Mix-it-Up MONDAY: Kids and their Meal Takes
Some times you’ve got to mix it up to make it fun, like a swirly fruit & yogurt blend or a choco-banana smoothie (with spinach and hemp protein, too). And sometimes you’ve got to keep it simple and separate the food items to satisfy their tastes. (And let them mix it up themselves.) But whatever … Read more
Talk-It-UP TUESDAY: Nutrition in the Childcare Setting
I recently received my JADA (Journal of the American Dietetic Association). The issue’s emphasis was on Nutrition in the Child-Care Setting – with quite a few articles/studies. As a mom this definitely strikes a point of concern. Especially since outside influences can affect our child’s eating behavior, and childhood obesity is certainly prevalent. Early influences, I … Read more
Kids Meal: What’s that?
Ailish & Julia O’Connor, age 2photo credit: www.viviz.net My girls have never gotten any special treatment when it comes to food. I don’t offer fish sticks, grilled cheese sandwiches with crusts removed, nor do they get spaghettios (all of which, BTW, were my fav’s as a child). Being a mom of twins and a Registered … Read more
Pic of the Week: Healthy Introductions for Growing Minds
We were included in Tara’s blog: http://silverlakefarms.blogspot.com/2010/03/laurens-babies-love-greens.html
Mom with a Mission
As a stay-at-home mom/nutritional counselor, I find myself challenged daily to live up to all that I want for myself, my home, my work, my husband and most of all, my kids. Over the past 20 months, I’ve evolved from a frenzied new parent into a capable manager with efficient techniques and daily practices that … Read more
How Your Baby Can Teach You to Be a Healthier Individual
Part 2: engaging in activity Morning arrives and my twins are full of curiosity and delight. They are ready to begin their journey: standing up by the railing of the crib, eyes with a wide-open gaze and a simple smile that exudes delight upon my joining them. (Of course, they always request milk on demand … Read more
Healthy Introductions for their Growing Minds
BODY AND SOUL: Bites of Information, News, Tips & Ideas for Healthier Living Between ages of 1 – 3 , toddlers are in self-exploratory mode. They feel, touch, taste and manipulate practically everything they come in contact with. Their senses are in full-drive and their minds are growing and retaining many vital elements of the world … Read more
How your Baby Can Help you Become a Healthier Eater
Part 1: The Act of Eating by D. Lauren O’Connor, MS, RD Have you ever watched your baby eat? Sure it’s messy and uncivilized! But have you ever really watched him/her eat? Whether or not you have a child, I’m sure most of us have seen the wonder or discernment, the ‘scientific’ manipula tion of the food from … Read more
