10 Healthier Halloween “Treats”
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...
How I survive back-to-school (8 things you must do!)
I remember the year when my firstborn, Sienna, was going into Junior Kindergarten. The back-to-school stage of life was new to me. In the days leading up to her first day of school, I was a mix (and a mess) of emotions… …Excited (this was a new chapter...
A Clever (And Healthy) Way To Do Easter Egg Hunts with Kids
It’s almost Easter weekend and you might be starting to think about that Easter egg hunt…and maybe feeling uneasy at the thought of chocolate bunnies, chocolate eggs, and all the sugar. Have no fear! Because I have a unique approach to Easter with...
How long should you stick with a picky eating strategy?
This is a topic I’ve wanted to write about for ages – especially because parents just don’t know how long to use a picky eating strategy before giving up on it. So if you find yourself trying one mealtime trick for a few days or weeks, then moving to...Top Tips for Managing Halloween Candy This Year
So this Halloween is going to be a little different huh? Here in Toronto, we are being advised to avoid trick or treating, which I knew the kids would be really bummed about. So we have a plan B that I feel good about. I’m going to share how we are doing...
