How to raise children who have a long-term healthy relationship with food, based on the Intuitive Eating Principles In this post you'll learn about: Why it's NOT your job to get your child … [Read more...] about The A-B-C Approach to Teaching Kids About Intuitive Eating
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What You Need to Know About “Best Before” Dates
SURPRISE! THEY DON'T MEAN MUCH. I check two things when I buy packaged food items: the ingredients list and the "best before" date. And I openly admit that I get a bit squeamish at the … [Read more...] about What You Need to Know About “Best Before” Dates
Are There Immune-Boosting Foods That Your Kids Should Be Eating Right Now?
In short...not really With a world-wide virus creating fear, uncertainty and isolation, many parents are doing everything they can to keep themselves and their children healthy and virus-free. … [Read more...] about Are There Immune-Boosting Foods That Your Kids Should Be Eating Right Now?
Can a Baby or Toddler Overeat?
Helpful tips to ensure that you're not over-feeding your baby or toddler and instead raising a mindful eater for life. If you've ever wondered whether it's possible for your baby or toddler to … [Read more...] about Can a Baby or Toddler Overeat?
20 Recipes for Picky Eaters (plus tips to make mealtimes easier)
Picky eating is 100% normal. Normal and insanely frustrating, that is! I understand this frustration first-hand, as my youngest is refusing most nutritious foods right now (at least it seems that way … [Read more...] about 20 Recipes for Picky Eaters (plus tips to make mealtimes easier)
5 Simple (But Game-Changing) Family Food Changes to Make in 2020
Don't get overwhelmed with unrealistic New Years Resolutions - try these instead. I love a new year because it feels like a fresh start, and this year, my desire for a new beginning was taken … [Read more...] about 5 Simple (But Game-Changing) Family Food Changes to Make in 2020
How To Transition Your Baby to Milk: A Dietitian’s Helpful Guide
Everything you need to know about transitioning your baby to cow's milk. And do they really need it anyways?! Oh milk... If there was ever a food that caused so much confusion, raised so … [Read more...] about How To Transition Your Baby to Milk: A Dietitian’s Helpful Guide
The Number One Food Trend You Need to Follow in 2020
It's time to ditch the "kids menu"! Don't get me wrong--there are many food and eating trends that dietitians like me cringe at, especially when they involve quick-fix diets, deprivation, or … [Read more...] about The Number One Food Trend You Need to Follow in 2020