Created by Paulina (Lena) Livinsky, M.A., CCC-SLP — pediatric feeding specialist, holistic practitioner, and mom — this toolkit gives you the same tools I teach families in my 1:1 practice to turn mealtime chaos into calm connection.


Inside, you’ll learn how to:
  • Bring your child’s nervous system into safety mode before meals
  • Use connection instead of control to reduce stress and resistance
  • Understand what’s really driving food refusal — and how to shift it

Forget behavior charts and bribery.
This toolkit helps you calm your child’s body before you ever ask them to take a bite.

Your Step-by-Step Plan for
Calmer, Happier Meals

Your Step-by-Step Plan for
Calmer, Happier Meals

BONUS: The Mealtime Cheat Sheet
A fridge-ready summary for when you need support fast.

The BLOOM™ Framework Quick Reference
Understand why your child resists food and how to respond with science-backed calm.

YES! I need it!

Before–During–After Mealtime Guide
Quick reminders to keep you grounded, calm, and confident through every meal (even the messy ones).

Connection-Based Scripts
Gentle, word-for-word phrases to handle “I don’t want that,” food refusal, dessert demands, and table exits — without pressure or guilt.

The Calm Mealtime Reset Routine
A 5-step printable that helps your child’s nervous system shift from chaos to calm before eating.

Everything you need for calmer, happier meals — without overwhelm.

What's Inside?

Why it works

The toolkit is built around my signature BLOOM™ Framework, blending regulation, biology, and connection — not control.

You'll learn:


Why your child’s appetite shuts down under stress (and how to change that)

How boundaries actually build trust

How to create rhythms that make kids feel safe enough to eat

This toolkit is perfect for you if…

 • Mealtimes feel like constant negotiation
 • Your child refuses “new” foods or melts down at dinner
 • You want a calmer, more connected approach that actually works
 • You’re tired of sticker charts and pressure tactics

Who it's for

Calm starts with rhythm, not rules.

YES! I need it!

Ready to get my Toolkit

This toolkit is perfect for you if…

 • Mealtimes feel like constant negotiation
 • Your child refuses “new” foods or melts down at dinner
 • You want a calmer, more connected approach that actually works
 • You’re tired of sticker charts and pressure tactics

Christina H.

I can’t speak highly enough about the exceptional care and expertise provided by Ms. Paulina. From the consultations, she provided me with a comprehensive plan to support not only feeding and nutrition but also overall wellness.

One of the most remarkable aspects of her approach is how she integrates various elements to support gut health and feeding. She taught me the importance of exercise, nourishment, hydration, sleep, light, and breathing techniques. The advice she provided was both practical and transformative, and her constructive suggestions have made a lasting impact on our daily routine.

One of the most remarkable aspects of Lena's approach is how she integrates various elements to support gut health and feeding. 

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Freda P.

Working with Lena has truly been a life-changing experience for our family. Her expert advice on nutritional choices, especially focusing on organic options and gut-healing dietary tips, helped restore my son’s gut health in ways we never thought possible. Paulina guided us through eliminating processed foods and elevating the overall quality of eating for all my children, which has had a profound impact.

The changes we’ve seen in my son have been remarkable. He no longer flaps, he’s responding to his name more consistently, sleeping better, and his sensory-seeking behaviors have significantly decrease. It feels like we’re finally seeing him shine through. Paulina’s knowledge, compassion, and holistic approach have made this journey not only manageable but empowering. I can’t thank her enough for helping us transform our family’s health and well-being.

The changes we’ve seen in my son have been remarkable. 

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WHAT PEOPLE ARE SAYING

MEET LENA

Hi, I’m Lena — a mom, pediatric speech-language pathologist, and holistic feeding specialist.

For over a decade, I’ve helped families move from stressful mealtimes and picky eating battles to calmer, more connected tables. But the truth is — my biggest teacher hasn’t been my clinical training or professional experience.

It’s been my son.

When he was born, I thought my expertise would give me all the answers. Instead, he taught me something no textbook could: that feeding challenges are never just about food. They’re about the whole child — their biology, their development, their environment, and their sense of safety at the table.

That realization reshaped everything. I stopped focusing on quick fixes and started building an approach that looks deeper — at gut health, oral motor skills, sensory sensitivities, nervous system regulation, and family connection.

This became the foundation of my BLOOM™ Framework, which I now use to guide families like yours.

Today, I help parents of picky eaters understand why their child struggles with food and what to do about it — without pressure, shame, or mealtime battles. Because when we look deeper, children not only learn to eat, they thrive.

Let’s Get to know each other

hi there!

I’m Lena Livinský