by | Jun 21, 2014 | Learning, Mealtimes |
Yes, vegetables do play on my mind! Here are a few things about veges and kids that I always keep in mind… children need to eat a rainbow of vegetables for essential nutrients for growth and development. Full stop! exposure to a wide variety of vegetables is...
by Heidi | Jun 14, 2014 | Behaviour management, Mealtimes |
We take HUNGER seriously in our household. Do you know the signs of hunger your child exhibits? I know for us, there might be: – crying at the drop of a hat – inability to go and play properly – asking for a hug – erratic/silly behaviour...
by | May 26, 2014 | Mealtimes |
Stuff a couple of peas in fried rice as the daily greens! Here is how I pack broccoli and kale into my boys’ dinner. Basically the principle being – when you’re introducing a new food, you might as well dress it up well. Not so they don’t...
by | May 11, 2014 | Mealtimes, Social skills |
[Improving social skills] In order to help my boys learn how to share, particularly when it comes to table manners, I sometimes provide a share plate. The aim is to only take one piece at a time and to still take the time to enjoy and be thankful for our food. To...
by | Apr 30, 2014 | Going natural, Mealtimes |
Who says gluten free and even grain free is boring? This is our latest healthy, easy and more-ish snack! The coconut, being a ‘good fat’ helps to fill little bellies but be sure to look for organic at your healthfood store to avoid nasty preservatives. I...
by | Apr 25, 2014 | Mealtimes |
Yes that’s right. The lengths I will go to, to encourage my children to be adventurous and healthy eaters! It all started when I made chicken stock from scratch. So I decided to make a creamy chicken soup with it… The problem is, Master 2 is still...
