The top news story today is about infant formula shortages in the United States and Canada. Some families are driving across states only to see empty shelves. This is terrifying for parents. And especially so if your baby needs a specific hypoallergenic or specialty formula...
Does your baby or toddler stuff food in their mouth and just let it sit in their cheeks for minutes to hours? Pocketing food in their mouth like a chipmunk - strange! Pocketing food can make it hard to chew and swallow. And may also be...
If you have kids, you’re likely struggling to get a picky eater to try new foods. And you're definitely not alone -up to 1/2 of kids experience some type of picky eating. Maybe you’ve become a short-order cook. And you may feel like you have to...
Looking for Baby-led Weaning ideas? Or recipes for your toddler or preschooler who may need a boost of iron? These avocado blueberry mini-muffins are iron-rich and perfect to keep on hand in the freezer. They make a great snack or part of a breakfast for your...
Fitness giant Beachbody sells a popular protein shake mix called Shakeology. Or a “superfood nutrition shake” as they call it. It has high claims like: “A world of superfoods in every glass.” But do the claims really stand up? And is it worth the money? This blog...
Are you starting your baby on solid foods with Baby-led Weaning? Great, there are lots of benefits to baby-led weaning (BLW)! But one of the main concerns health professionals have is the perceived challenge of feeding your baby critical nutrients. In this blog, I'll share why iron...
My kid won't eat his school lunch (or snacks). He's in grade 1 and his lunch kit often comes home like this ^. You can see one teeny-tiny bite out of the sandwich. I've tried leftovers (even pizza!) and he says he doesn't like it or...
How to get kids to eat vegetables…..one of the most common feeding struggles! The short answer is you can’t “get” your kid to eat vegetables...
If you have a toddler or preschooler, they likely don't sit still at the dinner table. Instead, you may be familiar with getting up and down and running around during a meal. "How do I get my child to sit (and stay) at the table"?...
I recently completed SOS (Sequential Oral Sensory) training to learn how to help more extreme picky eaters. One main takeaway from the course was just how many factors can affect a child's eating. - including their chair! In this blog, I'll review why this is...