Since the day Joel was born sleep has always been difficult. It all started out normal enough. As a baby he was a classic “cluster feeder” and… Read more “99 Sleep Problems”
Category: Parenting
Elimination diet for the mind
Have you ever tried a sugar detox? After about two weeks with no sugar you first time you eat something sweet its as if your tastebuds have… Read more “Elimination diet for the mind”
The Magic of Self-Regulation
If you’re a parent of a young child and you haven’t experienced an epic tantrum at the dinner table consider yourself lucky! Mealtimes can be an emotional minefield.… Read more “The Magic of Self-Regulation”
Remove stress from family meals
The first step to removing stress from mealtime is to understand why you are having challenges in the first place. Face your food demons! What are your… Read more “Remove stress from family meals”
Snacking problems
The top reason kids play up at meal times is that they aren’t all-that hungry. Snacking is an epidemic. Visit almost any playground and you are bound… Read more “Snacking problems”
Baby Led Weaning 101
Family meals CAN & SHOULD start from the very beginning, even with young babies who are just starting out on food. The way to do this is… Read more “Baby Led Weaning 101”
Food as medicine
When i was a kid I ate ALL the junk. Pop tarts, chips and soda. I was a bit of a runt so nobody worried about my… Read more “Food as medicine”
Who is boss?
Why firm boundaries rule “Toddler explore by demonstrating resistance” Janet Lansbury In our desperation to get kids to eat we can sometimes give them too much control… Read more “Who is boss?”