Should you use the “Switch Witch” method with your kids’ candy? Here are the pros and cons this dietitian mom wants you to know about this Halloween tradition. Halloween is quickly approaching, bringing the impending candy cornucopia enthusiastically brought home by our little trick-or-treaters. As a pediatric dietitian and mom of three, I can fully…
Chocolate Peanut Butter Banana Ghost Pops: A Nourishing Halloween Treat
These chocolate banana ghost pops are the perfect snack for the days leading up to Halloween! Almost too adorable to eat, these nutty, sweet and FUN little ghost pops make a wonderful and satisfying Halloween season snack. Make them with your kids! Kids and grown ups alike love the adorable look of these tasty ghosts,…
The Halloween Candy Strategy That this Dietitian Mom Swears by
Stressed about Halloween candy? As much as you feel the need to play “treat police” this Halloween, try not to. It’s no fun for you as the parent, and it takes the joy out of Halloween for your kids. Here’s my 7-step strategy that not only takes the stress away from parents, but creates a…
How to Take the Guilt Out of Halloween
A candy-stealing, dietitian-mom guide on how to have a fun (and guilt-free) Halloween Chances are if you’re reading this you feel some sort of guilt around Halloween or have totally snuck into your kids’ Halloween stash? Don’t worry, we’ve alllll done it. So, as a parent (ahem…and some of us chocoholics) who will now be…
Here’s How Halloween Can Actually Improve Your Child’s Eating Habits
Instead of stressing about the candy overload, use it as a teaching tool for healthy balanced eating. As much as you might feel the need to play “treat police” this Halloween, try not to. It’s no fun for you, and it takes the joy out of Halloween for your kids. Instead, take advantage of this…