Growing adventurous eaters and confident kids

At Kid Food Explorers, we invite kids to explore new foods through the magic of play, with children’s books and STEAM activities that spark curiosity and put an end to the mealtime battles for good.

EXPLORE OUR RESOURCES

OUR BRAND NEW BOOK JUST DROPPED!

Food Positivity: How to Ditch Diet Culture and Talk to Kids About Food

An empowering guide for parents to help inspire confidence and curiosity at the table.

Order now!

Most Loved Resources

60577bb7e5d9eddae7c95429_logo-usnews-black

Build essential life skills and expand diet variety through play!

At Kid Food Explorers, our child-led learning approach uses children’s books and hands-on STEAM activities to help kids embrace new foods, grow their ‘tastebuds in training’, and nourish healthy habits that will serve them for life.

Whether they’re investigating broccoli with all five senses or crafting upcycled jack-o’-lantern bird feeders, we nurture curiosity and instill confidence every step of the way.

Together, we’ll open their minds—and palates!—to a world of food possibilities. Let’s explore together!

Explore the store

A fresh approach to helping your kids love fruits and vegetables

Some call it magic. But there’s nothing mystical to what we do. Our approach focuses on honoring the whole child and nurturing their growth, both inside and out.

Make food fun + hands-on

We use playful stories, sensory experiences, and hands-on STEAM activities to introduce your kids to the world of food. Without the pressure to ‘just try one bite,’ your kids can explore new foods at their own pace—building confidence and expanding their tastes to enjoy a wide variety of foods, from fruits to veggies and beyond.

Celebrate autonomy + inclusivity

Every child is unique, and so are their food preferences. With our ‘all foods fit’ philosophy, we empower your kids to discover what they love best and why—whether that’s a crunchy carrot or a smooth avocado. We celebrate the diversity of every-BODY, knowing that all bodies are good bodies, no matter their size or shape.

Build healthy habits for life

Our research-backed, practical strategies empower your kids to explore new foods and build life skills that last a lifetime. They’ll learn to trust their bodies and develop a healthy relationship with food—free from guilt and shame.

Learn More About Our Approach

Enjoyed by kids, loved by parents

I love all the Kid Food Explorers books, and cannot get enough of them!

Not only am I able to teach my kids so many things about so many different foods, but I myself have learned so much not only about the food but about kids’ nutrition in general. It has helped so much with my anxiety around feeding my two kiddos, and I know it has made me better at providing meals for them.

The illustrations are fun, and the information is easy to understand and share with littles. The 101 descriptive food words book has helped me to figure out why my kids (and my selective eater husband) like or dislike certain foods.

– Karina

It really takes the pressure off of meals for all involved and makes things fun.

Dani’s tools and techniques equip your kids – and you! – to communicate about food. Both communicating about the food itself in an exploratory way, and also communicating about the experience of eating and everyone’s preferences. Plus it really takes the pressure off of meals for all involved and makes things fun.

As an example, I learned through Dani’s techniques that my kiddo likes runny oatmeal; now I add extra water for him and he successfully fills his tummy! I think everyone can get something from Dani and her resources!

– Kelly

What a great win I had with my 5 year old!

And it’s all thanks to you! I asked if she wanted to be a food explorer with yellow bell peppers and she got so excited. I pulled out the vegetable journal and used all your tips to describe it using the 5 senses. She loved it so much she wanted to try a red bell pepper too!

– Dyanne

I love my son's enthusiasm for food!

Tonight, before bed, my kiddos were perusing your books. My daughter is a fairly picky eater, but she loves learning about what each of the foods do for your body. My ARFID kiddo was reading with us and wanted to know more about potatoes.

I love his enthusiasm for food, even though eating it is really hard for him. Thank you for the books. My kiddos love them.

– Sophie

We’re passionate about feeding growing minds and tummies

Hi there! I’m Dani Lebovitz, a registered dietitian, military spouse, mom of three, co-author of Food Positivity: How to Ditch Diet Culture and Talk to Kids About Food, and the founder of Kid Food Explorers.

As a parent, I know the pressure of trying to do everything “right” for our families. We’re constantly overloaded with messages about how we should eat, look, and live. But what if we could raise our kids to embrace who they are and adventurously explore the world of food, without pressure, guilt, or judgment?

That is the heart and soul behind Kid Food Explorers.

For over a decade, parents, educators, and health professionals have trusted me to help kids unleash their inner Food Explorer, celebrate their individuality, and build a positive relationship with food to last a lifetime.

Blending food science, nutrition expertise, developmental psychology, and real-life parenting, I’ve developed a child-led approach to food that turns mealtimes into moments of curiosity, learning, and connection. So you can ditch the stress and worry and lean in to experiences that bring everyone together around the table.

I invite you and your kiddos to join us on the life-changing journey of food exploration!

Come Meet dani!