The Eater's Choice Daily Meal Planners are available for 8 different age groups. Some families are finding when they plan meals together, everyone using their own meal planner and working cooperatively together, that the results are well worth the effort!
This is a great way to teach kids about nutrition and how to make healthy food choices. They like being part of the planning process. They like being in control of their choices. You can let them be in control because their choices are being guided by Canada's Food Guide* recommendations for their age group. The picky eaters benefit tremendously because they maintain that sense of control so they are more open to trying new foods.
Even if you started out planning together just for the main family meal of the day. Everyone could make their own plan for breakfast, lunch and snacks based on what foods you have and their meal planner.
Another advantage of course is that as you plan you are creating your grocery list for the week. Kids can learn from this process too! The skills they are developing for independence will be very valuable.
The big bonus of course is that everyone will be healthier!
Read more information about the meal planners at http://www.theeatinggame.ca/new/newsletter.asp?article=7.
Each meal planner, that costs $10 (tax included) comes with a dry erasable pen, some general instructions/suggestions for use and a copy of Canada's Food Guide.
If you would like to get a special rate on a family package, for every 2 planners you purchase we will give you a free planner & pen. Purchase the planners you will be paying for at www.theeatinggame.ca/shopping_cart.htm then contact us via email to let us know what free planner(s) you want us to include in your family package. At this time there are NO SHIPPING CHARGES.
* Canada's Food Guide recommendations are very similar to the US Food Pyramid Guide
Saturday, October 31, 2009
Saturday, October 10, 2009
Literal Language and Autism!
Kids with autism often take language so literally. Not just kids, adolescents and adults too. We can all learn from what you will share here.
How many times have you said something without thinking and someone with autism takes you very literally! What happens? What do they say?
I am hoping that readers will comment here adding their story about something they said that caused confusion, misunderstanding or maybe laughter! We can laugh later but at the time it may be a pretty serious situation! I will start with an example or two:
"I hope you are feeling better and will soon have your feet back on the ground!" to which he replied, upset, "What does she mean? I have my feet on the ground!"
The teacher said, " Okay class, all eyes up here on the board" to which he replied immediately and very upset, " Teacher, my mom wouldn't want me to take my eyes and put them on the board!"
Can you leave a comment and add some anecdotes of your own?
How many times have you said something without thinking and someone with autism takes you very literally! What happens? What do they say?
I am hoping that readers will comment here adding their story about something they said that caused confusion, misunderstanding or maybe laughter! We can laugh later but at the time it may be a pretty serious situation! I will start with an example or two:
"I hope you are feeling better and will soon have your feet back on the ground!" to which he replied, upset, "What does she mean? I have my feet on the ground!"
The teacher said, " Okay class, all eyes up here on the board" to which he replied immediately and very upset, " Teacher, my mom wouldn't want me to take my eyes and put them on the board!"
Can you leave a comment and add some anecdotes of your own?
Retail Opportunity
I am starting to get more requests from retailers wanting to carry The Eating Game and Eater's Choice Daily Meal Planners. Before the end of the year I will be considering all possibilities.
Although we will continue to sell products on line at www.theeatinggame.ca customers are looking for local retail outlets to purchase products as they would like to view the product first and even save on shipping costs if possible.
Ideally, we would have these products available to folks in major centers in Canada and the US. However, I would still like availability to be somewhat exclusive; maybe only found at your shop! So best not to wait too long to enquire about the possibilties for your retail outlet (bookshops, specialty shops, health & wellness centers, nutrition clinics, children's hospitals, children's shops, gift shops, community fundraising groups)
For more product information and to contact me click on the blog title for a link to: www.theeatinggame.ca
If you are interested then please contact me soon so that we can discuss the possibities.
Although we will continue to sell products on line at www.theeatinggame.ca customers are looking for local retail outlets to purchase products as they would like to view the product first and even save on shipping costs if possible.
Ideally, we would have these products available to folks in major centers in Canada and the US. However, I would still like availability to be somewhat exclusive; maybe only found at your shop! So best not to wait too long to enquire about the possibilties for your retail outlet (bookshops, specialty shops, health & wellness centers, nutrition clinics, children's hospitals, children's shops, gift shops, community fundraising groups)
For more product information and to contact me click on the blog title for a link to: www.theeatinggame.ca
If you are interested then please contact me soon so that we can discuss the possibities.
Friday, October 9, 2009
Supporting a Senior
Are you supporting a senior family member or friend?
Perhaps you help them with grocery shopping to make sure they have a good choice of healthy foods to prepare and eat.
You can't be there at mealtime and you often wonder if they are eating well or at all.
When it is time to shop you find that much of the food you bought last week is still there.
Maybe they are forgetting to prepare meals or can't think of what to prepare.
An Eater's Choice Daily Meal Planner would help them to sit down each day to plan meals. It helps to focus by writing the plan down and then they are more apt to remember. When meal time comes around they already have a plan to follow.
The meal planner can also be a great help in planning how many servings of food groups are needed when shopping for the week. A list of foods might encourage a wider variety of choice and a weekly planner can become a grocery list. Both can be found at http://www.theeatinggame.ca/resources/default.asp. Give it a try! Click on the title above to order today!
