What are you afraid of? Maybe it’s arachnophobia (the fear of spiders) or a fierce case of acrophobia (a fear of heights). There’s another common phobia that we don’t hear much about, but we may all suffer from to a certain degree… food neophobia! (or the fear of eating new or unfamiliar foods). Yes, there […]
In the beginning… as a parent, when your baby first starts to eat “real” food and is excited to explore all the new textures and flavors, you may find yourself thinking, “Wow, I am really rocking this parenting thing – this isn’t so hard, my child will eat almost anything!” Then, the toddler phase hits […]
Have you made a New Year’s resolution? Many of us have…and the good news is most of us are probably still on track since we are just a couple of days into the new year! The age-old question is… how long will we be able to stay committed to our resolutions…and why are some […]
Has summer boredom kicked in for your kids yet? If you have kids – or grandkids – at home this summer, or know someone who does, you know the challenge of keeping them busy and keeping their minds productive! After they do their household chores and clean up their rooms – and, of course, lots […]
How can we help our kids not just survive, but thrive? A couple of weeks ago, a study was published in the Journal of the American Medical Association (JAMA) showing that 67% of calories consumed by U.S. youths are coming from ultra-processed foods. Yes, that is over two-thirds! Remember, ultra-processed foods include […]