Is picky eating genetic?
“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...
Ultimate East Coast Family Trip Itinerary (Part 2)
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...
The Ultimate Family East Coast Trip: Our RV Adventure
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...
Reducing Aggressive Behaviours in Children
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...
