As a dietitian and mom of 3 (and baking lover), I’ve gathered my most loved, kid-friendly holiday treats and snacks for you to try! Grab your kiddos, turn on some Christmas carols and dig in! One of the best parts of the holidays – we can probably all agree – is the food! Food not…
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…
Can a Child Become Addicted to Sugar?
How much sugar is too much for my child? Chances are, at some point or another, you’ve wondered if your child was becoming addicted to sugar. Wonder no more because I put this question to bed. It can be concerning as a parent to see your child devour too many sweets, or to continually ask…
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…
The 5-Halloween Rules This Dietitian-Mom Enforces
The 5 shocking rules that this dietitian swears by for a happy halloween! Don’t buy Halloween candy too early! And in fact, buy the candy that you don’t mind giving away. I’m not saying buy the impossible-to-unwrap-Halloween-caramels because who likes those? I would recommend buying the candy that is not your personal favourite. I’m a…
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…