by DanielleBinns | May 2, 2025 | Feeding strategies, Kids' nutrition, Picky Eaters
As a pediatric nutritionist – and a mom of three – I’ve seen picky eating from both sides of the table. At one point, my daughter would barely eat anything beyond crackers, cucumbers, and blueberries. Dinner often ended in frustration, bribery, or tears (mine and...
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 | 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...
by DanielleBinns | Oct 3, 2023 | Feeding strategies, Healthy foods, Kids' nutrition, Picky Eaters
Does your child get the same rotation of foods for lunch? Cheese, crackers, and a granola bar – again. Wishing you had some fun and healthy lunch ideas for picky eaters that you could send to school? If so, don’t fret! As a Nutritionist, I understand the...
by DanielleBinns | Feb 6, 2022 | Feeding strategies, Picky Eaters
Do you ever wonder what you should say to a picky eater? Do you wonder if the things you are saying to your child at meals are the “right things”? The words we say have a HUGE impact on our kids at meals. I am a big believer in positive parenting and how...
by DanielleBinns | Oct 27, 2021 | Feeding strategies, Health tips, Kids' nutrition
The treat in “trick or treat” doesn’t always have to be loaded with sugar, there are healthier Halloween treats you can toss into those pumpkins on Halloween night that won’t make you cringe. It’s rare that my girls get their hands on...