Toddler Foods Academy

Family meals and eating can be one of, if not the biggest, struggle when it comes to parenting. And quite honestly, so many parents spend countless time trying to argue with, convince, and bribe children to finish their meals. This doesn’t have to be you! There is a better way! There is a way to build the foundation of excitement around food at a young age, so mealtime becomes one of the most enjoyable parts of childhood.

But how?

You’ll have to read on to find out but here is a hint…

You don’t have to “wing it”.

A Customizable, Child-Empowered Approach to Happy & Successful Meal Times!

Maybe you’ve been trying to take all of the baby & toddler nutrition accounts and resources, mesh the ideas together, and make your concepts…and it’s just not clicking.

Maybe you…

  • Really mastered the starting solids journey, and had a child who loved eating, but now it seems like they are getting picky and not wanting anything to do with the table

  • Feel like you didn’t do the best job with starting solids and want to start working on a foundation to help your little one as they grow. Create a clean slate!

  • Know what you want mealtime to look like, but you’re not sure how to get there.

  • Are a planner, but don’t know how successful mealtimes can fit in your crazy busy lifestyle

  • Didn’t grow up with a positive relationship with food, maybe still struggle with it, and you want a different experience for your child

  • Wish you could have all the information in one place

THIS is for you.

WHO IS TFA FOR:

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What the program includes:

This course and support program includes lifetime access to: 

  • Nine self-paced online video modules to help you master mealtime and raise an independent, adventurous eater

  • 1:1 onboarding strategy call to get you started

  • Monthly office hours calls where each participant gets live 1:1 time to ask questions

  • Voxer messaging support & feedback 7 days/week 

  • Downloadable tools, templates, and toddler-friendly recipes

  • Mealtime audits (aka I can help you look at mealtime as a whole, and what you can do to improve the environment)

  • Online community to connect with other like-minded moms

WHAT’S INSIDE TFA:

  • Lesson 1.1: What Is A Toddler?

    Lesson 1.2: How to Use the Course

    Lesson 1.3: The Division of Responsibilities in Feeding

  • Lesson 2.1: What to Expect During Toddler Meals

    Lesson 2.2: Nutrition For Toddlers

    Lesson 2.3: Introducing New Foods

    Lesson 2.4: Putting It All Into Practice

  • Lesson 3.1: Picky Eating

    Lesson 3.2: Food Throwing

    Lesson 3.3: Mealtime Clean-Up

    Lesson 3.4: Toddler Mealtime Distraction

    Lesson 3.5: Illness’s Impact on Mealtime

  • Lesson 4.1: The Infant Milk to Milk Transition

    Lesson 4.2: Dropping the Bottle

  • Lesson 5.1: Toddler Mealtime Product List

    Lesson 5.2: Helpful Language to Use at the Table

    Lesson 5.3: Getting Your Toddler In the Kitchen

    Lesson 5.4: A Neutral Approach to Indulgent Foods

  • Lesson 6.1: Realistic Expectations for Utensil Use

    Lesson 6.2: Helpful Utensil Recommendations

  • Lesson 7.1 : Common Toddler Eating Behaviors That Cause Safety Issues

    Lesson 7.2: Ways to Stay Safe At the Table

    Lesson 7.3: Eating Safety On-The-Go

    Lesson 7.4: The Importance of CPR/Choking Prevention Awareness

  • Lesson 8.1: Helpful Meal Planning Tools

    Lesson 8.2: Meal Planning Walk-Through

    Lesson 8.3: Daycare/On-The-Go Meals

    Lesson 8.4: What About Snacks?

    Lesson 8.5: Recipe Guide

  • Lesson 9.1: The Roadmap to Successful Meals

    Lesson 9.2: You Made It!

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How it works:

STEP 1:

Enroll in Toddler Foods Academy and get immediate access to professional nutrition and mealtime coaching, hours of online education, and a reliable community of parents with similar meal time goals/desires.

STEP 2:

Learn easy, new strategies to help your toddler continue to love or learn to love mealtime.

