Family & Pediatric Nutrition

Family & Pediatric Nutrition

Practical, evidence-based nutrition guidance for infants, babies, children, and the whole family, from starting solids and first foods through child growth, picky eating, and building lifelong healthy habits. Guided one-on-one by Shadia Hamadeh, MS, RDN, LDN, IBCLC.

Family and pediatric nutrition guidance

Nutrition That Grows With Your Family

Feeding a baby or raising children to have a healthy relationship with food can feel overwhelming, especially when every child is different. What works for one family rarely works for another, and generic advice often doesn't address the specific challenges you're facing day to day.

This service provides personalized, evidence-based nutrition guidance designed around your child's age, developmental stage, health status, and your family's unique situation. Whether you're introducing solids for the first time, navigating picky eating, supporting a child with special dietary needs, or simply wanting professional guidance to ensure your child is growing well, this care is built specifically for your family.

"Children build their relationship with food early. The right guidance now creates habits that last a lifetime."

Shadia brings clinical nutrition expertise and a warm, practical approach to family nutrition, giving parents clear, realistic strategies that work in real family life.

Family nutrition planning and guidance

What We Address Together

Baby's First Foods & Starting Solids

Guidance on when and how to introduce solid foods, first food choices, texture progressions, allergen introduction, responsive feeding, and baby-led weaning approaches.

Infant Nutrition

Personalized support for infant feeding, including formula guidance, iron and nutrient needs, complementary foods, and ensuring healthy growth and development in the first year.

Child Growth & Development

Monitoring nutritional adequacy for healthy growth, addressing nutrient gaps, supporting developmental needs, and providing guidance for children with specific health concerns.

Picky Eating

Practical, evidence-based strategies to navigate picky eating, reducing mealtime stress, expanding food variety, and building a positive relationship with food for your child.

Children's Nutrition (Ages 2–18)

Age-appropriate nutrition support for toddlers, school-age children, and teens, covering energy needs, sport nutrition, vegetarian diets, and building healthy eating habits.

Family Wellness

Practical guidance to build healthier habits across the whole family, creating realistic mealtime routines, reducing processed food reliance, and modeling positive food behaviors.

Is This Right for Your Family?

Are introducing solids to their baby and want clear, professional guidance on timing, foods, and approach

Have a child who is a picky eater and need practical, realistic strategies to reduce mealtime stress

Are concerned about their child's growth, weight, or nutritional adequacy and want professional assessment

Have a child with food allergies, intolerances, or special dietary needs requiring individualized nutrition guidance

Want to improve the whole family's eating habits with practical, sustainable changes

Are looking for evidence-based guidance rather than generic online advice for their child's nutrition

What to Expect

01

Child & Family Assessment

Full review of your child's age, growth, health history, current diet, feeding behaviors, and your family's lifestyle and goals.

02

Personalized Nutrition Plan

Evidence-based recommendations tailored to your child's stage, needs, and preferences, practical enough to work in real family life.

03

Practical Feeding Strategies

Realistic meal guidance, feeding approaches, and age-appropriate tips your family can start using right away.

04

Ongoing Support

For program clients, continued check-ins as your child grows and their nutritional needs evolve.

Personalized Nutrition for Your Family's Unique Needs

Every child and every family is different. Your nutrition guidance should reflect that. Start with a Nutrition Intensive to get personalized, practical nutrition support designed for your child and your family, right now.