Your Guide to Surviving Holiday Treats with Kids
With the kids jingle belling And everyone telling you be of good cheer It's the most wonderful stressful time of the year. Isn't that such a bummer? I used to love everything about Christmas. Yet, since becoming a parent they seem to have become more of a...
5 Common Nutrient Deficiencies in Children
Is my little guy getting enough iron? My daughter doesn't like milk or cheese. Should I be worried about calcium? I forget to give my child their Vitamin D half the time! Is that a problem? One of the biggest reasons parents reach out to me is because they are...
3 energy-boosting smoothies you need to try!
It's Wednesday morning and I woke up 5 minutes late... One child got up on the wrong side of the bed My other is moving like molasses... Once I get the kids fed and out the door, I have 'time' to slow down and make a balanced breakfast for myself (ha!)... I start to...
3 reasons why you are tired (with SIMPLE solutions)
Ever wish mornings would be as magical and cheerful as you see in commercials? You wake up feeling well rested...and the remainder of the day you're smiling, skipping down the street, while the birds are chirping and you're oozing with energy. {sigh} That would be a...
15 Healthy One Pot Meals (perfect for busy families)
Oh goodness. The nesting phase is kicking in early (or at least something like it). With Baby Binns #3 making an appearance in 3 months I'm wondering how we're going to survive mealtimes. I already have two little ones vying for my attention while prepping dinner,...
6 Dairy-Free Milk Alternatives: which one is best?
I'm sorry but dairy is damn delicious. Every time I am pregnant (currently 7 months pregnant with Baby Binns #3), I crave dairy like it's nobody's business. For someone who NEVER drinks cow's milk, RARELY eats dairy-based yogurts (just sheep and kefir), and...
6 critical phases that will make mealtimes with ‘picky eaters’ better
My girls and I were just having lunch. Yet while watching Sienna (my eldest daughter) eat without a fuss, I had a flashback to those days when meals were...miserable. Before I implemented these 6 phases to fix her picky eating, Sienna would spit out food, resist...
Is coconut oil good or bad?
I had a relaxing evening planned last night. Just myself, daddy, and an episode of House of Cards while snacking on these treats packed with good ol' coconut oil (or is it as healthy as we thought?). I just had a bit of work to do, launching our 6-Day Picky Healthy...
40 Healthy Crunchy Foods for Kids
I was just working on a family's protocol offering up recommendations for healthier "crunchy" foods, and thought "I need to share this!" So here I am with my list of 40 healthy crunchy foods for kids! Most kids do very well with crunchy foods, especially picky eaters....
Green Eggs No Ham (a healthy breakfast for picky eaters)
Breakfasts can make or break our days, right parents? Blood sugar is low and the kids likely need some nourishment after a 12 hour fast. We would love to offer a healthy breakfast for our picky eaters. However, if we make something that doesn't appeal to them, all...
Offer each food a million different ways
"My daughter doesn't eat apples." That's what I would have said after multiple attempts of giving her sliced apples. I could have (and would have) given up on those darn apples...if I hadn't worked with families and limited eaters, nor studied children's eating for...
Coconut Yogurt Bark (dairy-free)
I'm completing the cheatsheets for the Energy Reboot starting on Monday, including my list of delicious and simple low-sugar treats. Well, truth be told...I've been drooling the whole time! This Coconut Yogurt Bark was a last minute addition after experimenting with...
The Better Birthday Cupcake (gluten-free, dairy-free, low-sugar)
My two girls have birthdays within a month of each other. The two-in-one birthday parties are convenient but they also give me anxiety!! (sort of kidding). Especially with 3 weeks of consecutive parties. #birthdaypartiesthatneverend Because with kids'...
Why being a “bad mom” can be good
I'm not a bad mom. Although, sometimes I feel like one based on how I parent. Maybe it’s because I saw the darker side of motherhood after Sienna was born – and I was a mess. I witnessed my first child go through heart surgery (twice), struggle with nursing to eating...
What’s your PMS type?
PMS symptoms come in all shapes and sizes. They also come in different categories – find out what PMS type you are and what to do about it with simple solutions.
3 reasons nutritional yeast is awesome for families
Nutritional what?! I first heard about nutritional yeast a few years ago from one of my vegan friends. She was talking about the cheesiest, most delicious mac and cheese that she had just eaten. I was totally confused: cheesy vegan mac and cheese? Neither the word...
Why parents should ‘fix’ picky eating early
Why parents should ‘fix’ picky eating early
6 Healthy Breakfasts for Picky Eaters
Full disclosure. Mornings are usually a little messy over here as everyone rolls themselves out of beds and cribs (often feeling hangry). We've all been fasting through the night and are more than ready to refuel our bodies and refill our bellies. Patience is a...
5 reasons why kids are picky eaters (and what to do about it)
Dear god, why won't she just eat? That's the question I asked myself daily a few years ago. Actually, who's kidding who. I asked it every stinking time I put food in front of my little one. She was underweight (major source of stress for me) and had zero interest...
How to cut out sugar for good (5 things you need to do)
New Years is a motivating time to make some changes to our life - and health. So I ran a poll with the moms who follow me and asked what they wanted to change in 2017. Virtually every response fell into two categories: I want to be better at meal planning. I want...
