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...
Apr 3, 2020 | Child, Feeding relationship, Picky eating, Toddler
There is a video on Facebook that has had over 7 million views. You’d think it would be a positive, heart-warming post. Instead it depicts a young girl whose mother is telling her that they are no longer going to buy fast food meals. It shows the girl’s...
Mar 14, 2020 | Division of Responsibility in Feeding, Feeding, Parenting
Have you had problems with grandparents not accepting how you feed your children? Recently, a mother described the situation with her in-laws: My husband and I have been successfully implementing Satter’s division of responsibility in feeding (sDOR) since our now...
Feb 15, 2020 | Division of Responsibility in Feeding, Eating Competence
Ellyn Satter was recently interviewed for The Dr. Taz show. This recorded podcast is a great opportunity to hear Ellyn Satter talk not only about food, eating, and feeding, but about emotional health and positive family relationships. Dr. Taz was surprised throughout...
Feb 1, 2020 | Baby, Breastfeeding, Eating, Feeding, Infant feeding, Infant nutrition
Some say yes: Breastfeeding any time and at any age is nature’s way and therefore best. Others say no: When a child is between one and two years of age, we feed them on schedule, not on demand, and that includes breastfeeding. This is a developmental issue Ellyn...
Dec 2, 2019 | Uncategorized
This holiday season, give the gift of freedom: Freedom to enjoy mealtimes with your child; to eat without fear, guilt, or anxiety; to know you can handle whatever feeding or eating challenge comes your way. This is the freedom parents and adults experience after...
