Guest post! Learn more about Kate at the bottom of the post! — When I worked as an early-years teacher in London, England, there was a 3-year-old boy that started in my class one September, who had a constant urge to throw things during any type of play. His hat would end up on the shed roof and his toys (and body) would frequently fly through the air. Often, his behaviour would perplex his parents and other staff. After calling for a caretaker with a ladder in hand or using a broom to fetch his hat down from the roof, he would be told repeatedly not to throw. But, inevitably, he would still d ..read more

For those who do pilates, there are . While it is important to consult with a physician about exercise during pregnancy there are some Do’s and Don’ts to help minimize issues, pain or undesirable tension. As you continue to exercise into your 2nd and 3rd trimester, here are a couple do’s and don’ts to consider when doing your favourite Pilates Exercises. DO Emphasize core strengthening. Deep abdominal and Pelvic Floor muscles are essential for stabilizing and supporting your pelvis and lower back. For as long as you can observe both deep abdominals and pelvic floor, it is advantageous to ..read more

If you or your family do not eat dairy and are craving a delicious dairy-free creamy pasta, we have just the recipe for you! Not only will you expand your culinary skills but you will also reap many health benefits. This dairy-free creamy pasta uses pumpkin puree and cashews for a meal packed with goodness. This recipe is great on its own or as a base to begin incorporating new vegetables or flavours to picky eats. It’s great with roasted broccoli, green peas, caramelized onions or mushrooms, and chopped leafy greens. So, whether you eat as-is or with added veggies, this creamy pasta is 100% d ..read more

We’ve all been told that we should eat our vegetables, especially green ones. In fact, it may be something that we’re telling our kids on a daily basis. “Spinach is good for you! It will make you big and strong!” you might hear yourself saying. But really, what is it about greens that make them so great? Take a look at 8 awesome vitamins & minerals from leafy greens with a reputation of being nutrition powerhouses! Not only do they contain lots of fibre, but they are also packed with vitamins and minerals that keep our bodies functioning optimally. They’re also versatile and can be prepare ..read more

We know there isn’t always time to make a breakfast that the whole family will like. These healthy waffles are an easy make-ahead recipe that can be frozen and quickly toasted when needed – YUM! These little waffles are loaded with healthy fats and fibre from the seeds. Have 7.5 grams* of protein each! And are sweetened with apples (no refined sugars here!). Most importantly, they have vegetables in them and in our books getting vegetables at breakfast is a parenting win.  Super Seed Toaster Waffles Makes 16 waffles (based on ⅓ heaping cup of batter per waffle) Ingredients 2 cup all-purpose fl ..read more

Picky eaters can cause even the most patient parent to become impatient. To help, we’ve compiled 4 great tips on how to introduce new foods to picky eaters in a gentle and respectful way. A theme that runs through all of these tips is to keep pressure away from eating times. Respectfully and repeatedly offering new or different foods to your children will create small positive changes in the right direction. Remove the Pressure for picky eaters No one likes to be pressured into something, especially a three-nanger. Pressuring children into eating certain foods or finishing their food usually h ..read more

Over the past few years, “pelvic floor” has become a common part of pre and postnatal discussions. And thank goodness it has! Our pelvic floor is hugely important and significantly impacted by pregnancy, birth, and the postpartum period. To put it simply – it deserves attention and support. Below are some helpful pelvic floor exercises and ways to support its health. While most of us may have heard the term, many may not know the ins and outs of how our pelvic floor functions. So what is our pelvic floor? And how can we support it? The pelvic floor is a number of muscles that create a “hammock ..read more

When it comes to your child’s nutrition, the options can be overwhelming. It’s not always easy to decipher fact from fiction or to sort through the well-meaning, but often contradictory, advice. So the big question — should you feed your baby organic baby food? Answer: opt for organic baby food whenever you can. So, why go organic? We’re glad you asked! Here are 7 reasons to pick organic over conventionally grown. Eating Green Growing and processing food can be taxing on our environment, to say the least. Organic farming causes less pollution and produces less carbon dioxide than non-organic f ..read more