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Lisa McKay

As a psychologist specializing in supporting humanitarian workers in war zones and refugee camps, Lisa McKay never expected that parenting would be her greatest challenge. But since finding herself on an extreme parenting journey—navigating confusing developmental delays, intense meltdowns, and diagnoses—Lisa has drawn heavily upon her knowledge of how the brain operates under stress and what can help us stay calm and connected. To learn more, visit www.lisamckaywriting.com.

toddler boy rejecting fork of food

To the worried mama whose child won’t eat enough—let go of expectations

By tossing out most of my expectations about food and doing whatever it took to help us achieve our primary goal, we were finally getting somewhere.

Updated Sep. 03, 2024
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