When to Seek Help for my Child’s Eating Habits
We all want our children to be healthy and happy, but sometimes navigating our children’s food preferences and the time and energy it takes to … Read more
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The Best Portable High Chairs for Travel in 2022
Weaning our baby onto solid foods and eventually teaching him to feed himself was a fun and exciting time for us as new parents. Using … Read more
The Best Folding High Chair in 2022 (My Experience)
Weaning my little boy onto solids was a very exciting time. Watching him taste new foods and pulling different expressions when he tried something new … Read more
Is Your Child Struggling with OCD? These Healthy Foods May Ease the Symptoms
For children living with mental health conditions like obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), a healthy diet and regular exercise are essential for managing the symptoms. So, what … Read more
Avoiding These Unhealthy Foods May Ease Your Child’s OCD Symptoms
Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) is a type of anxiety disorder that causes obsessions (illogical, irrational, and baseless thoughts) and compulsive (repetitive) behaviors, often disrupting one’s life. … Read more
Struggling with Depression? These Healthy Foods May Help
Did you know that a combination of factors (hormonal imbalances, genetics, chronic illnesses, and high stress levels) can cause you to spiral into the deep … Read more
Negative Body Image: When to Seek Help?
As adults, we all know that we can become consumed with thoughts about how our bodies compare to others. Now, with the constant stream of … Read more
Diet and Supplements for Autism: Examining the Evidence
If you have a child with an autism spectrum disorder, you may have found yourself exploring or including dietary and alternative therapies as part of … Read more
4 Ways to Help Your Picky Eater Try New Foods
If you are the parent of a picky eater, you might find yourself thinking, “Why on earth can’t they just sit down and eat!?” It … Read more
13 Foods To Avoid if You or Your Child Have ADHD
Did you know that doctors have conjectured that certain foods could possibly trigger or worsen attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) symptoms? Although research studies are limited … Read more
7 Foods To Eat If Your Child Has ADHD
At A Glance: The relationship between food and ADHD is not 100% clear yet because studies on this topic are limited. However, I have found … Read more
The Difference Between Anorexia and Bulimia
Eating disorders are actually considered psychiatric or psychological conditions. In addition, they are more prevalent in teenager, than in adults. The Diagnostic and Statistical Manual … Read more
Night-Eating Syndrome or Night-Binging Disorder
Night-eating syndrome (NES), also referred to as night-binging disorder (NBD), is a misunderstood eating disorder that is often linked to the binge-eating disorder (BED) – … Read more
My Experience With Bulimia
Eating disorders affect people differently, but bulimia is one of the most devastating conditions for your relationship with food in the long-term. This disorder has … Read more
Binge Eating Disorder
What is Binge-Eating Disorder? Binge-eating disorder (BED) belongs to a family of eating disorders. It generally develops during childhood and varies in severity, risk-level, and … Read more
Bulimia Nervosa Guide: Symptoms, Warning Signs, Causes, & Treatments
Approximately 30 million people of all ages and genders suffer from an eating disorder in the U.S. ~ National Association of Anorexia Nervosa and Associated Disorders, … Read more
Anorexia Nervosa Guide: Symptoms, Risks, Prevention, and Treatment
“Anorexia is the third most common chronic disease among young people, after asthma and Type 1 diabetes.” ~National Eating Disorder Association Written by: Dr Kim … Read more
The Complete Oil-Free, Low-Sodium Popcorn Guide
Coming in at only 93 calories per 3-cup serving, popcorn has got to be one of the most ‘worth-it’ snacks for dieters and health-conscious snackers. … Read more
5 Ways Pesticides May Harm Your Family
From asthma to diabetes, Alzheimer’s to cancer, there are a wide range of common diseases that currently threaten public health. Although each of these diseases … Read more
Balsamic Roasted Root Vegetables
It’s time to introduce your family to its newest member. These balsamic roasted veggies will take up permanent residence at your dinner table once you … Read more
Everything You Need to Know About Vitamin C
Vitamin C is an essential micronutrient without which, our bodies would not be able to function properly. Unlike some other vitamins, our bodies are not … Read more
Everything You Need to Know About Vitamin A
Vitamin A is an essential micronutrient, and researchers see devastating consequences of vitamin A deficiency, especially in lower income countries, according to the report Global … Read more
Newborn Baby Constipation: What You Need to Know
Your infant’s stool change over time. It is important to know that stools can vary greatly from baby to baby. Your 1-2 Week Old Baby … Read more
Delicious Pumpkin Sweet Potato Soup That’ll Make You Fall for Orange
Pumpkin is a favorite food in the fall and year-round. But be careful—don’t settle for the pumpkin-flavored, pumpkin-spiced, pumpkin-infused commercially available products to get your … Read more
Case Study: How I Helped My Preteen Daughter Slim Down (No Diets)
We all want to do what’s best for our child — after all, we’re their ultimate support system and role model. Our actions during their … Read more
5 Foods That Are Affecting Your Child’s Mood
by: Krista Hillis B.A.Sc Psychology and Neuroscience We often view mental health issues as an ‘adult’ problem, but the unfortunate reality is, children also suffer … Read more