In a dinner rut? Try a ‘Build You Own Dinner’ night! Creating dinner can be a fun way to bring the family together and alleviate arguments and complaining about what …
WHAT’S THE RIGHT AGE TO START SOLID FOODS?
Parents often ask what is the right age to start introducing their baby to solid foods. They’ve heard 6 months before. Now they’re hearing 4 months from other health professionals. …
STRESS DURING MEALS WILL CAUSE PICKY EATING
There’s a common reason behind several of the techniques that I teach to prevent (and turn-around) picky eating with kids. It’s stress. If your child experiences stress during meals they will …
EMERGENCY ELF ON THE SHELF IDEAS
Looking some Elf On The Shelf ideas & inspiration? It’s that time of year where we dust off the Christmas decorations, we start to think about when the tree can …
METRO VANCOUVER INDOOR PLAY PLACES BY CITY 2024
When the weather is awful and the kids are bouncing off the walls, thank goodness for indoor play places. We’ve compiled a comprehensive list of play places in Metro Vancouver …
SENSORY FRIENDLY GIFT IDEAS
Looking for sensory-friendly gift ideas for someone special? We have pulled together our favourite ideas based on different sensory needs. We know that kids who would benefit from sensory-friendly gifts …
DON’T MAKE KIDS EAT VEGETABLES FIRST
Usually I write my blogs with tips and advice for parents. But I know that there are a lot of Early Childhood Educators, daycare providers, nannies, and other important caregivers …
SHEET PAN CHICKEN DINNER
We love that this sheet pan chicken dinner recipe adapts to whatever your family likes and also offers a great way to clear out the veggie crisper! Waste not, want …
SLOW DOWN – MEDITATING WITH KIDS
Meditating With Kids – 5 Ways To Help Them Learn To Manage Anxiety Meditating with kids can be a great tool for practising emotional self-regulation and facing rising anxiety. Little …