Nourished Nest

Nourished Nest Louise, a BANT registered Nutritional Therapist. Specialising in Child Nutrition.

Nutritionally supporting parents through pregnancy, postnatal recovery, introducing solids, picky eating and nourishing the neurodiverse brain.

08/01/2026

The first week back after Christmas has been a gentle return to work.
Children back at school, routines slowly settling, and me easing myself back in too.

I joined postnatal group today, to talk about nutritionally supporting new mums through postnatal depletion.

I’ve gradually eased myself into work, I’ve been checking in with my clients. Most are busy parents juggling Christmas, children, work and everything in between. Many choose a 3 or 6 month programme so we can take the pressure off and gently work through mealtime challenges, gut issues, skin concerns or other symptoms, with time, space and full support along the way.

Regular check-ins, reassurance and a bit of hand-holding when needed 💛

During December, lots of families asked to pause and pick things up again in January. So today was all about helping them get back on track, booking check-ins, planning next steps and refocusing on their mealtime and health goals.

I’ve also had a wave of new enquiries from parents who’ve been thinking about getting support for a while… and then Christmas happened. Big meals, family gatherings and a few unwelcome comments can be the nudge that finally says, we need support. Often with the hope that next Christmas feels calmer, easier and more enjoyable around the table.

If that sounds like you, please do get in touch and book a discovery call.
I’m prioritising admin and appointments this week, but January is already starting to fill up

Day 21 – Planning for a Calm Christmas Dinner 🎄Christmas dinner can feel overwhelming for children with sensory sensitiv...
22/12/2025

Day 21 – Planning for a Calm Christmas Dinner 🎄

Christmas dinner can feel overwhelming for children with sensory sensitivities or extreme picky eating.
It certainly was in the past for my son, who has always found mealtimes challenging.

This year we’re having rib of beef, and instead of guessing or hoping for the best, we talked it through in advance.
He’s decided he’d like to try the rib of beef, but he’s also chosen a plan B steak just in case.

On his plate:
🥕 raw carrots
🥒 cucumber
🥦 broccoli
🧇 Yorkshire pudding

Because he knows what to expect and knows he has a backup, he feels calm and confident going into the meal. And that makes all the difference.

This kind of collaborative planning is one of the key strategies I share with families in clinic. It helps protect trust at the table and reduces stress for everyone especially at big occasions like Christmas.

If mealtimes feel hard in your home, you don’t have to wait to get support.
✨ Book a discovery call in the New Year and let’s work together to make mealtimes calmer, any time of the year. 💛

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