Raising a Healthy, Happy Eater

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A study in January’s Pediatrics journal found that 1 child in 5 eats pizza every day, and pizza is the leading source of caloric intake for children ages 2 to 19. This discouraging, if not surprising, statistic indicates a clear problem with how our children are eating. The fact is, parents want guidance on how to navigate food with their children, and Raising a Healthy, Happy Eater (October 6, 2015; The Experiment; $15.95 paperback; ISBN 978-1-61519-268-7) offers just that.

The authors share the proven methods they’ve used to teach children healthy eating both in schools and at home. Melanie Potock, CCC-SLP (“Coach Mel”) is a food therapist and eating coach with decades of experience working with parents and children, and Nimali Fernando, MD (“Dr. Yum”) runs an innovative pediatric practice with a first-of-its-kind teaching kitchen. In Raising a Healthy, Happy Eater, they explain how to address feeding concerns and nurture good habits at every stage from infancy to elementary school.

Getting kids to eat is not a new frustration, as proven by New York Times bestseller You Have to F-ing Eat. With quickly digestible sections, a humorous tone, and a fun design, Raising a Healthy, Happy Eater seeks to help parents set their children on a path to healthy eating for life. The authors highlight milestones to look for as children progress, explain why poor eating habits develop when they do, and share simple, low-stress ways to help families overcome them!

This book is a vital resource for any parent—whether they already have a finicky eater, or just want to help their child form good habits and prevent food issues in the first place.