When Eating Is Unpredictable: Nutrition Tips for Parents of Children with Cancer image

When Eating Is Unpredictable: Nutrition Tips for Parents of Children with Cancer

Jun 18, 2026
04:00PM - 05:00PM EDT
Online Event
Overview

When a child is going through cancer treatment, eating can feel unpredictable. Foods they loved one day may suddenly be unappealing the next. In this practical and compassionate webinar, Chef Kim Sutherland, shares real-life strategies to help parents navigate these challenges. From managing changing tastes to making the most of small portions, you’ll gain approachable, kitchen-tested ideas designed specifically for children in treatment.

This session is tailored for parents of children with cancer who are looking for simple, actionable ways to support their child’s nutrition. You’ll walk away with practical tips you can use right away, helping reduce mealtime stress while ensuring your child gets the nourishment they need during treatment and beyond.

Agenda
4:00 PM
Introduction
Cynthia Cahoon, RN

Cynthia introduces the agenda and our featured speaker Chef Kim Sutherland

4:05 PM
Presentation
Chef Kim Sutherland

Chef Kim Sutherland shares practical tips to manage your child’s nutrition.

4:35 PM
Questions and Answers
Audience

Come with your questions and we will answer them! 

Speakers & Moderators
Healthtree contact Cynthia Cahoon, RN

Cynthia Cahoon, RN

Cynthia is a newborn ICU nurse by trade that has spent the last six years in the medical device industry educating nurses and doctors about devices that are new to their facility. In her spare time she enjoys hiking, traveling the world with her family, and creating Halloween animatronics for her annual front yard display. She has a passion for life-long learning and enjoys sharing what she learns with the people around her.
Healthtree contact Chef Kim Sutherland

Chef Kim Sutherland

Chef Kim is the creator of Beautifully Nourished by Chef Kim, a movement promoting wellness and food awareness, and founder of The Well Chef, a leadership program for the hospitality industry. With over 25 years in the Food and Beverage industry, Chef Kim is a Red Seal Certified Chef who has opened major venues across North America and cooked for celebrities including Gordon Ramsay, Michael Smith, Pearl Jam, and NHL teams. Her passion for nourishing mind, body, and spirit led her to become a Certified Yoga Instructor and Mindful Eating Practitioner. Known as “the mother of all things,” she shares her love for food through speaking, teaching, and retreats. At Ronald McDonald House, she transforms culinary care by creating nutrient-rich meals and inspiring volunteers to serve with love, fundamentally elevating the experience for families through her expertise and compassion.