Last week I shared five tips to encourage your kids to eat more veggies. While it’s most important to know what you can do in this regard, it is also important to be aware of some of the common pitfalls that can thwart your efforts. Believe me, I catch myself making a...
This is what every parent wants to know, right? We know vegetables are nutritious and we want what’s best for our kids, so we want them to eat their veggies. Yet, they often refuse. This can be enough to drive a parent crazy! So, I’m going to share secret #1: let it...
When I first decided I wanted backyard chickens, it was because I wanted those wonderful, rich, super-fresh eggs. I was also thinking of ways I could make my ecological footprint smaller—eggs collected from my backyard have zero food miles. As a former long-time...
Getting sick is the worst. Also having sick kids is the worst. The worst of the worst is being sick while your kids are sick. Instead of hunkering down to take care of yourself, you still have to rally and give them what they need plus a little extra. And forget about...
Have you ever had someone tell you as you’re eating something, that you shouldn’t be eating it? Or as you help yourself to more, say “Jeez, you’re having more?” How did you feel? Angry? Annoyed? Embarrassed? Shameful? It often feels like an intrusion when others...
Rather than make a resolution for the new year, I’ve noticed some people choose a word to inspire their lives in the year to come. For me, that word is balance. Achieving balance in life is a challenge for anyone, but for parents it’s multiplied. Now I’m trying to...
Hi! I’m Laura, dietitian and mom to two sweet, rowdy kids. I love food and nutrition! My passion is helping families celebrate balance, health and happiness in the kitchen, at the table and in life.
