by teresa | Feb 26, 2026 | Articles, Feeding Baby, Mealtime, Mindful Eating for Children, Uncategorized
There’s no way to make this sound cool. It’s a very simple strategy. It’s just a small bowl or plate that sits next to your child’s main plate. When feeding children, I will sometimes put a small bowl or plate next to their plate. Anything they...
by teresa@sweetveg | May 5, 2014 | Articles, Mealtime, Mindful Eating for Children
A big component of creating health throughout our lives is our ability to align with nature. Children are the same way. Showing them the cycles of nature and how to connect are very important ways we can teach children how to guide their own health. One of the ways I...
by teresa@sweetveg | Dec 30, 2013 | Articles, Children and Vegetables, Mealtime, Mindful Eating for Children
A lot of people ask me what I give children for snacks. My answer may take a bit of re-conceptualizing about what a snack really is. I actually don’t even like using the word snack. In my mind, every time a child eats, it should be thought of as a meal. It may...
by teresa@sweetveg | Aug 8, 2012 | Articles, Mindful Eating for Children
Sit Down to Eat. I remember my mother reminding us to sit down to eat. Most of our meals were at the kitchen table. I think she was mainly worried about choking, but there are more reasons to sit down to eat. When our body is actively moving around, standing and...
by teresa@sweetveg | Aug 3, 2012 | Articles, Mindful Eating for Children
“Adopt the pace of nature: her secret is patience.” -Ralph Waldo Emerson Eat Local and In Season. It’s natural to become more mindful the more we connect with nature. By eating local foods that are in season, our bodies adapt to our climates and we connect more...
by teresa@sweetveg | Jul 28, 2012 | Articles, Mindful Eating for Children
Set meal and snack times. Regular meal and snack times can help promote even blood sugar levels and consistent energy. It’s hard to be mindful when blood sugar levels in the body are going up and down. Our bodies thrive on rhythm and predictability. Some...
