My Nutrition Wish List for My Girls
When it comes to feeding my girls I try to use Ellyn Satter’s division of responsibility philosophy. As parents we decide what, where and when food will be served. Kids decide what and how much to...
View ArticleRudolph Sugar Cookies
Do you have any family Christmas traditions? Now that Miss E is old enough to roll up her sleeves and help in the kitchen, I am hoping we will create some family lasting memories and recipes that will...
View ArticleConnecting Kids to Mother Nature
April is Earth Month and April 22 is Earth Day. This years theme is about earth play for earth day. Research suggests unstructured outdoor play improves childhood development, health and wellbeing,...
View Article5 reasons WHY you should cook with your kids.
I am a strong advocate for getting kids in the kitchen. One of my goals as a mother and a dietitian is to raise healthy adventurous eaters. It’s never too early to capitalize on the curious minds and...
View ArticleBerry Picking with Kids
Nothing says summer like a bowl of fresh local berries. Luckily, here in BC we have a variety of berries available right out our back door throughout the summer months. My first job as a teenager was...
View Article5 Tips for Berry picking with Kids
You know its summer when local berries hit the supermarkets, farmer’s market and berry picking farms have opened. Berry picking is always on our summer bucket list. Luckily, here in BC we have a...
View ArticleHow this Dietitian gets her kids to eat vegetables and enjoy them.
If there is one question I get asked on a regular basis it’s how do you get your kids to eat their vegetables? As a dietitian and a mom, I know how challenging and stressful it can be to feed growing...
View Article5 tips for healthy eco-friendly school lunches !
I can’t believe we are in the last weekend of summer! Yikes! Like many parents we have been running around getting things organized for the upcoming school year. There is a lot of attention on how to...
View ArticleRudolph Sugar Cookies
Do you have any family Christmas traditions? I like blasting the Christmas music and getting the girls in the kitchen to bake Christmas cookies, I am hoping we will create some family lasting memories...
View ArticleCoconut mango pineapple popsicles
Hello friends! It’s summer and this weekends weather forecast is calling for hot hot weather. To beat the heat we have been making our own popsicles. As a dietitian mom, I am always looking for a...
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