Cultivating a healthy, stress free eating environment can be challenging with a picky eater!   Healthy eating habits in childhood set the foundation for healthy choices into adulthood.  We review intake and offer recommendations to  ensure that your child is getting the essential nutrients they need to grow and thrive. We offer strategies for the picky eater including developing a supportive, peaceful eating environment free of conflict.  Contact us today to learn how we can help your child achieve optimal wellness.

Multiple food allergies can be daunting to navigate and riddled with challenges and stress that come with adhering to strict dietary restrictions. Working with parents to formulate acceptable meal plans that cater to your child's unique  restrictions requires patience and flexibility.   Eliminating food groups can leave your child vulnerable to deficiencies unless proper substitutions are in place.  We carefully analyze intake and offer suggestions to optimize your child's nutrition.

At Nurturing Remedies, we understand the challenges that come with feeding children on the spectrum, children with sensory challenges, ADHD and other neurological or developmental conditions . All these can lead to difficult meal times, limited accepted foods, nutrient imbalances, and behavioral issues. We use evidence-based strategies, such as the SOS approach, to help build tolerance and overcome these challenges. ADD and ADHD can pose nutrition challenges as well from medication side effects, poor appetite, inability to focus on eating with a dependence on electronics for mealtime. We have extensive experience in this area and are committed to creating a safe and nurturing environment to develop healthy eating habits that will last a lifetime.

Constipation can be traumatic for children and can create an  environment for further digestive problems.  Uncovering and removing food sensitivities through a food elimination plan can help significantly.  Often times the diet is imbalanced and devoid of necessary nutrients that are essential for gut function and filling in these holes can address the underlying issues.  If your child suffers from bowel irregularities and is dependent on medication to promote a movement we can help.  Constipation is a symptom of imbalance and addressing the issues can pave the way to healthy bowels.

Eating disorders or disordered eating patterns can be a very complex issue to navigate for both parents and children.  Our goal is to understand your child's relationship with food and set forth a path to elevate nutrient intake while developing strategies to soften the grip of the eating disorder.  This ebbs and flows depending on your child's unique struggles.  We work n combination with your child's team (physician, therapist, prescriber),  to ensure your child is receiving the best care. We recognize that no two journeys are the same and we're here to support families every step of the way.

There are times when are kids have exceptional challenges in eating and a feeding tube is placed.  A complete assessment of nutrient intake through formula is measured against DRI requirements to ensure proper intake as well as troubleshooting feeding issues (retching, vomiting, changes in bowels).  If families are open to creating home made meals for some of the feedings we can help create balanced wholesome recipes prepared for delivery via G-tube.