How I’m surviving self-isolation with kids (3 of them)
It’s week 4 of this COVID-19 life and I’ve been thinking a lot about what you need right now. I can give you all the free meal plans, picky eating strategies, and food exploration activities. But as a mom of three young children, I know that’s not...
Emergency grocery list (foods I always have in my fridge, freezer, and pantry)
I have to be honest. It freaked me out a little when everyone was running to the grocery stores and stocking up on foods in anticipation of supply issues. remember walking through store aisles and seeing bare shelves with two packages of pasta. Or one can of dented...
9 Awesome Children’s Books About Food (You Should Read These To Your Picky Eaters)!
What are the best children’s books about food parents should have at home? This question has come up in a few of my Facebook groups so I’m guessing you might be wondering the same thing. If so, I got you covered in this post! First it helps to know...
Why I can’t stand kids’ menus (and what I’m doing about it)
Ok, before I go into a rant on kids’ menus please let me know… How important is it to you that a restaurant (or resort/hotel) is Family Nutritionist Approved? I’d so appreciate if you let me know in the comments. I’m all about positivity when...
12 healthy habits you’ll want to start with your family this year #familygoals
I’m in goal-setting mode folks. But the pressure is on this year, because it’s not just a new year, it’s a new decade. With 2020 beginning, I am uber excited about challenging myself, setting new goals, and creating good habits. I know it sounds a...
12 holiday hacks I’m doing today (Healthy Egg Nog recipe included!)
Holy moly, the holidays are HECTIC! Every year I so badly want to embrace the joy of the holidays. Yet I end up feeling overwhelmed with last-minute shopping, and running around like a crazy person (packing to get 3 kids out the door is a job in itself). The playpen,...
Is your child underweight?
My first little girl is one of the biggest reasons I started helping families five years ago. I experienced motherhood with an underweight child who just wouldn’t gain weight or grow. My daughter was 4.5 pounds at birth and every single day for the next few...
Whole roasted cauliflower for the whole family (easiest recipe yet)
Why do I do this to myself? I tend to overcomplicate things in the kitchen and get adventurous with intricate recipes. I spend a lot of time in the kitchen turning cauliflower into pizza, and broccoli into patties. Yet there are silly simple recipes right under my...
My 6 Favourite Kid-Friendly Lunch Boxes
Exactly one year ago, I wrote a post with all my 8 survival strategies for back to school. One of those tips was to wear sunglasses (aka to hide the tears). And I’m kicking myself for not taking my own advice this morning when I sent my two older daughters to...
