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I help children

I’m lena

eat better, grow stronger, and thrive naturally

 through holistic, root-cause care for
picky eaters.

It begins in the body. In the nervous system. In the story.

When I was 8, I was diagnosed with childhood psoriasis — a rare autoimmune condition that turned my childhood upside down. While other kids were running barefoot in summer grass, I was tracking symptoms, navigating inflammation, and learning what it meant to live in a body that didn’t always feel safe. That diagnosis changed everything — but it also planted the seed for the work I do now.

Years later, becoming a mom shifted everything again.

Despite being a feeding specialist, when my son Nate began to struggle with extreme picky eating, I felt stuck — just like the parents I now work with. The tools I had weren’t enough. I knew I had to zoom out and look deeper: his gut, his environment, his nervous system, his biology.

That’s when everything clicked — and that’s when Livin’Sky Kids was born.

I’m Lena — and I believe healing starts long before the first bite.

What Changed Everything

A few things you should know about me…

I’m not just a science girl. I’m also the mom curled up with a novel where nothing is what it seems — the kind with layered romances, hidden messages, and a plot twist I didn’t see coming.

I live for raw milk deliveries from the local milkman, grounding barefoot in the yard while my son and our rescue pup Luna chase butterflies, and slow strolls through farmers’ markets, tea in hand. I’ve traveled to 33 countries, but I believe the best adventures are the ones that bring you home to yourself.

Give me a cozy blanket, a gripping book, a mug of tea, and I’m in my happy place.

Healing is not only possible, you can make it happen and change your child's life forever. 

My Work Today

I support moms who are ready to stop the guessing, the stressing, and the googling at midnight.

Whether it’s picky eating, food refusal, sensory meltdowns, gut symptoms, or that nagging sense that something’s just off — I help you uncover what’s really going on and guide you with tools that support your whole child.

My BLOOM™ Framework blends nervous system regulation, microbiome healing, developmental science, and practical feeding support — so you’re no longer managing symptoms… you’re creating lasting change.

Because this isn’t just about food.
It’s about raising a child who feels safe, nourished, and truly seen.

Why I do this work — and who I do it for


Official Bio

Meet Paulina “Lena” Livinsky — a holistic feeding specialist and pediatric speech-language pathologist with over 13 years of experience helping children overcome picky eating, feeding challenges, and developmental delays.

Lena earned her Master’s in Speech-Language Pathology from UConn in 2014 and has spent the past decade guiding families through the root causes of mealtime struggles. She’s the creator of the BLOOM™ Framework, a whole-child, biology-informed approach that blends oral motor therapy, real food nutrition, nervous system regulation, and supportive lifestyle shifts.

Her specialty lies in feeding and developmental care that honors each child’s unique biology and behavior — going far beyond sticker charts or surface-level strategies.

She’s also the host of The Livin’Sky Podcast and is currently pursuing advanced training in pediatric sleep and developmental care.

Because when children are truly seen, supported, and nourished — they bloom.

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This all started because I wanted better for my son.

He ate fine… until he didn’t.

One day, my curious, playful toddler started turning his head away from foods he once loved. Meals became a struggle. I found myself second-guessing everything — Was it just a phase? Was I doing something wrong? Why did he only want carbs?

As a speech-language pathologist with over a decade of experience, I thought I had the tools. But nothing prepared me for the heartbreak of watching my own child struggle — not just with food, but with energy, sleep, mood… his whole system felt off.

That was my turning point.

I went deeper — into biology, nervous system regulation, microbiome science, and the emotional root of food refusal. I learned that picky eating isn’t a behavior to fix… it’s a signal to decode.

And that changed everything.

Today, I help families uncover the real reasons behind picky eating — and guide them back to connection, nourishment, and peace at the table.

Because I know how lonely and frustrating it can feel when your child just won’t eat… and I also know what’s possible when you finally understand what their body is asking for.

From one mom to another, I’m here to walk this path with you.

For your child. For your peace of mind. For their future.

For the Children — Starting With Mine

MY WHY

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I’ve visited 33 countries — but these days, my favorite place is barefoot in the backyard, watching my son and rescue pup Luna chase butterflies while the milkman drops off our weekly raw milk.

I love big mugs of tea, twisted romance novels with hidden messages, and the quiet magic of fuzzy socks and a well-organized planner. I light up when I spot pasture-raised, non-GMO eggs from local farms — and I’m always planning little surprises to make everyday moments feel magical for my family.

I believe healing starts with the little things we do at home — and that raising resilient kids doesn’t require perfection… just presence, connection, and the right kind of support.

currently sustained by 

The gapS/LECTIN FREE diet

dream vacation 

an african safari

on my nighstand 

The Nightingale
by Kirstin Hannah

never say no to

A cozy evening in fuzzy socks with a good book

on repeat 

anything by rachel platten

number one fan

That moment when a mom tells me, “He tried something new… and smiled.”

 blog posts 

MORE of my LIFE ON INSTA

favorite sitcoms

The office/ parks and recreation

favorite childhood books

harry potter series and
anne of green gables

favorite animals

penguins! and my dog luna

happy place

madrid, spain & sopot, poland