Hit counter

I just asked Taylor if she knew how to add a hit counter to my blog because if I knew others were actually reading my blog, it would encourage me to write more often. She said that she had an idea as to how to do it and promptly left the room. About 2 minutes later, she called me into the office and said, "What do you think of this?" Hadn't she found an apple counter? Unbelievable! The grasp children of today have on technology continually amazes me.

Are any of you interested in reading excerpts from my book? That will be the subject of my next blog. Until then, remember to take time out each day, in these weeks leading up to Christmas, to do something you enjoy, and only you. It's the season for giving but don't forget to give to yourself. Because if you give to yourself, you will have far more to give to others.

November Update

Ya, you're right. I'm only writing once a month. I'll change that once my book comes out. My days right now are filled with final edits to my book because the week after next, my book is off to the publisher! So exciting.....my book is scheduled to be published in January 2010.

This month I also spent a lot of time helping others overcome H1N1. I learned so much and feel confident that I can help others overcome this horrible flu. This is why I'm offering two seminars explaining how to prevent and overcome H1N1. Contact me if you're interested!

I had to write before October ended!

Hello! It has been a while since I've written. Helping a child with homework in grade 5 is a whole new ball game for me - now I know what the rest of you have been doing all these years! Anyways, it was my goal to write again before the end of October, so here I am..... on the last day of October, as my girls get ready excitedly for trick-or-treating. It used to be that I had to go visit the neighbours prior to Halloween night to bring them treats for Taylor that she could safely eat. Even though that was years ago, I still feel relief each Halloween that we are able to go out with her like any other family. Now the concern is my girls eating treats and lowering their immunity, making them more at risk for H1N1! Last year, my girls enjoyed a visit from the Candy Fairy who took away their candy after they had eaten their favourites and replaced the candy with a gift of their choice. That backfired. Paige told friends at school about the Candy Fairy and they told her that there was no such thing. She then asked me if the Tooth Fairy was made up too. When asked any question directly, I cannot lie. I told her there was no Tooth Fairy. Next she said "Next you're going to tell me that there is no Santa." I thought I was in the clear with that one as she hadn't asked me directly. But no....Taylor was in the room and had been keeping that secret for 3 years so she told Paige there was no Santa. If you liked the Candy Fairy idea, before I told my whole story, make sure you tell you tell your children that the fairy does not visit all homes!

Is your child reacting adversely to food?

The majority of children today are reacting adversely to food. Over 200 symptoms, conditions and disease can be triggered or worsened by food. Examples of symptoms that can be caused by food are fatigue (the #1 reaction), rashes including diaper rashes, colic, spitting up, reflux, diarrhea, constipation, frequent colds or infections, poor sleeping, fussiness, behavioural challenges, and many more. Unfortunately, the majority of people view these symptoms as normal because they are so commonly seen but they are not! If these symptoms are not addressed, more symptoms appear and eventually the symptoms become conditions and conditions turn into disease. I am not here to scare you. I am here to tell you that it is up to us as parents to start recognizing symptoms and discover the root cause (it's easier than you think!) because the body will keep communicating with us whether we like it or not! I'd like to hear from you as to the symptom/s your child is experiencing......

My first post

Hello everyone! My ten-year old daughter, Taylor, saved her money for 3 years so that she could buy herself a used laptop. After doing her own research as to how to create a blog, now.... here I am. I couldn't be any prouder. Thank you Taylor!

It is my intention to use this blog to help parents and caregivers understand children's nutrition better and, of course, help put an end to this epidemic of children reacting adversely to food.