Fueling the Mind: Nutrition, Learning, & Behavior

What children eat, and how they eat, can have a meaningful impact on attention, energy, mood, behavior, and their ability to learn and function at school. This talk will explore how poor nutrition and challenging eating habits can show up in the classroom, along with practical ways parents can recognize when picky eating may be a concern. We’ll also tackle the common challenge of “My child doesn’t eat lunch at school!” and discuss strategies to help children develop healthier, more successful eating habits.

Stacey Halverson, Ph.D.

Dr. Stacey Halverson is a clinical psychologist with extensive training in pediatric psychology, specializing in anxiety, depression, and co-occurring medical conditions in pediatric patients, and eating disorders. Her expertise extends to adolescent and family counseling, helping individuals navigate complex challenges with care and compassion. She joins us from Phoenix Children’s Hospital after 6 1/2 years supporting hospitalized patients and families with psychological evaluations, support and treatment. Her pediatric psychology fellowship was at Scottish Rite Hospital in Dallas, TX where she treated patients with orthopedic, Sports Medicine, neurological, rheumatological and developmental pediatric disorders. Prior to her fellowship, she completed an internship at the Children’s Hospital of Michigan (CHM) and completed her Master’s and Doctorate degrees at the University of Detroit Mercy. She provides psychotherapy and psychological evaluations for the Nicholls Group.

Free for parents and caregivers!

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Please bring your questions and be ready to enjoy a fun evening of learning!