Feb 1, 2020 | Baby, Breastfeeding, Eating, Feeding, Infant feeding, Infant nutrition
Some say yes: Breastfeeding any time and at any age is nature’s way and therefore best. Others say no: When a child is between one and two years of age, we feed them on schedule, not on demand, and that includes breastfeeding. This is a developmental issue Ellyn...
Jun 14, 2019 | Adult, Eating, Eating Competence, Weight
An all too typical first meeting with a new client struggling with eating, weight and with their relationship with food goes something like this, “I have issues and I’m so hoping you can help me. I’ve been trying to lose weight on and off for as long as I can...
Apr 24, 2019 | Eating, Joy
Canada, you’re the latest to acknowledge that pleasure in eating is not only okay, but important! You have left US behind. Our neighbors to the north have re-written their dietary guidelines to recognize the importance of joy in eating. That’s something...
Apr 14, 2019 | Eating, Family meals, Food insecsurity
How frequently do you worry about having money for food? Do you go hungry in order to provide for your children? Your concern for them is impressive. However, children know you are doing it, and they feel bad about it. Why not consider some surprising strategies that...
Mar 9, 2018 | Eating, Family meals
This is a common dilemma: What to do when kids finish eating their meal, but others in the family are still eating? Firstly, it’s important to note that it can be pretty boring for a young child to stay seated at the table once they have finished eating. Here is...
