A study in self-care: What's on the menu?
Imagine your “happy place.” Where are you? What is it about this place that allows you to let go of stress? Now, come back to this reality. What can you do to gain that same feeling of relief? ...
Nutrition
What does introducing solid food mean for breastfeeding?
I am the mother of an energetic and impish toddler, and have experienced many humbling lessons in my short parenting career. One of my biggest lessons so far is, “You figure something out, and then ...
Breastfeeding: A cultural approach can make all the difference
In 1977, Buffy Sainte-Marie, a Plains Cree woman from the Piapot reserve, appeared on Sesame Street explaining breastfeeding to Big Bird as she breastfed her son, Dakota "Cody" Starblanket Wolfchild. ...
Foodie Friday: Fish preservation is good for the soul
Fish and coastal First Nations peoples Salmon and halibut are important staples in the diet of many people in BC and continues to be a food of significance to coastal First Nations peoples. Sa...
Foodie Friday: Flexible recipes make cooking easier
Many things can get in the way of getting home-cooked food on the table If I asked you the following questions, what would your answers be? Do you value being able to cook meals for you and y...
Feeding our babies: At what age can we start offering solid foods?
The question As a mom, I know it can be hard to get straight answers to parenting questions. Websites and discussion boards offer so many conflicting opinions (right?). Even professional recommenda...
Foodie Friday: Brighten up your plate with local fruits and veggies!
Enjoying BC-grown produce I’m always amazed at the selection of local fruits and vegetables in our grocery stores, farmers’ markets, and gardens throughout the summer months! Enjoying BC-gro...
