Raising Independent Eaters: Less Pressure, More Confidence

Raising a confident, independent eater sounds simple in theory, but in practice, mealtimes can bring a whole lot of questions. Should you encourage one more bite? What if your child refuses dinner? How do you know they're eating enough? And how do you help them develop healthy eating habits without turning every meal into a battle?

Join Auggie for Raising Independent Eaters: Less Pressure, More Confidence, a live conversation with registered dietitian Shira Sussi, Solid Starts feeding and swallowing specialist Kim Grenawitzke, and pediatric dietitian and feeding specialist Sari Imberman, moderated by Sally Aldag.

Together, we'll explore how children develop independence around food, why pressure and control can backfire, and how parents can create a positive feeding environment from the very beginning. Our panelists will share practical strategies for navigating picky eating, food refusal, portion sizes, mealtime boundaries, and the transition toward family meals.

We'll also discuss how to encourage exploration without forcing bites, build trust in children's hunger and fullness cues, and choose feeding tools that support growing independence.

Whether you're just starting solids or navigating meals with a selective toddler, you'll leave with realistic strategies to reduce mealtime stress, support your child's developing skills, and make eating together more enjoyable.

And a special thank you to Grownsy for making today’s event possible! We especially love their Baby Food Maker, which steams, blends, and sterilizes all in one, making homemade baby food prep that little bit easier for busy parents!

What is Auggie?

Auggie is a stage-aware parenting platform that gives families direct access to vetted experts, practical tools, and evidence-based guidance through live panels and replays.