by Michelle Mansfield | May 21, 2018 | Busy Mom, Child Psychology, Clean Eating, Cooking, Happiness, Happy child, Healthy Family, Healthy Kids, Holistic Health, Lifestyle, Motherhood, Nutrition, Picky Eater, Real Food
I have “The Sound of Music” in my head as I write this today… “These are a few of my favorite things…” I talk a lot about the importance of involving your kiddos in the kitchen if you really want them to be more open to tasting the... 
by Michelle Mansfield | May 7, 2018 | Busy Mom, Clean Eating, Cooking, Happiness, Happy child, Healthy Family, Healthy Kids, Lifestyle, Motherhood, Nutrition, Picky Eater, Real Food
The words “Can I Have a Snack” are coming out of your children’s mouths at an average of 50 times a day. Well, maybe I’m exaggerating a tad but it probably feels like that- or more. It’s exhausting and sometimes we wonder if they really are even hungry, or just bored... 
by Michelle Mansfield | Apr 23, 2018 | Busy Mom, Clean Eating, Cooking, Happiness, Happy child, Healthy Family, Healthy Kids, Healthy Woman, Holistic Health, Lifestyle, Motherhood, Nutrition, Picky Eater, Real Food
I recently surveyed some moms asking them “How do you do it?” with an active schedule with their children. How do you provide nutrient-dense meals that are fast? What time do you eat? When do you prep? How do you do it when your spouse or partner has the opposite... 
by Michelle Mansfield | Mar 29, 2018 | Busy Mom, Child Psychology, Clean Eating, Cooking, Happiness, Happy child, Healthy Family, Healthy Kids, Healthy Woman, Holistic Health, Lifestyle, Mindfulness, Motherhood, Natural, Nutrition, Picky Eater, Real Food
We can get into food ruts and comfort zones when we finally find something our child will eat. “Just give her a cheese stick, she’ll at least eat that…” has rolled off my tongue a few more times than I would like to admit. Even if the food is healthy, eating the same... by Michelle Mansfield | Mar 19, 2018 | Busy Mom, Child Psychology, Clean Eating, Cooking, Happiness, Happy child, Healthy Family, Healthy Kids, Holistic Health, Lifestyle, Mindfulness, Motherhood, Nutrition, Picky Eater, Real Food
Brooklyn is a child that really gravitates toward reward and seeing the progress of what she does. When we are figuring out what motivates our children, paying attention to what they respond to is essential to this. Your child is unique, and only you know what they... 
by Michelle Mansfield | Mar 12, 2018 | Busy Mom, Child Psychology, Cooking, Happiness, Happy child, Healthy Family, Healthy Kids, Lifestyle, Mindfulness, Motherhood, Natural, Nutrition, Picky Eater, Real Food
It starts with a spoon pushed off the high chair. Perhaps some food is thrown on the floor. Or even better, thrown AT you. Some may experience food actually being spit out and spraying all over your shirt. At first it may seem cute and even laughable, but your... 
