Is it true that babies shouldn't be fed grains before age 1 or 2? "Why Babies Shouldn't Eat Grains" and "Ditch the Infant Cereals" are common refrains floating around the internet.

Reasons for...

Baby-led weaning is a popular method of introducing solids to your baby. A common question I get is "what are the best starter foods for baby-led weaning?"

I'll answer that for you below...

What is a good serving size for my child? I often get questions about what a plate should look like, in terms of portion sizes for kids.

But the answer is not as simple as it seems!

I'm not going...

Are you worried because your child doesn't eat meat? Can they get enough protein and nutrients without meat?

Kids tend not to like meat because it's not all that tasty really (this might just...

Since 2002, the World Health Organization and Health Canada have recommended that babies start solids around 6 months. It used to be between 4 to 6 months, and it’s taken a while for the...

My kids can’t WAIT for Halloween. How much fun is it to dress up and go door-to-door for a free candy-overload!?

I too remember the excitement of going from house to house, hoping for as...

 "How can I stop my baby from throwing his food on the floor?!" This is one of the most common questions I get in my online Facebook Baby-led Weaning group.

Throwing food is a stage most...

With my kids getting older now (12, 9 & 5 years) - life is getting busier.

But in a different way than constantly being sleep-deprived and chasing around a crazy toddler!

Instead it's non-stop...

Does your child have a dwindling list of foods that they will eat? 

If this is the case, you're probably worried that he is not getting a varied enough diet.

So you become a short-order...

My most health-conscious clients and friends often use agave nectar instead of sugar. But is agave nectar really healthier than white sugar?

Agave nectar is one of those foods that has a...