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 …
GIFTS THAT PAY IT FORWARD
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 …
HOLIDAY GIFT GUIDE 2019
Need holiday gift ideas? It’s hard to believe that the Holiday season is almost here! Whether you have babies, kids, or tweens, we have holiday gift giving suggestions for everyone …
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 …
ALLERGEN-FREE HALLOWEEN TREATS
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 …
HOW TO HELP A CHILD NOT EATING PACKED LUNCH
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 …
EXPLORE NATURE WITH SAPLINGS OUTDOOR PROGRAM
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 …