Speaking

Dr. Katja Rowell, described as “academic, but warm and down to earth,” is a sought-after speaker whose message is based on science, but grounded in the realities of family life. From corporate lunch-and-learns to medical Grand Rounds, or an International Symposium on Child Welfare, Katja gets the word out about healthy feeding.

sample topics:

—Family Feeding 101
—Attitude Before Apples and Avocados: the Key to Addressing Picky Eating and Power Struggles
—Practical Picky Eating Pointers
—Baby Bites:  Starting Solids Stress-free
—Nourish, Nurture, Attach: Feeding for Adopting and Fostering Families
—Beyond the Stash: Healing Food Insecurity, Hoarding, Food Obsession and Power Struggles
—Bring Peace and Joy Back to the Family Table: Picky Eating, Power Struggles and More
—Help! My Kid is Obsessed with Food!: Transforming Weight Worries and Food Obsession
—Selective Eating and Sensory Challenges
—The Feeding Relationship: The Missing Piece in Childhood Feeding  and Weight Concerns
—”Feeding Therapy Failures” and Rehabilitating the Difficult Feeding Relationship

For Childcare and Schools: Your are too busy teaching and nurturing to coax picky eaters, push food or wonder how to deal with unusual feeding situations or parent requests. TFD conducts an on-site workshops with staff to review nutrition basics, normal stages of food acceptance, and the science behind selective eating. Learn concrete tips for a more pleasant meal experience for staff and child alike.

Learn strategies to make your work easier, and feed according to “best practice.”

 

For Professionals (Primary Care providers, family therapists, R.N.s, adoption professionals…) A healthy feeding relationship promotes healthy growth and decreases conflict while children learn to eat a variety of foods. A troubled feeding relationship is associated with unhealthy weight patterns and disordered eating. One-third of parents of preschoolers present to a health care provider with feeding complaints, and some experts estimate one in five children have a “feeding disorder.”

Dr. Rowell has worked with…Blue Cross Blue Shield, General Mills, Medtronic, Saint Paul’s Children’s Hospital, Early Childhood Family Education (E.C.F.E.), Bright Horizons Childcare, 3M, Children’s Home Society, Metro State Nurse Practitioner Students, Minnesota L.P.N. Association, Learning Zone Express and local Food Co-ops (Linden Hills, Mississippi Market and Whole Foods).

If you would like to know if Dr. Rowell is available to talk to your organization, please contact info@thefeedingdoctor.com

 what workshop attendees have to say:

“I followed a few of the tips you gave: gave him his own spoon, let him touch the food, high chair up to table, eating with family, and three meals a day with bottle and one bottle before bed. My husband and I are so grateful because Brian has been eating everything we have offered and we could not be happier. I am so thankful to have met you. Without these tips I would still be upset and frustrated and so would Brian!” — Lisa, mom of Brian 10 months

“This was the best lecture we had all month.” — pediatrics resident

“Our professional staff felt very positively about Dr. Rowell’s workshop and will be applying her suggestions when parents question children’s eating habits. We would recommend her workshop to other professionals.” —Phyllis Ettinger, Director Children’s Country Day

“Feedback from your presentation was very positive. One parent said that it was “revolutionary” that she could relax if her child didn’t eat a balanced meal at every meal and it is helping. Others felt that being attentive to their child during meals; eating with their child and having a conversation have been helpful. They liked the ideas for preparing food and the snack ideas and the handouts. Thank you so much! “— Jill, ECFE parent educator

“Your presentation was great! We were inspired to make changes. You were organized, empathetic, funny, explained everything well and had good handouts! I have been more relaxed at mealtimes, and I think it is helping. Ava may not be eating kohlrabi yet, but at least I don’t feel like I’m losing my mind at dinner every night.” — Sue

“As a psychologist specializing in eating disorders, it is a breath of fresh air to hear someone talk sensibly about the feeding relationship.” —Bette Bakke, Ph.D., L.P

“Sarah took your suggestion and put a small dish of fruit by everyone’s plate. Lilly began eating fruit, then vegetables and meat before eating more fruit-something she had never done. Mom said she and Dad were careful to remain neutral, although they wanted to jump up and down! She was thrilled with your advice!“ —Betsy, Parenting Educator

 

Webinar Feedback

“I liked the routine bedtime snack idea, I think that might work.”
 
“Dr. Rowell thank you so much for this!  We could have desperately used this apprx a year ago!  Thank you so much! God Bless you!”
 
“Family style is a great suggestion! I used it in my classroom when I was a teacher. I will try it with my daughter and her picky eating!”

 ”Thank you for the picky eater explanation. As I was listening I ordered you book and will read more.”
 
“Thanks for providing such an informative webinar!”