by DanielleBinns | Oct 26, 2024 | Feeding strategies, Kids' nutrition
Do you find yourself dreading Halloween because of all the candy your kids collect? You’re not alone! Many parents struggle with how to handle Halloween candy without turning it into a sugar fest. The good news? There are strategies that can make it easier—and...
by DanielleBinns | Sep 25, 2024 | Kids' nutrition, Picky Eaters
“I was picky as a kid – and now, my kid is too” Sound familiar? Could picky eating be a result of genetics – and something you can’t change? I was interviewed on CBC Radio this week and asked to share my insights on the study as an expert in...
by DanielleBinns | Aug 24, 2024 | Uncategorized
I’ve dreamt of doing a family RV trip across Canada for years. I mean, what mother doesn’t want to spend 14 days in a small moving space with their 3 children and husband? (wink, wink). Ok, so maybe this doesn’t sound like the most glamorous and...
by DanielleBinns | Aug 21, 2024 | Uncategorized
I’ve travelled a fair amount in my forty years of life, and I’m grateful for all the places I’ve been. Yet somehow, I have never made it to the Atlantic Coast of Canada – Nova Scotia, PEI, New Brunswick nor Newfoundland. An East Coast family trip has been on my...
by DanielleBinns | Jan 23, 2024 | Feeding strategies, Health tips, Kids' nutrition
Did you know that the food our kids eat can play a crucial role in shaping their behaviour? What your child eats can even address aggressive behaviours like bullying. A recent study, the 2019 Canadian Health Survey on Children and Youth (CHSCY), shed light on a...