by DanielleBinns | Oct 29, 2020 | Feeding strategies, Kids' nutrition |
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...
by DanielleBinns | Oct 1, 2019 | Health tips, Kids' nutrition |
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...
by DanielleBinns | Jul 24, 2019 | Health tips, Kids' nutrition
Be honest. Have you been complaining about the summer heat? Ok, I’m guilty too. I wait f.o.r.e.v.e.r. for winter to pass. Yet once summer arrives, I fuss about how sticky and sweaty I am. Sounds like we all need some fun ideas to beat the heat this summer. ...
by DanielleBinns | Jun 24, 2019 | Health tips, Healthy foods, Kids' nutrition
Cheeri oh no’s! Have you ever sat in front of a Cheerio… willing it to move with the power of your mind? If you watched the movie Matilda, you may have tried to imitate the scene where she discovers her ability to move objects by just focusing on them. Though...
by DanielleBinns | Jun 11, 2019 | Healthy foods, Kids' nutrition, Picky Eaters |
I have a secret to tell you. Kid-friendly food is kid-friendly because it’s easy for kids to eat. It tastes good and doesn’t require a lot of effort to eat. It fits their biological make-up and desire for sweet flavours (considered safe) vs. bitter...
by DanielleBinns | Mar 18, 2019 | Health tips, Healthy foods, Kids' nutrition |
Go figure…my kids are obsessed (understatement) with virtually any food that has rice. You name it: Pastas (made with rice) Breads (made with rice) Crackers (made with rice) Pizza crusts (made with rice) Sushi (made with rice) Plain ol’ rice itself The...