I’ve been going back and forth on whether or not to write this post. Why? Well, to be honest, it probably won’t have a lot of nutritional content. Even though I’m usually all about the facts and figures, I feel like we’re good enough friends to skip those this week and have a little heart-to-heart… Continue reading Yes, My Child Eats Goldfish {And other real life thoughts}
A fantastic way to continue to end stigma is to share our own personal stories of how we are living with mental illness. It opens up a conversation about ways to manage said illnesses but also humanizes those that are afflicted by them – it’s one thing to say “I’ve heard that people with OCD… Continue reading The Emily Effect
I wanted to write a more personal post today. I’ve mentioned before that I’m a home visitor and I have to tell you, it is an interesting job. I go into about 40 different homes a month and work with children and their parents. I’ve always loved children, but being a home visitor has been… Continue reading Lessons of a Home Visitor
Not that these are really commandments, more of suggestions according to Leisa. I’m definitely no Moses, but I have worked with kids on eating healthier (including my own) so that is kind of a qualification right?! Anywho… Variety: Variety is the spice of life no? Well, when getting your sprout to eat whole grains, variety… Continue reading The 10 {Commandments} of Whole Grains
In an effort to continue the conversation about mental illness, end stigma, and promote seeking help when needed, let me tell you a little story from when I attended elementary school in Mexico. In said elementary school, the boys wore royal blue pants and white polo shirts with the school’s emblem affixed on the shirt… Continue reading A Little Story about Social Anxiety
I went to a conference by Cari Ebert last week. (Check out her website. I love her thoughts on play!) Anyways, we talked a lot about routines and how important they are in a child’s day and especially in a family’s life. It was a little eye opening. She discussed how the majority of families… Continue reading Routines
In case you haven’t noticed, dietitian’s are somewhat strange unique individuals. Or maybe I’m just a unique individual and it has nothing to do with me being a dietitian? Either way, I definitely have my quirks. For example, I love to read food labels (does anyone else do this in the grocery store?). I know… Continue reading The Whole Story of Grains
