What can parents do to keep their kids’ immune systems healthy? There are no magic immune-boosting foods or vitamins for children. Instead, focus your energy on these 5 easy (and effective!) eating strategies. Feeding kids is a tough gig. I know this not only because I’m a pediatric dietitian and nutritionist but also because I’m…
Choking & Baby-Led Weaning: 8 Tips to Prevent Choking
Terrified that baby-led weaning or feeding will cause your child to choke on solid foods? Here’s 8 tips to prevent choking when baby-led weaning, plus a list of foods to avoid. Want to read this post in a visual way? Check out my Google web story on Top Tips to Prevent Choking when Baby Led…
10 Reasons Your Child Isn’t Eating at Meals (and What to Do!)
The reasons why a child between the ages 2-5 refuses to eat might surprise you. The good news is, making a few simple adjustments can change everything! If you’d like to learn more about this topic in a visual way, check out my Google web stories on 5+ reasons your child refuses to eat and…
Healthy Homemade Hamburger Helper Recipe (One-Pot)
Now that the cold weather has hit, our supper meals are dominated by warm, comforting and nutritious recipes that are – key word – EASY for me to throw together. This One-Pot Healthy Hamburger Helper Recipe has become a staple for Fall and Winter weeknights. It’s easy, quick (only 4 steps) and makes a great…
Top 5 Easy Ways to Decrease Food Waste at Home
A Dietitian Mom’s guide to making small, easy changes at home to decrease global food waste (and teach our kids to do the same!) As a busy parent, I’m all about convenience, simplicity and ease when it comes to feeding my kids. I have 3 kids with various likes and dislikes, 3 school lunches to…
Multivitamins (and other supplements) for Kids: Do they need them ?
Do kids need multivitamins or supplements? Here’s what you need to know about nutritional supplements, such as multivitamins, for kids. Multivitamins for kids was written in partnership with Webber Naturals. As always, all opinions are my own! One of the most common questions I get as a pediatric registered dietitian is “are multivitamins for kids…
Why Vitamin D is So Important for Your Kids—Even During the Summertime!
Why should kids take vitamin D even in the summertime? How much vitamin D should they take? Get all the answers in this dietitian approved guide. This post was written in partnership with Webber Naturals. As always, all opinions are my own! As a registered dietitian, I get asked random nutrition questions ALL of the…
Easy Peanut Butter Banana Fudgesicles
Nutritious, delicious and hydrating, these easy peanut butter and banana fudgesicles will become your new favourite summer snack-worthy treat! It’s been a HOT summer this year, and as such, the kids and I have been on a huge homemade popsicle kick. We’ve found a few go-to favourites that we want to share, including this one!…
Why This Dietitian Recommends serving dessert WITH dinner
Here are 5 reasons why you should consider serving dessert with dinner (and how to go about doing it!) Do you ever notice that your kids race through their meal (or find excuses not to eat it) only to get to the prize at the end: dessert? Are they hyper-focused on if dessert will be…
Healthy DIY Mocha Frappuccino Smoothie
This refreshing and nutritious DIY mocha frappuccino smoothie will make you feel like you’re drinking the Starbucks version, only better and healthier! This delicious coffee smoothie is the perfect way to start your morning or fuel you after your morning workout. With a hint of chocolate and natural sweetness from banana (and a healthy dose…
My child is sneaking and hiding food. What should I do?
What to do when you catch your child sneaking or hiding food (and why this is happening in the first place).
The Homemade Peanut Butter Granola That Your Kids Will Love!
This delicious and nutritious granola is not only kid-friendly, but also SUPER easy to make! What’s better than a delicious, nutritious homemade granola that your kids love and that you can feel great about serving? Not much! In our house, we go through A LOT of granola. It seems like everyday we are either making…
Flourless Peanut Butter Chocolate Chip Oatmeal Cookies
This easy, kid-friendly, snack-worthy cookie will soon become a staple in your house! *This recipe was developed in partnership with my friends at Made with Local. What’s better than a delicious chocolate chip cookie that is so nutritious that it can pass off as a snack?! Not much! My kids and I had so much…
I’m worried that my Picky Eating Child is underweight. What should I be feeding them?
There is NOTHING worse than feeling as though you’re failing at feeding your baby, toddler or child. As parents, ensuring our kids are well-nourished, growing and developing properly is just part of the gig! Right?? So, when your child refuses to eat or try new foods day-in and day-out, or worse, is also underweight—it can…
How to Teach Kids About Intuitive Eating
In this post, you’ll learn how to raise your kids to become intuitive and mindful eaters using intuitive eating principles and the A-B-C approach, from a non-diet dietitian (and mom). There are three simple steps in the A-B-C approach: accept, bond, and close the kitchen. Let’s get started! In this post you’ll learn about: Diet…
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