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
Hi all, this month is Mental Health Awareness month, so we wanted to join in on the effort to bring to light what it really feels like to live with a mental illness. As parents, we need to not only make sure that we are taking care of our emotional and mental health needs, but… Continue reading Mental Health Awareness
Little known fact about me, I used to teach a toddler music class. The program I was certified in is called Musikgarten. It’s a really neat program if you are interested, here is their website and anyone can be certified (you just have to take the class and do some singing ;). I’ve always loved music,… Continue reading Music and Movement
Word on the street is that breakfast is the most important meal of the day and, while all meals are important, I think this is probably true. Breakfast can set the tone for the day. It can either fuel your little sprouts before they head off to school or daycare or to dig in the… Continue reading Healthy (er) Muffins
