Selective Eating vs. Feeding Challenges: What’s the Difference and Why It Matters
Understanding Mealtime Struggles Mealtime with kids is often unpredictable! One day they love strawberries, the next day they can’t even...
How Much Protein Does My Toddler Really Need? Understanding Protein for Toddlers' Growth
Written by Kristen, RD, LD – Pediatric Registered Dietitian at Flourishing Kids Why protein matters As your toddler explores the world,...
Meet Our Pediatric Registered Dietitian Nutritionist in St. Charles County
Meet Kristen Robinson, RD, LD We’re thrilled to welcome Kristen, our pediatric registered dietitian nutritionist, to the Flourishing...
Back-to-School Lunch Ideas (That Kids Will Actually Eat)
Written by Kristen, RD, LD – Pediatric Registered Dietitian at Flourishing Kids School is back in session, and with it comes the daily...
From Delivery to Feeding: The Quiet Harm of Not Being Believed (When Baby Feeding Problems Are Dismissed)
Before we dive in, I want to offer a gentle heads-up. This post touches on experiences of feeling dismissed, unheard, and unsupported...
From Pain to Confidence: One Working Mom’s Pumping Journey
I often hear moms say, “Oh, I just pump.” And I always think: please take the “just” out of that sentence. Because pumping is no small...
Pumping at 2AM? You're Not the Only One Hearing Weird Things
It’s 2am. You’re hunched over, half-awake, trying to make sense of the suction rhythm coming from your breast pump… and suddenly, your...
"I Didn't Realize That Was Still In Me": The Power of Shared Stories
I was at a home store today, looking at wall art for my office. You know—something calming but not cliché. I found something but was a...
Help for a Babies with Reflux, CMPA, or Feeding Challenges
Tiger in the Tree hold for reflux Last Friday, I was driving to visit a friend who had just had a baby, and I passed another mama...
The Umbrella in My Car: A Mother’s Day Story and the Everyday Magic of Moms
There’s a cute little umbrella in my car. It’s the kind that folds up small, fits in a side pocket, and somehow always shows up when I...
Welcome to Flourishing Kids Therapy
Hi, I’m Jodie, the founder of Flourishing Kids Therapy & Lactation. I started this practice with one goal in mind—to support families...
Virtual Support vs. Feeding Therapy: What’s the Difference?
Feeding challenges can feel overwhelming, but support is available, and it’s important to know what kind of help best fits your family’s...