Tips for easier school lunches
Summer is almost over, and families will soon be back to familiar school routines. For some, this may feel like a relief; for others, not so much. One thing many parents and guardians are not stoked a...
Children's nutrition
Sustaining breastfeeding together: Parents can do it, you can help
A cup of hot tea. A tasty meal. A much-needed foot rub. In my early postpartum days, these supportive gestures from my husband helped while I was learning how to breastfeed our daughter, Jovie. ...
Supporting healthy eating at school and beyond
What does it mean to be a “good eater,” and how can we support children and youth to eat well? Whether you’re a parent or caregiver feeding kids at home, or an educator who wants to promot...
A sigh of relief: Trusting kids to eat enough
Many parents of young children worry that their kids don’t eat enough. As a dietitian and a mother of a young child, I totally get it. We want the best for our children; we want them to be healthy a...
Milk and young children: What you need to know
In a recent post, I explored how milk and fortified soy beverages fit into the new food guide. Did you know that Canada’s food guide is intended for Canadians two years of age and older? Guidance fo...
Babies, solid foods, and allergies: What do you need to know?
Are you worried that your baby might develop a food allergy? I was. A baby is at higher risk of developing an allergy if they have a parent or sibling with a food allergy, eczema, asthma or hay fev...