Author name: Shannon Leatherman, RDN, LDN

Shannon Leatherman, RDN, LDN is a Quakertown, PA-based registered dietitian and owner of Food to Table Nutrition, LLC, a private practice for moms and children. Shannon specializes in maternal, pediatric and family nutrition with additional specialties including eating disorders, picky eating and and weight concerns.

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Mealtime Strategies for PANS & PANDAS

Have you ever felt like your dinner table was more of a circus than the peaceful sit down meal you hoped for? If you’re a parent or caregiver of a child with PANS (Pediatric Acute-onset Neuropsychiatric Syndrome) or PANDAS (Pediatric Autoimmune Neuropsychiatric Disorder Associated with Streptococcus Infections) you’re probably nodding your head. Meals that were […]

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Nutrition for PANS & PANDAS

PANS (Pediatric Acute-onset Neuropsychiatric Syndrome) and PANDAS (Pediatric Autoimmune Neuropsychiatric Disorder Associated with Streptococcus Infections) certainly have a way of emptying your wallet and turning your world upside down. But be encouraged that good nutrition can be a fairly inexpensive yet powerful tool to improve your child’s symptoms and illness path.  Rest assured that poor

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Teaching Kids to Cook (Step Stool to High School)

“Mommy, can I help?”  “Mooommm….What are we having for dinner?”  You’ve heard these lines many times. You may even cringe, with that unspoken answer “no you can’t help…I don’t have time.” Or reluctantly offer up a “frozen pizza and fries” kind of answer. But you don’t need to feel stuck (or guilty)…what you really need

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Veggie Turkey Meatballs (Gluten-Free)

Gluten-Free Veggie Turkey Meatballs are packed with nutrition and are super tasty. They’re also a fun hands-on recipe for kids to help prepare. These meatballs are allergen-friendly and are a great iron-rich food for infants learning to eat soft solids. If you’re looking for kid-friendly, nutritious meatballs, this one’s for you! Why You’ll Love Gluten-Free

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