Lauren Mahesri is a pediatric dietitian and the founder of The Pediatric Dietitian. With a background in nutrition, child development, and gastroenterology, Lauren works with kids from birth through age 18, with concerns like picky eating, starting solids, weight changes, and teen athlete nutrition. Her approach focuses on practical, evidence-based strategies that help kids build confidence around food and make nutrition feel less overwhelming for parents.

Lauren feels most comforted when she's with her family, watching a good movie with cookies in the oven.