and quick to make. Cooking reduces its volume by quite a bit due as spinach is over 90% water.

By cooking for only a couple minutes, you still get the nutrients while greatly reducing the time it takes for you to eat it. And in my opinion it tastes so much better!

I add about a tablespoon of olive oil, salt and pepper, and garlic powder. Fresh minced garlic is even better if you have it!

My 21 month old approves 😍 he loves his veggies

#nutritionformoms #2under2 #pickyeater #fitmom #fitmoms

Don't forget to take time for yourself. Fill up yo

Don't forget to take time for yourself. Fill up your cup first 🙏🏼

Don't forget to enjoy life's simple moments!

Don't forget to enjoy life's simple moments!

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