Nutrition Classes
Introduction to Solid Foods
This class is currently offered via Zoom.
Duration: 45-60 minutes
Overview: Join us for an enlightening webinar on “Introduction to Solids for Babies,” perfect for new parents and caregivers who are ready to embark on the exciting journey of introducing solid foods to their little ones. This webinar will cover how to start solid foods, how to recognize baby’s readiness, what foods to introduce and avoid, nutritional needs of infants, understanding and advancing various textures, prevention of food allergies by allergen introduction and how to make mealtime enjoyable and stress-free.
Tackling Picky Eating in Children
This class is currently offered via Zoom.
Duration: 45-60 minutes
Overview: This webinar on “Tackling Picky Eating in Children,” is designed for parents, caregivers, and educators who want to understand and address picky eating behaviors in children. This webinar will provide practical strategies and expert advice to help you create a positive and nutritious eating environment for your child. The webinar will help you understand what contributes to picky eating, the role of parent and child in the feeding relationship, strategies to encourage children to try new foods, ways to create a realistic meal and snack schedule, how to deal with mealtime challenges and power struggles, how to meet nutritional needs despite picky eating and how to reduce stress at the dinner table.
Nutrition for Preschoolers – Building Healthy Habits Early
This class is currently offered via Zoom.
Duration: 45-60 minutes
Overview: Join us for an informative webinar on “Nutrition for Preschoolers – Building Healthy Habits Early.” This session is designed for parents and caregivers who want to ensure that preschool-aged children receive the essential nutrients they need for growth, development, and overall well-being. The webinar will cover practical tips and strategies for promoting healthy eating habits and reducing picky eating in young children. Key topics covered in this webinar: nutritional needs of preschoolers, importance of hydration, role of parent and child in the feeding relationship, realistic meal and snack schedules and strategies for picky eating and food aversions.
About the Instructor: Ali Bandier, MS, RD, CDN – Family and Child Dietitian
Ali Bandier is a Registered Dietitian with a Masters in Nutrition, a mom, and the Founder of Senta Heath. Using science-backed recommendations, she has helped thousands of families with their nutrition needs.
Ali trained at Children’s Hospital Los Angeles. During her time there, she participated in Feeding Clinic, a unique hospital program that brings together an interdisciplinary team including registered dietitians, doctors, speech pathologists, and psychologists to help children and their families overcome feeding difficulties. Through her experience in the field of neurodevelopmental disabilities, Ali is certified as a Maternal and Child Health Leader by California’s Leadership Education in Neurodevelopmental and Related Disabilities program. She is also a member of the Children’s Health Council at Weill Cornell Medicine and on the Expert Council for Is This Normal by Little Spoon. Ali is an advocate for evidence-based recommendations and has a long history of performing and analyzing scientific research.
Cancellation policy: Beverly Hills Pediatrics is excited to offer new classes and workshops to its patients. We understand that sometimes schedule changes are necessary, but respectfully request at least a 72 hour notice for cancellations. Please understand that when you cancel your attendance for a class, BHP still has to compensate the instructor for your unfilled spot. If you cancel with less than a 72 hour notice or do not show for your registered class, you will be charged the full amount for that class.