10/14/2026
Yes, protein at breakfast can be helpful for kids and adults.
But we’ve developed an obsession with protein, and it’s because a distraction for many parents.
Most kids don’t need as much protein as you might think, and they can easily meet their needs even if they skip protein at breakfast.
So instead of micromanaging one meal, zoom out and look at what your kid is eating over a day or week.
Make sure protein foods they like are available at breakfast, and then let it go.
Because pressure almost always backfires. It creates more resistance in the moment and can hurt their relationship with food long term.
Now, if you’re worried about your child’s nutrition, I can help.
Maybe you’re concerned they’re not eating enough nutritious foods or they’re eating too much of the not-so-nutritious stuff.
I’ll assess what they’re eating so you know if your anxiety is actually well founded (and if it is, I’ll give you exactly what we need to do to close nutrient gaps that will work for your kid).
But most of the time, we have some breathing room to focus on the strategies that will, over time, help your kid expand variety without pressure, bribing, or power struggles at the breakfast or dinner table.
To learn more about working together, comment or DM me “KIDS.”