This week’s episode we are exploring all the covert factors that may arise when feeding your kids. These factors may not be as obvious when managing food battles at the table. We all know dinner time would be more enjoyable without the constant struggle some families face. Tune in to learn more about the commonly […]

This week ok the Diet Culture Dropout Podcast I am sharing an interview I gave on the Motivation Made Easy Podcast with Dr. Shawn Hondorp. We chatted about the challenges in raising an intuitive eater. Challenges many families face in the world of social media, diet culture and school curriculum. We can not always shield […]

Let the adventures begin! Are you planning a trip with your littles for March break? Today on the blog we will be discussing some top tips and tricks for flying with kids! Let’s dive in! Be Prepared Here is a general list of items to ensure you have everything you need for travel, dependent on […]

NEW PODCAST EPISODE Today we focus an entire episode to teens, tweens and adolescents. I am joined with Bracha Kopstick and we have an in-depth conversation about disordered eating in teenagers. Bracha is a Registered Dietitian located in Toronto Ontario who specializes in adolescent nutrition. Here is what we discuss: Start off by defining disordered […]

Are you celebrating the holiday season this year? I bet you are! These times can be very difficult to navigate when everyone around you is stuck in diet culture. If you want to change your behaviours, thoughts and feelings this season than you need my top 8 tips on how to manage it more successfully […]

Today I speak with Ella Van Bruinessen a Pediatric Physiotherapist from Peterborough on the Diet Culture Dropout Podcast. She shares her expertise managing bowel and bladder dysfunction in kids and sheds light of her role as a Physiotherapist. You can access the direct link to the episode here. Today’s topic: Managing bowel and bladder dysfunction […]

Activities Based on Age Written By Rachel Davidson-Evans, BASc Reviewed by Atheana Brown RD Starting to cook with your children is such a rewarding experience, but where do you start? Today on the blog we will be discussing some age-appropriate cooking tasks to give you some inspiration! There are so many benefits to cooking with […]

Are you ready for Halloween? Or does all the candy and excitement stress you out? If you are in need of a new approach to tackling this fun in a more food neutral way well I have a podcast episode for you! Take a listen to my latest episode number 27 Tips To Manage Halloween […]

Written by Rachel Davidson-Evans, BASc Reviewed by Atheana Brown RD This sweet apple couscous is so quick, so easy, and so delicious. With tart green apples, cinnamon, nutmeg, and more, how could you go wrong? Want to make it gluten-free? Try substituting the couscous for quinoa instead! I can not believe we have reached September. […]

So you caught your child in the closet slamming granola bars? Or you found them out in the garage drinking juice boxes you just bought for the birthday party? Yep, yep I have been there too! Catching your child in the act of sneaking food can be a great learning opportunity for both of you. […]