STEP 3:

Start LOVING mealtime with your family and your new little adventurous, independent eater

  • “My daughter is 19.5 months and I can't imagine not having Hilary in my corner! She has helped me navigate dropping a bottle after 1 year, A HOSPITAL VISIT for my daughter *and* plenty of toddler mealtime behaviors! Working with Hilary makes me feel empowered and relieved, knowing I’m not alone with toddler behaviors at the table. I am so glad we’ve been working together since C was 6 months old. I feel like Hilary is a friend now!”

    Courtney K.

Ready to get started?

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Payment plans available!

Not here for the support? Just want the course?

Please Note: The DIY Course option includes all tools, templates, and recipes linked inside the course, but no type of ongoing support is included. You will have the option to upgrade at any time if support is needed.

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About Hilary

Hey, I’m Hilary! 

 I help moms create successful, positive beginnings for meal time in the early years of childhood.

 I believe that children are capable of being adventurous eaters and can actually enjoy meal time with the family! I believe that we can raise children to have a positive relationship with food, and that it’s our job to provide that framework to make this happen. I believe that really any food can be a “kid food” and that there’s more to feed our children than chicken nuggets and mac & cheese (although don’t get me wrong, those taste good too 😉 ). 

As a registered dietitian and avid cook, I’ve always been nose-deep in reading about how foods and proper nutrition nourish the body. In my career I’ve worked with adults and kids alike and I’ve seen what a poor diet can do to the body. I’ve seen what picky eating can do to food relationships when children reach teen years and adulthood. And I’m here to help you create or improve that food mindset from the very beginning. 

I have been in your shoes, and still am walking in those shoes! As the mom of a toddler myself, I have seen the excitement of food in the first year turn into disinterest and distraction in the toddler years. I’ve seen fan favorites become dislikes, and I’ve had to navigate those waters. There is no perfect science here, but through my experience and my knowledge as a dietitian, I’ve found a way to still to this day, have a daughter who loves time at the table! I help other families find this same excitement on a daily basis!

I am confident that no matter where you are right now, you too, can find a way to raise the little eater who gets excited for meals and loves to try new foods. It can be done, whether you’ve mastered the solids introduction and just don’t know where to go next, or you feel like you failed the solids intro and need help moving forward. This is a big time for you, and you have my support!

 FAQs

  • TFA is geared toward children ages 1-3 (12 months-36 months) but many of the strategies will be very useful for older children of preschool age and beyond, as well. Parents can choose to enroll in TFA when their child is approaching the 1-year mark in preparation for the toddler years, (ex: 10 months) or can join part way through the toddler years! It’s all what makes sense for YOU. If you’re not sure, feel free to book a discovery call above and we can determine if it’s a good fit based on where you are.

  • Yes! While FFA is a great starting point, and in the course content I do reference some of the strategies I teach in FFA, this is not a requirement. I will meet you where you are, and you will still absolutely be able to grasp the concepts without having done FFA.

  • Yes! I do reference BLW concepts, but regardless of how you introduced solids, this will work for you. In fact, if you spoon fed purees, but are now looking for a more child-led, independent approach, this is a great place to learn that!

  • The online portion of the course is held in a very user-friendly platform. Once you enroll, you’ll receive instructions on how to access the portal.

  • FOREVER! You will have lifetime access to everything involved with the program, from the online course to the support calls. This includes any additional recordings and materials that are added or revised.

  • Office hours are currently held once per month, typically Thursday evenings from 7:30-8:30pm EST. Time subject to change but is communicated in advance. Hilary also often adds an extra office hours time slot based on availability.

    If you cannot attend live but have questions, you can simply utilize 1:1 messaging with Hilary to get support.

  • Yes! You can choose a 2-month payment plan, or you can pay in full for a discount.

  • Due to the digital nature of this course and downloadable components, no refunds will be issued at this time.

  • Yes! When you first enroll, we will set up a 1:1 1-hour strategy call to start you off feeling confident and moving in the right direction. Each person attending group calls receives 1:1 time on the call to ask questions. You can also utilize the messaging support to get 1:1, personalized feedback.

  • Hilary’s only ask is that you are motivated to make this happen. She does not chase after you to watch course content or take action, and can only support you if you are willing and motivated to put in the effort to make mealtimes more enjoyable for your family.