Eat Drink and Be Family

06/02/2023

One small example of putting the "family" back into family mealtimes!

Be Truly Present

26/10/2022

The brain’s somatosensory cortex may help enrich our emotional experiences and improve our mental health. Mindfulness and dance movement therapy may be effective ways to activate it.

20/08/2022

Any memorable cardboard creations out there? Post a pic!

A BOX CAN CREATE SO MANY OPPORTUNITIES FOR LEARNING AND DEVELOPMENT

Ways an ordinary box can be used for imaginative play, creative thinking, problem solving, gross motor skills and just plain fun!

08/07/2022

https://www.theonion.com/mom-spends-beach-vacation-assuming-all-household-duties-1819575406

NAGS HEAD, NC—Continuously doing laundry, cooking, or vacuuming in her family’s rented beach cottage this week, area mom Catherine Yardley has spent a much-needed vacation performing all her usual household chores while in closer proximity to the ocean, sources confirmed. “Isn’t it nice to j...

17/06/2022

To paraphrase Melanie Potock (mymunchbug.com): You don't throw a kid who is anxious about water in to the deep end and expect them to swim, and you don't take a kids who is anxious about food and just expect them to eat.

No kid will starve!” 😖 “He’ll eat it if he’s hungry enough.” 😖 “Just keep serving it, he’ll eat it eventually.” 😖

😞There are many reasons that kids have trouble eating, and sure, hunger is the secret sauce for many kids. We want kids to develop just enough hunger to help drive their desire to try new foods, much like we want to develop an interest in water before they ever take swimming lessons. But do we ever just throw a kid in the deep end and assume he will “swim if he’s struggling enough”????

👉🏼It’s not worth the risk. Talk to a professional about your child’s picky eating habits. Learn how to
gradually develop a love for new foods. ✨Learn more at www.melaniepotock.com✨

04/04/2021

Consent is like being ruler of your own country...population: YOU.This is a smart, playful guide to consent and bodily autonomy.There is an upcoming book, ba...

04/04/2021

This looks promising...has anyone tried these? What was your experience?

03/03/2021

Isn't this telling?

When researchers offered kids broccoli or a chocolate bar, which do you think they picked? Four out of five picked the chocolate (though how proud are the parents of the one in five kids that chose the broccoli?!). But what if we put an Elmo sticker on the broccoli? When an Elmo sticker was placed o...

03/03/2021

https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/special/children/growing-indoor-greens-with-kids.htm

Growing greens together leads to eating greens together.
No green thumb required.
No garden plot required.
You can start today!

Got a picky eater? Try indoor salad gardening with your children. It’s also a fun and educational family activity. Click here to learn more.

03/03/2021

https://www.lettucegrow.com/resources/planting-for-kids

Growing plants together leads to eating plants together...if you have garden space, invite your child in on the planning..."What should we grow this year?..." I will be planting PURPLE string beans with my clients!

We're on a mission to help everyone grow 20% of their own food.