Chocolate, cookies and cake, oh my! It’s important to remember that treats and desserts play an important part in your child’s life when it comes to a positive relationship with food. My kids take after their mom – they love chocolate! For years, I’ve have a square or two of dark chocolate after lunch and…
Quick, Easy and Healthy: How to Host a DIY Family-Style Pasta Night
My 6-year-old son Ben asks me almost daily “who’s coming over for dinner tonight, Mom?!” or “whose house are we going to for dinner?” We are lucky enough to have a close network of friends within our community, as well as family close by, which means that my kids are constantly surrounded by loved ones….
3 Ways Parents Unintentionally Limit Their Kids’ Food Preferences
We moms have the most powerful influence on kids eating behaviours. As a pediatric dietitian, here’s how you can make that influence a positive one! I had no idea how easy it was for parents to limit their kids’ food preferences, until recently. Last night, my three-year-old daughter watched every move I made at dinner (and…
Easy Weeknight Recipe: Two-Pan Thai Chicken Veggie Bowls
There’s something very gratifying about finding a nutritious and tasty recipe that the whole family loves. What makes it even better is if it’s easy to throw together last minute! These Thai Chicken Veggie Bowls hit the mark in every way–not only packed full of nutrition, but also delicious and super easy to prepare. I…
Weeknight, One-Pan Thai Peanut Noodles
I love finding recipes that my whole family loves and that I can whip up in less than half an hour. This Thai Peanut Noodle Bowl recipe is as delicious as it sounds, and the whole recipe is made in one pan! That combination is like music to my ears as a busy mom. I…
Easy, Healthy Cauli-Tots Recipe
Easy, healthy cauliflower-tots! Think “tater-tots” but a lot more nutritious. Lylah, my feisty three-year-old, is my little side-kick in the kitchen. She loves helping with meal prep (aka “I do myself!) and I love that she’s interested. Although it takes a bit longer and is a bit messier, there are so many benefits. She’s building…
One-Pot Southwestern Chicken and Quinoa Skillet
One-pan meals are a mom’s best friend. This mom’s, anyways. My whole family loves this southwestern chicken and quinoa skillet, and so will yours! Especially on busy weeknights when the thought of cooking a meal for five seems daunting, and there are activities to get to. What’s even better is when the one pan meal contains…
For me, In 2017, Something’s Gotta Give
2016 has been a a year of growth, discovery and challenge for me. I adjusted to being a mom of three (and couldn’t imagine it any other way!), I continued to grow and shape my business into what I envision it to be, and I learned a lot about myself. I discovered that as resilient and determined…
Easy Chocolate Cheesecake Truffles
When I first tasted a variation of these truffles at my friends house (we have an annual Christmas family get-together), I melted into my seat. It was one of the best holiday treats I had ever tasted. And when my friend told me what the ingredients and instructions were, I was stunned. So simple and…
Got a Picky Eater? Here’s 1 Easy Change That Will Help Right Now
When picky eating rears its ugly head, parents often negotiate with, bribe, coax, and micro-manage their kids at meals. Although—in the heat of the moment—these tactics are tempting, we now know that they don’t work very well, and can even enable picky eating. Instead, here’s one easy change that will help right now. My three year-old rarely touches her meals these days with…
Fed Up With Junk Food Team Snacks? Here’s What To Do.
When my first son was five years old, I was a brand new soccer mom. I didn’t know the ropes. I didn’t know what to expect. And I had no idea that Saturday morning games meant cookies, donuts, chips, and fruit punch. I figured kids munched on orange slices at halftime, as we had as…
Flourless Oatmeal Apple Muffins
These apple muffins are high fibre, high protein and literally contain everything you need for a balanced meal. They are also really tasty, and definitely kid-approved! In fact, my three-year-old made them in about ten minutes with a little help from me! Check it out! Weekday mornings are busy. Scratch that—every morning is busy now that hockey…
My Kids’ Top 5 Favourite Egg Recipes
As a work-at-home Mom of three, I don’t have a lot of time to prepare fancy, elaborate meals every night, so I often turn to quick, easy and tried-and-true recipes that I can throw together in less than 30 minutes. Eggs happen several times a week in our house, so I’ve decided to share a some…
Clean-Out-The-Fridge Fried Rice
Better than take-out by a long shot, my clean-out-the-fridge fried rice recipe is the bomb. I’m going to keep this post short and sweet and to-the-point, because I know you’re busy. We’re moms, and we need quick and easy recipes that we can throw together at the last minute, right? As much as I make…
Easy Egg and Banana Mini Muffins
If someone asked me what my favourite food was, there is no question what my answer would be. You guessed it—eggs. There are so many delicious foods out there that I love, but none that measure up to the greatness of eggs. They brighten up any meal and add delicious flavour and texture to any dish….
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