May 24, 2021 | Child, Parents, Weight
Seven-year-old Logan asked his mother the dreaded question: “Am I fat?” Logan is big—his BMI is at about the 97th percentile, he has a double chin and a roll of fat around his middle. But his growth is consistent, and his parents follow the Satter Division of...
Apr 11, 2021 | Division of Responsibility in Feeding, Feeding dynamics, Restriction
“Of course I don’t believe in diets for kids,” she said. “It’s not about how much they eat – it’s about what you feed them!” What I wish I’d said: “Trust me: trying to get kids to eat vegetables and settle for ‘healthy’ food, is a diet!” Kids of all shapes and sizes...
Jan 23, 2021 | Eating Competence
The Dietary Guidelines for Americans 2020-2025 (DG 2020) has been published, with familiar recommendations for “what to eat and drink to promote health, reduce risk of chronic disease, and meet nutrient needs:” Eat “healthy” (nutrient dense, low-fat, low-sugar) food,...
Dec 21, 2020 | Division of Responsibility in Feeding
Do you remember what feeding your kids was like before you discovered Ellyn Satter’s Division of Responsibility in Feeding? You might remember feeling a sense of deep failure that your child didn’t eat fruit or vegetables. You may remember feeling stressed out before...
May 18, 2020 | Division of Responsibility in Feeding, Family meals, Feeding dynamics, Pressure
We’ve had quite a few questions about how to navigate children serving themselves condiments such as ketchup, sugar, maple syrup and honey. Here are some of the questions and our answers: My daughter (5yo) loves condiments like salad dressing and ketchup. She...
