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 Kids Therapy team, serving families across St. Charles County, Missouri. Her specialized training in pediatric nutrition allows her to collaborate seamlessly with our feeding therapist to deliver tailored strategies for healthy development and feeding success.

What does an RDN do?

• Provide evidence‑based nutrition therapy for weight, feeding, and developmental concerns

• Coach parents on optimizing your child’s intake using what you’re already doing—and small shifts that support growth

• Collaborate with our feeding therapist to expand food variety and build positive mealtime routines

• Monitor growth milestones to help ensure healthy development through the early years 

Case Study: toddler’s feeding plateau

BackgroundA 15‑month‑old toddler came to us after six months of plateaued feeding skills despite weekly feeding therapy. The family worried the child was struggling to gain weight and it felt like a full time job counting calories and making sure she drank enough milk and formula to fill in the gaps.

Our approach:

1. Nutrition assessment & intake review

Our dietitian carefully evaluated the toddler’s current eating patterns. While the child was eating regularly, much of the intake came from a narrow range of preferred foods and only a few bites at a time. Protein, healthy fats, and other nutrient-dense solids were minimal.

2. Collaborative planning with feeding therapy

Working together, our RDN and feeding therapist supported the toddler in exploring new textures and flavors. We focused on gentle, playful exposure to high-calorie, nutrient-rich options such as banana, nut or seed butters, whole milk yogurt, and toast strips with a variety of spreads. 

3. Parent coaching & mealtime strategies

Parents learned to offer small portions repeatedly without pressure, honor the toddler’s hunger and fullness cues, and create predictable mealtime routines. Over time, formula was replaced with milk, and milk volume was reduced to encourage solid-food intake. Within two months, the toddler’s variety and intake increased to age-appropriate levels, supporting graduation from feeding therapy.

4. Growth monitoring & ongoing adjustments

We monitored growth 1-2 times/month. During the eight-week period, weight percentiles dipped slightly, an expected adjustment as formula was weaned and solid foods increased. The dietitian continues to provide monthly or bi-monthly follow-ups to ensure steady growth and support ongoing nutrition needs.

Why this matters to St. Charles families

• Local expertise: serving St. Charles County with a licensed, registered dietitian who understands your pediatric nutrition questions on an in-person and virtual basis

• Coordinated care: nutrition therapy doesn’t happen in isolation. We collaborate with feeding therapy to tackle both feeding behavior and nutrient gaps

• Real results: even subtle changes in toddler diets can shift growth trajectories—and relief for families

Looking for pediatric dietitian support in St. Charles? Let’s connect.

If your child’s growth has plateaued, you’re managing picky or repetitive eating patterns, or you want help transitioning to solids confidently, our dietitian can help.

With coaching rooted in science—and heart—we equip families in St. Charles County with practical nutrition strategies you can start today.