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...
I am happy to bring you this sponsored post today, thanks to my friends at Zespri Kiwifruit. All thoughts are my own. Many classrooms across the world are starting back up in September, whether full or part-time. Parents are anxious and wanting to keep their family...
Are you struggling to feed a picky eater at home? There's so much conflicting advice about how to deal with this! From your doctor, your mom, friends, social media…. And maybe you've tried some common tactics like the "one-bite" "three-bite rule" “try-it” or “polite bite” rules. Which is...
Disclosure: I am happy to bring you this sponsored post today, thanks to Alberta Milk. All thoughts are my own. It seems like kids have sweets thrown at them from everywhere these days. Get a haircut? Have a lollypop! Valentine’s Day, St Patrick’s Day, a birthday at...
Are you starting your baby on solids? The biggest worry I hear from parents and health professionals when offering babies their first finger foods using a baby-led weaning, is fear of choking. I get it! Choking is scary and can be deadly. In this post, we will...
Are you worried that your child isn't getting enough vitamins and minerals to grow their best? Or are they sick all the time and you want to strengthen their immune system? Then you're probably wondering if a supplement could help. In this blog, I'll share some...
As a mother and dietitian, I often deal with chronic constipation in children and infants. Two out of three of my own babies suffered for months after starting solids. It’s difficult to watch your little one in pain while trying to pass stool because they...
The newest Nutrition for Healthy Term Infants encourages "Responsive Feeding." This is based on baby's hunger and fullness cues. Even if you decide to start your baby on solids using purees, you need to watch for their signs of hunger and fullness. And respect these. No "here comes...
I've been approached by USANA reps in the past to check out their dietary supplement products, and have always declined. Frankly, I've tried the MLM/Direct Sales/pyramid scheme/"business opportunity" sales methods and don't like the aggressive sales tactics. Then I ran into a dietitian selling Usana...