As a busy mom, grocery shopping is another task on my never-ending ‘to-do’ list. Trying to fit it in between work, appointments, shuttling my kids to evening/weekends activities and trying to get to a store when the store itself is…
Read MoreFor the last little while, my kids would only eat certain foods and nothing else. Sound familiar? Although it might be a phase, I started to worry about the nutrients they were getting. At a recent checkup, my doctor advised…
Read MoreWhen my kids wake up in the morning the first thing they ask is: “Is it school today?” Quickly followed by: “Can I have my vitamins?” Ah yes, there is a certain satisfaction—dare I say a Mom Victory—when my kids…
Read MoreAs a mother (especially a new one), it’s not uncommon to feel tired a lot of the time. You might write it off as a byproduct of the many sleepless nights that no doubt you experience. Maybe you’re still getting…
Read MoreWhat Are Probiotics? Probiotics are good bacteria that can be found in food or supplements. Among others, these good bacteria can help with things like: Infectious diarrhea (caused by viruses, bacteria, or parasites) Regurgitation Constipation, and Colic Within your body,…
Read MoreWritten By: Sarah Remmer, BSc. RD Registered Dietitian A topic that frequently comes up in my counselling practice is protein. How much does my baby or child need, how do I make sure they’re getting enough, and how can they…
Read MoreJoin us in August and November for our MomChat parties! Let’s Chat Back To School and the Holidays Each MomChat week will run for 5 days. The first day will be a Facebook party and the last day will be…
Read MoreI am often asked this question and have wondered it myself considering the fact that I have a two-and-a-half-year-old boy who, for the most part, is a stellar eater but tends to be sporadic with his food intake as most…
Read MoreWe asked mom dietitian Andrea Holwegner, CEO of Health Stand Nutrition Consulting and lead nutritionist to BrightPath early childhood education her thoughts on the sticky subject of sugar. Here is what she had to say: 1.What is sugar and what…
Read MoreThe push to go green encompasses much more than teaching children to preserve energy and respect the environment. Many households, adults and children alike have chosen to eat green as well, adopting a vegetarian lifestyle. One of the primary concerns…
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