Learn how to intuitively eat. Here’s how to listen to your body’s cues, break free from diets, and cultivate a healthy relationship with food. Intuitive Eating is a bit of a buzz word these days, but what is it exactly and can it work for you? If you’re looking to improve your relationship with food,…
Why Weight Loss Diets for Kids Are Never a Good Idea
If you’re worried about your child’s weight or changing body shape as it relates to their eating habits and/or activity level, you’re not alone. Parents, more than ever, are concerned and seeking guidance. My concern as a pediatric dietitian though, is that parents are turning to restrictive weight loss diets to control their child’s weight….
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).
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…
Kids and Treats: How to Manage Them as Parents
Valentine’s Day is here, and you might be wondering how to manage all the sweets and treats. I’ve got you! I have three of the cutest little Valentines to shower with sweets and treats! But wait, aren’t you a dietitian? Dietitians are supposed to only eat healthy foods, right? Heck no. This momma loves her…
8 Weight Management Strategies This Dietitian Swears By
Surprising (and refreshing) non-diet weight loss strategies from a nutrition expert. Most people struggle with their weight at one point or another, even nutrition experts. Achieving sustainable weight loss isn’t easy, otherwise everyone would sit at their most comfortable weight. Most of the time, we turn to quick fixes- diets that leave us feeling deprived…
Sarah is going back to work!
September has always been my favourite month of the year. Not only is the weather usually lovely here in Calgary (I’m knocking on wood right now), and the colours beautiful, but I also think of September as a new beginning or a “fresh start”. Around this time of year, I make it a priority to set…
What To Do When Your Child Is Treat-Obsessed
When your child reaches a certain age, around two or three years old, treat foods seem to become a bigger deal. The odd dessert that your toddler would either take or leave, suddenly becomes GOLD in your child’s eyes. Here’s what to do when your child is treat-obsessed. It is normal for kids to want…
10 New Years Resolutions That Will Benefit Your Children As Much As You
Research shows that less than half of us will stick to our New Years Resolutions by June and only 10% of us will follow through by December. Making healthy changes to your lifestyle is not easy. In fact, it’s REALLY challenging, especially for those of us who have created less-than-healthy habits over the years. Habits…
Feeding Your Toddler: What Is Your Responsibility As The Parent?
Having a two year old is fun, fascinating and frustrating all at the same time. Especially when it comes to eating. These little people are now asserting their independence and trying to gain some control over their lives, and they will take control if we let them. If this happens, we as parents feel as…
5 Tips On How To Help Toddlers Establish a Healthy Relationship With Food
It’s a tricky job, this Mommy thing. Personally, I am finding meal times particularly tricky with my toddler, who (as cute as he is) is asserting his new found independence in…destructive ways. Just tonight, I made my gourmet macaroni and cheese (ok, I defrosted it) and placed it on his tray with some of his favourite…
Why We Shouldn’t Label Foods As “Good” or “Bad”
When we label foods as “good”or “bad”, we often feel that we are bad if we eat the “bad” foods, and vice versa. As soon as we label foods as such, we often restrict or deprive ourselves from any “bad” foods. Especially if we are trying to lose weight. Our society plays a huge role in labelling…
5 Reasons NOT to Short Order Cook For Your Toddler or Child
A friend recently asked me to write a post on short order cooking for toddlers and kids. Here is what she writes: “One thing I am struggling with is the precocious line between “This is dinner. Eat it or don’t’ and the alternative of being a short order cook. ‘Oh, you don’t like this? How…
Baby-led weaning: my thoughts
I introduced my son to solids the only way I thought possible—the traditional “puree, spoon-fed” way. But, turns out, it’s not the only way. I introduced my son to solids the ONLY way I thought possible- the traditional “puree, spoon-fed” way. But is that the only way? Apparently not! I was first introduced to…
On-the-go snacks for Parents and Kids
Some quick and easy (and nutritious!) snacks for on-the-go moms and kids! I don’t know about you, but I’m an on-the-go Mom. I am visiting friends, grocery shopping, running errands, going for walks etc. almost everyday and my li’l guy is right along with me. Before we take off, I always make sure that we…