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? If so, I'm guessing you just want to just stop stressing about how much your kid eats! You want your kid to try new foods without complaints. And you'd like to have more peaceful family dinners - to end...
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...
Watch my video discussing how to prevent gagging and choking here: https://www.youtube.com/embed/kvoE2EhEQiM When introducing lumpy pureeds or finger foods to their baby, many parents are afraid of choking. Especially if their baby has a sensitive gag reflex and makes those awful gagging noises every time they eat! However,...
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 both a mother and dietitian, I deal with constipated babies and kids a lot. 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...
USANA Health Sciences has been in the direct sales market since 1992. I've been approached by reps in the past to check out their products, and have always declined. Frankly, I’m tired of the MLM/Direct Sales method. Been there, done that (more than once!). Then I ran...
My most health-conscious clients and friends often use agave nectar instead of sugar. But is agave nectar really healthier than white sugar? Agave nectar is one of those foods that has a 'health halo around it. A health halo is the perception that a food is good...