Apr 11, 2021 | Division of Responsibility in Feeding, Feeding dynamics, Restriction
“Of course I don’t believe in diets for kids,” she said. “It’s not about how much they eat – it’s about what you feed them!” What I wish I’d said: “Trust me: trying to get kids to eat vegetables and settle for ‘healthy’ food, is a diet!” Kids of all shapes and sizes...
Dec 21, 2020 | Division of Responsibility in Feeding
Do you remember what feeding your kids was like before you discovered Ellyn Satter’s Division of Responsibility in Feeding? You might remember feeling a sense of deep failure that your child didn’t eat fruit or vegetables. You may remember feeling stressed out before...
May 18, 2020 | Division of Responsibility in Feeding, Family meals, Feeding dynamics, Pressure
We’ve had quite a few questions about how to navigate children serving themselves condiments such as ketchup, sugar, maple syrup and honey. Here are some of the questions and our answers: My daughter (5yo) loves condiments like salad dressing and ketchup. She...
Mar 14, 2020 | Division of Responsibility in Feeding, Feeding, Parenting
Have you had problems with grandparents not accepting how you feed your children? Recently, a mother described the situation with her in-laws: My husband and I have been successfully implementing Satter’s division of responsibility in feeding (sDOR) since our now...
Feb 15, 2020 | Division of Responsibility in Feeding, Eating Competence
Ellyn Satter was recently interviewed for The Dr. Taz show. This recorded podcast is a great opportunity to hear Ellyn Satter talk not only about food, eating, and feeding, but about emotional health and positive family relationships. Dr. Taz was surprised throughout...
Nov 25, 2018 | Division of Responsibility in Feeding, Family meals, Medication
Parents whose children who are being treated with medication for ADHD have particular feeding challenges. The medication spoils children’s appetites, children eat poorly, and parents worry that their child’s growth will be stunted. Often, parents and their children...
