PEDIATRIC NUTRITION SERVICES IN NEWTOWN & DARIEN, CT
Helping Children Thrive Through Whole Child Nutrition
Helping families feel more confident around food, feeding, and nutrition. From pediatric dietitians and moms who’ve been there with their own kids.
Choose what works for your family
Every child and family is different. Some families need help with one specific question, while others benefit from ongoing guidance and support.
That’s why we offer flexible ways to work together. Choose the approach that feels right for your child’s needs and your family’s goals.
A La Carte
Flexible, visit-based support
–> Visit-based care, billed to insurance. Book appointments as needed and move at your own pace
Best for: One-time questions, straightforward concerns, or families who prefer a flexible approach.
–> Individual visits with Kristen or Julia, tailored to what you’re working through together.
Whole Child Nutrition Care
Ongoing, personalized support
–> A 3-month partnership for any age or nutrition concern. Includes insurance-billed visits plus personalized support between visits.
Best for: Complex or multi-provider needs—or families who want more support and connection between visits.
–> Personalized nutrition roadmap • Secure messaging • Care coordination • Individualized resources • Progress tracking
Programs & Workshops
Focused support and education
–> Structured offerings focused on specific nutrition and feeding topics, challenges, and stages.
Best for: Families looking for focused support, practical education, or a structured approach to a specific topic.
–> Multi-week programs • Workshops • Webinars • Parent education • Topic-specific resources
We can help with:
Trusted Excellence
Why Families Choose Kristen Smaldone Nutrition LLC
Whole Child Care
We look beyond the plate to understand the medical, developmental, sensory, behavioral, and lifestyle factors that can affect your child’s nutrition.
Relationship-Based Care
Real progress happens through connection. We partner with your family every step of the way.
Evidence-Based Care
We combine clinical expertise with an integrative approach to help children thrive.
Collaborative Care
We communicate with physicians, therapists, schools, and specialists when appropriate.
Practical Solutions
No perfection, just strategies that work in real life.
Meet Kristen Smaldone
Hi! I’m Kristen – Certified Integrative Pediatric Dietitian and mom of two kids with feeding challenges.
As both a full-time mom and a full-time dietitian, trust me when I say I get it! I’ve been in the trenches, feeding two young boys and planning daily meals while working and doing all the mom things.
I want to help make this part of your day easier. With more than 11 years of clinical experience and plenty of personal experience, I’ll work with your child and adapt tools and strategies to meet their needs.
Just as importantly, I’ll work with you. Together, we’ll find practical strategies your whole family can get on board with—and actually has time for.
Instagram Tips:
“Kristen is an expert in the field who will take your concerns seriously and work in a collaborative way to help you find solutions to help your child!”
She works from a holistic framework- looking at the child and family in their environment- socially, emotionally, behaviorally, culturally- and integrating these facets of care into her approach. She was able to fill our “toolbox” with a holistic set of activities, ideas, and tools- which we have begun using and will continue to use. If you are thinking about reaching out to Kristen- this is your sign to move forward! You will not regret it!
BOOK YOUR FREE INTRO CALL
Let’s figure out what this looks like for your family.
Book a free intro call and we’ll go from there.
