Could your child's picky eating actually be a sign of low iron? Join me and registered dietitian Jennifer House as we uncover the surprising health issues behind feeding struggles—from iron deficiency to breathing problems—and share the exact framework that eliminates mealtime battles without bribing, begging, or making three different dinners.

• You're exhausted from fighting your kids to "just take three more bites" every single night
• You feel like a short-order cook making different meals for each family member
• You're worried your child isn't getting enough nutrition, and the guilt is eating you alive
• Mealtimes have become the most stressful part of your day—everyone's anxious before you even sit down

🔍 The Iron Connection You Can't Ignore: Discover why checking your child's iron levels should be your FIRST step if they're struggling with picky eating, poor sleep, learning difficulties, or behavioral challenges. Jennifer shares her daughter's shocking story and why this simple blood test changed everything.

🎯 The Division of Responsibility Framework: Learn the exact roles YOU control (what, when, where) versus what your CHILD controls (whether, how much)—and how following this eliminates 90% of dinner battles. No more begging them to finish their plate!

👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Family-Style Eating That Actually Works: Get practical strategies for letting kids serve themselves, why a simple footstool can keep toddlers at the table longer, and how to stop being a short-order cook without feeling guilty.

🚫 What to STOP Doing Right Now: We're breaking down why common tactics (bribing with dessert, pressuring to clean plates, making special meals) actually make picky eating WORSE—and what to do instead.

💬 Take the Focus Off Food: Discover conversation starters and strategies that make dinner pleasant again, reduce everyone's cortisol levels, and help your kids naturally develop a healthier relationship with food.

Jennifer House is a Registered Dietitian, mother of three, author of The Parents' Guide to Baby-Led Weaning, and founder of First Step Nutrition in Calgary, Alberta. With years of experience at Calgary Children's Hospital and her own lived experience navigating feeding challenges, Jennifer specializes in helping families foster positive mealtime experiences through evidence-based, practical strategies that actually work in real life.

• Ellyn Satter's Division of Responsibility Model
• Iron deficiency testing for children
• Family conversation starters for mealtimes
• Footrest/supportive seating for young eaters

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Discover how to move beyond token charity acts and teach your kids about giving back in ways that actually matter. We're diving into practical, age-appropriate strategies to build genuine empathy, create meaningful service traditions, and raise generous children—all without adding more stress to your already full plate.

Are you going through the motions with holiday charity drives but wondering if your kids really understand why it matters? Do you feel guilty that you're not doing "enough" to teach your kids about helping others, but you're already drowning in your daily responsibilities? In today's uncertain world, you might be lying awake wondering what kind of values your children are developing and how to raise helpers instead of just consumers.

• Find age-appropriate volunteer opportunities for toddlers through teens that actually engage kids instead of boring or overwhelming them
• Build authentic empathy through action-based experiences that help kids see and feel the struggles of others
• Create sustainable giving traditions that work for busy families (we're talking 5-15 minute activities you can integrate into your existing routine)
• Avoid performative charity and focus on meaningful service that teaches lifelong values
• Strengthen your community connections during uncertain times—because when institutions fail, community catches us
• Set healthy boundaries around volunteering so you don't burn out while teaching your kids to care for others

The Wake-Up Call Every Parent Needs Natalie shares the moment her daughter's innocent question revealed they were checking boxes instead of building real understanding about helping others.

Age-Appropriate Service Ideas That Actually Work

• Toddlers: Art projects for nursing homes, sorting donations by color, baking treats for helpers
• School-Age: Park cleanups, serving meals, collecting items for shelters, packing care packages
• Teens: Mentoring younger kids, organizing donation drives, using their skills (art/tech/writing) for nonprofits

Making Service Meaningful, Not Performative Learn the difference between volunteering for the photo op versus genuinely connecting with people you're helping—and how to keep it real with your kids.

Building Empathy Through Action Science-backed strategies to help kids develop stronger social-emotional skills, better problem-solving, and deeper community connections through regular service.

5-Minute Giving Ideas for Overwhelmed Moms

• Kindness notes in the carpool line
• The compliment challenge (costs nothing, takes seconds)
• "What do you need?" texts to neighbors
• Pay it forward in the drive-through
• Sidewalk chalk messages throughout your neighborhood

Self-Care While Serving Others Why teaching boundaries is just as important as teaching generosity—and how to give back without losing yourself or your mind.

Building Your Village NOW In uncertain times, community connections become your safety net. Learn practical ways to strengthen neighborhood bonds before you need them.

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