Perhaps you help them with grocery shopping to make sure they have a good choice of healthy foods to prepare and eat.
You can't be there at mealtime and you often wonder if they are eating well or at all.
When it is time to shop you find that much of the food you bought last week is still there.
Maybe they are forgetting to prepare meals or can't think of what to prepare.
An Eater's Choice Daily Meal Planner would help them to sit down each day to plan meals. It helps to focus by writing the plan down and then they are more apt to remember. When meal time comes around they already have a plan to follow.
The meal planner can also be a great help in planning how many servings of food groups are needed when shopping for the week. A list of foods might encourage a wider variety of choice and a weekly planner can become a grocery list. Both can be found at http://www.theeatinggame.ca/resources/default.asp. Give it a try! Click on the title above to order today!
Friday, October 2, 2009
A Family Planning Meals Together
I was very pleased this week to get some feedback from a family who has been planning meals together for this past month using Eater's Choice Daily Meal Planners. Here is what mom has to say,
"I purchased three planners so my two younger girls and I could have some fun while learning to eat well. It has taught us that we don't actually eat enough! It's a fun way to start the day before they're off to school and to plan what to have for school lunch."
They are enjoying planning healthy meals and have the opportunity to learn as well! I am hoping we will hear from other families using Eater's Choice Daily Meal Planners, telling us about their experiences.
"I purchased three planners so my two younger girls and I could have some fun while learning to eat well. It has taught us that we don't actually eat enough! It's a fun way to start the day before they're off to school and to plan what to have for school lunch."
They are enjoying planning healthy meals and have the opportunity to learn as well! I am hoping we will hear from other families using Eater's Choice Daily Meal Planners, telling us about their experiences.
Friday, September 25, 2009
A Gift Idea For Everyone!
I just had a great idea! I have the ideal gift idea that anyone can give to someone they care about! It is available for all ages! It is a great family gift idea!
The Eater's Choice Daily Meal Planners, originally only created in the adult form came from The Eating Game. Parents of children using The Eating Game, family and friends said they would like to have something like it but didn't need the pictures. So the Eater's Choice Daily Meal Planners were created, charting based on Canada's Food Guide. Later the 2 children's charts were added at the request of a dad for his 4 year old daughter who is autistic. She was reading and very focused on printing words. I made her the first children's planner!
The Eating Game and the Eater's Choice Daily Meal Planners work well together!
OOPS! Back to my great idea for a gift!A gift that brings a wish for good health & well being!
How about a Family Eating Game Package! When you buy a copy of The Eating Game for the younger children I will include FREE up to 4 Eater's Choice Daily Meal Planners for older children and parents! The family who works together planning meals with these resources will surely be healthier!
Go to my website www.theeatinggame.ca (click on the above title) order The Eating game and contact me to say which Meal Planners you would like included! Don't wait! This is an idea too good to pass up and we will be busy. Our last shipping date this year will be December 17th.
The Eater's Choice Daily Meal Planners, originally only created in the adult form came from The Eating Game. Parents of children using The Eating Game, family and friends said they would like to have something like it but didn't need the pictures. So the Eater's Choice Daily Meal Planners were created, charting based on Canada's Food Guide. Later the 2 children's charts were added at the request of a dad for his 4 year old daughter who is autistic. She was reading and very focused on printing words. I made her the first children's planner!
The Eating Game and the Eater's Choice Daily Meal Planners work well together!
OOPS! Back to my great idea for a gift!A gift that brings a wish for good health & well being!
How about a Family Eating Game Package! When you buy a copy of The Eating Game for the younger children I will include FREE up to 4 Eater's Choice Daily Meal Planners for older children and parents! The family who works together planning meals with these resources will surely be healthier!
Go to my website www.theeatinggame.ca (click on the above title) order The Eating game and contact me to say which Meal Planners you would like included! Don't wait! This is an idea too good to pass up and we will be busy. Our last shipping date this year will be December 17th.
Thursday, September 24, 2009
Overweight Kids
What do you do to help your overweight child to be in control of healthier eating habits. Just a few suggestions:
1) consult your doctor for support
2) be POSITIVE as you support you child in a challenging venture
3) engage in family planning meals together; parents can set an example and everyone can be involved in meal planning; ownership is important
4) try other ways to help your child maintain positive self esteem
5) maybe include your child's friend who may be overweight who might also be interested in a healthy plan
Now you need a plan. Have a look at Eater's Choice Daily Meal Planners for everyone in your family. Then make it a routine family activity to plan healthy meals together. Everyone is supportive and it goes without saying that everyone can win!
Good luck, let us know how it works out for your family.
1) consult your doctor for support
2) be POSITIVE as you support you child in a challenging venture
3) engage in family planning meals together; parents can set an example and everyone can be involved in meal planning; ownership is important
4) try other ways to help your child maintain positive self esteem
5) maybe include your child's friend who may be overweight who might also be interested in a healthy plan
Now you need a plan. Have a look at Eater's Choice Daily Meal Planners for everyone in your family. Then make it a routine family activity to plan healthy meals together. Everyone is supportive and it goes without saying that everyone can win!
Good luck, let us know how it works out for your family.
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