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You will have plenty of questions as you dive into the wonderful world of food with your little one. Are you doing it correctly? Should they be eating more or less? What do I do if they refuse food...
see moreIn my practice, I usually see kids avoiding two of the five food groups: vegetables and protein. While children will get some protein from other food groups, studies show that protein is usually the main nutrient...
see moreTrail mix is an easy snack to prep in advance and have on hand for when the hunger strikes! We've put together four different trail mix recipes, so no matter your flavour preference, there’s one to tempt your taste buds.
see moreTrying to stay calm when there is a lot going on can be challenging even for us adults, so imagine how tough it must be for our little ones! Children are constantly being introduced to situations that are brand new to them which can be exciting or overwhelming or even a little bit of both. So, it’s no wonder that, from time to time, they may have some difficulty staying calm and keeping focused –...
see moreIf you’re a parent, this scenario will likely sound familiar: One moment your toddler is declaring that they’ll only eat the “red” foods on their plate, and the next, they turn into a mini food critic, demanding five-star cuisine at every meal (whatever that means). And somedays, they eat as if they have a black hole in their tummy, munching on anything and everything all day. The world of toddler nutrition is pretty much like...
see moreIt’s no secret that we all strive to raise our children into strong, healthy individuals. It can be challenging keeping up with their needs, from keeping them fed and clothed to making sure they don’t swallow anything too dangerous. But let’s face it, in the hopes of becoming the best parent to them, we may lose sight of what our little ones really need, which might not be what they want. And unfortunately, one of...
see moreLet’s set the scene, shall we? Parent: “Just try it.” Child: *shakes head emphatically Parent: “You don’t even know what it tastes like – you could love it more than chocolate!’. Child: *rolls eyes in toddler or tween Parent: “I’ll let you (insert bribe here) if you just LICK it.” If your mealtimes reflect some version of the above, let’s talk about the possibility of your child having ARFID before you delve head-first into the...
see moreAs a new parent, it can often feel like you’re learning a whole new language, or like you’re cramming for the biggest test of your life. From colostrum to meconium, to mastitis and colic… Some of these terms can feel like they are straight up out of your Year 10 science textbook. Or simply gibberish. That is at least how I felt when I first heard the term: Human Milk Oligosaccharides. But like colostrum, meconium...
see moreIt’s a universal truth that, as parents, we’re never not going to worry about our kids. It’s just part of the job. Even if they’re a vegetable-eating, sport-loving, exceptionally gifted and well-rounded unicorn child… we’re always going to find something to worry about. Something to lie awake at night about. Something to furrow our brow over. Because growing up is a big deal. Our little one’s brains and bodies are going through a huge time...
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