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My Child has Prediabetes! What Should I Do? How to Navigate This Serious Medical Concern
When your child has prediabetes, understand that it is a serious medical concern. There are many things you can do to help your child.
Brendel Plonka
7 days ago3 min read
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It's Not Fair to the Other Children...Can I Just Change the Diet of One Child in the Family? Why You Should Have the Entire Family Eat the Same Way.
Making one child change how they eat while the other children make no changes is counterproductive and unhelpful. Here is why.
Brendel Plonka
Feb 102 min read
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My Daughter Lost Weight Due to a Medical Condition, and People are Complementing Her on Her Weight Loss. What Do I Do?
Learn how to address society's obsession with the thin beauty ideal with your children.
Brendel Plonka
Feb 33 min read
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My Preschooler Does Not Eat Supper! What Should I Do? How to Know if Your Child is Eating Enough
Even when children skip meals, they usually are fine. Most children have a good sense of hunger and satiety that supports growth.
Brendel Plonka
Jan 273 min read
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My Daughter is Upset She Gained Weight. What Should I Do?
Three Things to Do if Your Teenaged Daughter Gains Weight are Normalizing Changes, Help Them Feel Beautiful, and Allow for Healthy Changes.
Brendel Plonka
May 8, 20243 min read
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What is a Parent's Role in their Child's Nutrition?
Your Role as a Parent for Your Child's Nutrition is to Optimize them to Eat Well with Your Approach, the Environment, and the Food.
Brendel Plonka
Apr 3, 20243 min read
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What to Say to Your Child When You See Your Child Overeating
What to Say to Your Child When You See Him Overeating Probably Shouldn't Be About His Eating. Learn How to Respond to Your Child Overeating.
Brendel Plonka
Mar 11, 20242 min read
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How Environment Impacts Kids' Nutrition and How to Fix It: Four Non-food Hacks for Healthy Eating
These Non-Food Hacks for Healthy Eating Can Help Your Family Eat Better. Sleep, Outdoor Play, Daily Routine, and Practical Skills.
Brendel Plonka
Dec 27, 20234 min read
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Why Good Nutrition is Hard for Kids & Solutions of Healthy School Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner Ideas
These Healthy School Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner Ideas Can Solve Daily Nutrition Challenges Kids Face.
Brendel Plonka
Dec 25, 20234 min read
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How to Create a Team to Help Your Child With Nutrition: Pediatric Dietitian and Other Providers
When a Child Has Nutrition Needs, They May Need to See a Pediatric Dietitian and Other Healthcare Providers.
Brendel Plonka
Dec 22, 20234 min read
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