Multi-sensory learning is vital for the picky eater.

Dr. John Medina says in his book, “Brain Rules,” that multi-sensory learning is powerful. He states, “Extra information given at the moment of learning makes learning better.”
This is especially important information for parents of picky eaters, who inadvertently reinforce the wrong concepts.
Repetition is basic for memory. Have you ever had to memorize a  poem, […]

Do you enjoy reading? I do, but I’m not a fan of the romance novel. In fact, I don’t read fiction at all. Although, I do love to read and I just finished reading, “Brain Rules: 12 Principles for Surviving and Thriving at Work, Home, and School” by John Medina. Medina is a developmental molecular […]

I thought waiting for a baby was difficult when I was the one pregnant. The last 4 weeks seemed as long as the first eight months!
But, I think it’s even harder when you’re waiting for a grandbaby.
We now have 7.
Some came to us by way of adoption, some biological.
All are loved.
Each grandbaby is special. The circumstance which each […]

Make some simple changes in your kitchen to save time.
In the 1950’s, researchers developed the concept of the kitchen work triangle: the sink, stove, and refrigerator. If you think about it, before 1950, all kitchens had was a sink, stove, ice box, and a table. The work triangle concept kept steps to a minimum in […]

Farmers’ Markets Engage Picky Eaters 
Farmers’ markets are not only fun for the entire family, but they can be a wonderful source for multi-sensory learning. One of the most effective methods for developing healthy eating habits in your kids, especially picky eaters, is to involve them in the entire food process, beginning with your purchase of the […]

Morgan Spurlock, producer, director, and guinea pig of Super-Size Me, shocked America by documenting his month-long fast-food binge. I had no desire to watch his movie…until recently. I thought the premise was preposterous, after all, who wouldn’t expect to gain weight after eating exclusively at McDonalds?
I couldn’t have been more wrong. Supersize-Me, actually shed light […]

Finally, an article about daily nutrients that makes perfect “Nonna-sense”!
In a recent academic review, a University of Minnesota professor in the School of Public Health has concluded that food, as opposed to specific nutrients, may be key to having a healthy diet.
Do you think it could be that simple? Food gurus all have different points […]

Summer time to be outdoors
Fresh air and exercise are good for overall health. Hiking, camping, and even picnicking involve preparing and storing at least one meal. Especially in the heat, food needs to be handled correctly, or you could come home with a food poisoning. Keep foods cold or hot Food safety principles are the same whether you’re […]

I wouldn’t have believed it if you told me a few years ago, that I’d be making casseroles for my dogs. I thought I was feeding them the most nutritious of dog foods. In fact, it was a brand sold in whole foods stores.
I mused about it in my book, Baby Bites, “There’s something out […]

It’s really no surprise that kids eat too much sugar. We already know that. But it’s good to have it backed up with facts. According to an online article from the Journal of Pediatrics, the health of preschoolers is seriously compromised: by the amount of sugar in their diets!
They found that preschoolers are eating 14 to […]