Raising a healthy, happy eater
Nimali Fernando
Raising a healthy, happy eater
Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide
A Stage-by-Stage Guide to Setting Your Child on the Path to Adventurous Eating
by Nimali Fernando
The text is written at a 6th grade reading level, the subject matter is intended for middle graders (ages 9–12), and the content is gentle with no concerning themes.
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About This Book
Here’s a secret: eating healthy can be an exciting adventure, even when chicken nuggets seem like the easiest choice. Imagine discovering new foods and flavors that make your body strong and your mind sharp—but that’s only the beginning.
Themes
Quick Assessment
This book offers practical guidance for parents on nurturing healthy eating habits from infancy through school age. Pediatrician Nimali Fernando and feeding therapist Melanie Potock provide strategies to prevent picky eating, support special feeding needs, and create joyful mealtimes. Suitable for parents of children ages 9-12, it combines expert advice with real-life stories and cultural insights to promote long-term wellness.
For Parents
Content Intensity
Level 1 — GentleNo conflict beyond everyday childhood experiences. Safe for sensitive readers.
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Reading Insights
Hook Factor
1/10A steady, thoughtful read that rewards patient readers.
Discussion Potential
1/10A lighter read — great for independent enjoyment.
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Details
Book Length
- ISBN
- 9781615192687
- Pages
- 275
- Publisher
- The Experiment
- Published
- 2015
- Type
- Nonfiction