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Description
In a world grappling with rising childhood obesity and poor eating habits, Small Bites stands as a beacon of hope for parents.
Early eating habits, formed during the critical preschool years, are the foundation for lifelong health. But with busy schedules, conflicting advice, and strong food marketing aimed at children, many parents feel unsure of where to start.
In Small Bites, nutritionist Maja Berlic offers a unique combination of storytelling and actionable, no-pressure strategies for families to take on the challenge of healthy eating together. Each chapter begins with a child-friendly story for parents and preschool-aged children, sparking curiosity and enabling meaningful, age-appropriate conversations about food and health. These stories naturally transition into practical guidance for parents, helping them navigate everyday challenges like meal planning, smart grocery shopping, picky eating, and fostering a positive food culture at home.
Small Bites also addresses often-overlooked topics such as the influence of grandparents on children's eating habits, managing food allergies, promoting hydration, and reducing food waste, making it a uniquely valuable resource for families. By integrating evidence-based advice with relatable real-life scenarios, Small Bites equips families with sustainable strategies to create healthy eating habits that last a lifetime.
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Table of Contents
1. From Bites to Habits: Fueling Healthy Starts for Kids
2. Role Modeling: How Parents Influence Eating Habits
3. What's on Your Child's Plate?
4. Meal Planning: Practical Guide
5. Faces of Picky Eating
6. Shopping Adventure
7. Bringing Kids into the Kitchen
8. Zero Waste Kitchen
9. The Grandparent Connection
10. What's in Your Child's Cup?
11. Living Safely with Food Allergies
12. When Kids Can't Eat
13. Move, Sleep, Grow
14. Bringing It All Together
Appendix: IOTF Growth Charts
Index
About the Author
Product details
| Published | Dec 10 2026 |
|---|---|
| Format | Ebook (Epub & Mobi) |
| Edition | 1st |
| Pages | 248 |
| ISBN | 9798216370284 |
| Imprint | Rowman & Littlefield |
| Illustrations | 4 bw images, 16 tables, 28 textboxes |
| Publisher | Bloomsbury Publishing |

























