Nov
20
December, you either love it or lump it! What do I LOVE about the holidays? Almost everything. What don’t I love? Demands of my time to do ALL the things – craft shows, gatherings, shopping, etc. The pressure for perfection. I refuse to look at Pinterest for the entire month of December. Who needs that […]
Aug
21
Fall is here and I’ve got several fun workshops lined up for Fall 2017. My workshops are designed to give you the confidence and know-how to use the Baby Led Weaning method of solid food introduction safely and sucessfully! Here’s the lineup! September 17th – Fiddleheads Kids Shop (Dartmouth) September 21st – Nurtured Products for […]
Jun
19
In my last post, we talked about hunger, and learning to differentiate between physical and emotional hunger. Now we’re ready to talk about fullness! Think of hunger and fullness as a scale of 1-10, with 1 meaning you’re ravenously hungry and 10 being overly full to the point of being uncomfortable. I often suggest that […]
May
10
As parents, we often spend a lot of time thinking about our parenting decisions, especially when it comes to food choices. As a parent, I know I’ve worried when one of my children hasn’t eaten enough, or only wants toast for days on end. And, as much as I want to feed them healthy food, […]
Jan
5
Happy New Year! It’s a new year, and I’m sure there are many new babies getting ready to start solid food! Interested in the Baby Led Weaning approach to solid introduction? If so, here’s a list of my upcoming workshops in HRM: January 29 – Fiddleheads Kids Shop – Dartmouth March 2nd – Nurtured – Halifax March […]
Jan
2
Happy New Year! I hope you all enjoyed plenty of good food and time with loved ones over the past few weeks. I’m really not one for resolutions (especially if they focus solely on removing things from your life), but I do get behind changes that are made with intention. And committing to more mindful eating […]
Nov
24
December is just around the corner, and so many people spend a lot of time and energy into planning, worrying and even obsessing about food (and drink!) choices during the holiday season. Why? Because so many of us feel powerless to the staff room full of cakes and cookies, endless holiday gatherings and limitless selections […]
Jun
8
Probiotics are a hot topic these days, among parents and doctors alike! Once thought to only influence gut heath, we now know that maintaining a healthy population of gut bacteria (a.k.a. microbiota) is essential to good health. There are many influences on our gut bacteria ranging from how we enter the world (vaginal vs. c-section) […]
May
27
So, you’re trying to have a baby and decide to start taking your temperature every morning. This common practice is often used to help understand a woman’s menstrual cycle and has helped many couples successfully conceive (and avoid conception when used in conjunction with other methods!). As someone who frequently works with couples who are […]
Apr
27
Mindfulness is a hot topic these days, especially when it comes to nutrition and health. For some, mindful eating may be the key to having a healthy and happy relationship with food. What is Mindful Eating? According to the Center for Mindful Eating “mindful eating is allowing yourself to become aware of the positive and […]
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