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STRESS DURING MEALS WILL CAUSE PICKY EATING

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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 …

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EMERGENCY ELF ON THE SHELF IDEAS

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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 …

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GIFTS THAT PAY IT FORWARD

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The holiday season is a time of giving. Are you like us and looking to bring deeper meaning to your gift giving this year? We have found some amazing companies …

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SENSORY FRIENDLY GIFT IDEAS

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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 …

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DON’T MAKE KIDS EAT VEGETABLES FIRST

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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 …

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ALLERGEN-FREE HALLOWEEN TREATS

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Kids love Halloween!  Food allergies shouldn’t get in the way of any child enjoying the excitement of trick or treating with family & friends. We are big supporters of the …

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HOW TO HELP A CHILD NOT EATING PACKED LUNCH

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You made it through all the back-to-school craziness. You bought new clothes, school supplies, even figured out the family schedule for pick-up and drop-off. You likely browsed Pinterest, Instagram and …

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EXPLORE NATURE WITH SAPLINGS OUTDOOR PROGRAM

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In a world full of technology, rush & stress, our kids desperately need time to unwind, discover, create and imagine. We try so hard to guide them and use their …