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7 things you need to know about the anxiety-induci

7 things you need to know about the anxiety-inducing growth chart👇🏻…. ⁣⁣
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1️⃣ They were originally intended to help doctors catch kids who truly were “off the chart”. Then they became a tool to track kids over time, so doctors seeing a new patient could have a sense of growth history. Now all of a sudden they're like a parenting report card. 📄⁣👎🏼⁣
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2️⃣ They are NOT a parenting report card❗️You do not need to track your child’s growth and obsess over deviations. ⁣⁣
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3️⃣ The new-ish WHO growth charts are still imperfect. Those lines you see are a compilation of measurements of millions of kids. So, while they give you the idea that your child should follow one of them exactly (and not stray from that precise percentile line), that’s not the case.⁣⁣
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4️⃣ Here’s what those percentile lines mean:⁣⁣
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📈If your child’s weight or height is at the 50th %ile, 50% of kids at his age weigh/measure more than him and 50% weigh/measure less.⁣⁣
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📉If you child’s weight or height is at the 10th %ile, 90% of kids his age weigh/measure more than him and 10% weigh/measure less.⁣⁣
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🤷🏻 Someone will always be the ’high end’ and someone will always be the ‘low’ end. ⁣C’est la vie!⁣
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5️⃣ Some practitioners might tell you that your child should track at the same line for height and weight. That’s not true. You can be healthy tracking at different percentiles for weight and height. ⁣⁣
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6️⃣ The “ideal” percentile does not exist. Period. Your child will establish a pattern of growth that is unique to him or her. That’s his or her genetic blueprint, if you will. 😉 The 5th and 97th %ile can both be healthy.⁣⁣
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7️⃣ When your doctor might get concerned: a) if the weight or height percentile changes from it’s typical pattern in an abrupt manner; b) if a child doesn’t get taller at the same rate of weight gain. HOWVER, the chart is only one piece of a larger more complex puzzle 🧩.⁣⁣
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This doesn’t even cover the BMI growth charts! ⁣⁣
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Have you been confused by growth charts in the past? Do you have any questions? Drop a comment below and I’d be happy to jump on a call with you! ⁣📞

Speaking of growth, hair grows too. You do what yo

Speaking of growth, hair grows too. You do what you gotta do 💇🏻‍♂️ #covidhair #stayathome #wahd

Are you worried your picky eater isn’t growing w

Are you worried your picky eater isn’t growing well? 😟 ⁣
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You are not alone! This is a common concern that I hear from parents whose child is not eating well at the dinner table. It can be a big stress and heavy burden on your shoulders to feel like your child may not be growing well. I feel you mama! 😔⁣
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But is it true? 🤷🏻‍♀️⁣
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Research is all over the place as to whether picky eaters are at a higher risk for growth issues - be it weight or height. The main problem is that studies don’t define “picky eating” in the same way! Studies enrol children with varying levels of pickiness and so results are not comparable. 😣 Seems like this is an easy fix in theory - maybe not in practice?! (Research is incredibly hard to do and I’m so thankful for those who do it!)⁣
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Long story short, just because you have a picky eater it does not mean that your child is failing to grow well. Your best bet is to work with your family physician or paediatrician and registered dietitian to get a more complete understanding of your child’s nutrition and growth. 👍 ⁣
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How do we check growth? Using a growth chart is one tool that we use … stayed tuned tomorrow to learn more about those 🙂 ⁣
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Does it sometimes seem like your toddler subsists

Does it sometimes seem like your toddler subsists off air? 🤦‍♀️ ⁣
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There are many reasons why your toddler or preschooler may not being eating very much food these days. One of those reasons could be slowed growth.⁣
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No one really prepares you for this transition though! When you leave the hospital you’re told to feed, feed, feed 🤱 so your baby can grow, grow, grow 👶. Then all of a sudden your child hits 1 or 2 years of age and isn’t as interested in food anymore and you're freaking out about it because you were told it’s your job to feed!⁣
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Here’s what you should do about your child’s decreased appetite:👇🏻⁣
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NOTHING.⁣
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Continue with the division of responsibility in feeding in your home and trust his or her appetite. Offer foods that your family likes to eat, at set meal and snack times, at the table and let your child decide how much he or she wants to eat. ⁣
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If your child’s lack of appetite or interest in food is at all causing you any worry - seek help! Do not let fear take up residence. Speak to your family doctor, paediatrician, and/or registered dietitian who specializes in paediatrics and get the peace of mind you need! 👍 ⁣
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Need some support? Let me know! ⁣
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#fridayvibes ⁣ ⁣ When the plan for the day goe

#fridayvibes ⁣
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When the plan for the day goes off the rails because of daycare and school closures due to strikes and snow, you have to go with the flow and be grateful for coffee & play dates, good friends, and fresh sourdough. ❤️⁣
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Happy weekend! ✌🏼⁣
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Do you get your 4 Tbsp of olive oil each day?! ⁣

Do you get your 4 Tbsp of olive oil each day?! ⁣
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Sound like a lot? Check out our latest recipe blog to find out why eating 2-4 Tbsp of olive oil daily is beneficial for your health (hint: February is Heart Health month ❤️) ⁣
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My super simple and tasty olive oil salad dressings will leave you ditching the bottled stuff for good! 👍🏼. Enjoy! 🥬😋⁣
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Click link in bio or copy and paste this link: http://bit.ly/2I7h6bz⁣
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Is Vitamin K2 the new D3?! ⁣ ⁣ What does that

Is Vitamin K2 the new D3?! ⁣
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What does that even mean?! 😂 Well, D3 has enjoyed the spotlight for a long time and most people know the benefits of taking D3 supplements and its long list of functions in the body.⁣
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However, Vitamin K2 is a hidden gem 💎 that is becoming more well-known for its unique functions and benefits. I always knew about the many functions of K2, particularly in relation to bone health, but as I was doing some research for a client about K2, I stumbled across this awesome blog post by @dougcookrd. If you have any interest in learning more, you should definitely go and read it right now! 👍🏼 You can read all the deets there, so I won't go into too much detail besides point out a few fun facts:⁣
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⭐️ Vitamin K1 and Vitamin K2 differ in functions: K1's role is primarily in blood clotting (and typically what most people think of when they think of Vitamin K). Vitamin K2 however, plays many functions in the body, including in bone health, heart health, energy and glucose metabolism, healthy skin, and dental health.⁣
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⭐️ Vitamin K2 has also been linked to improved athletic performance! One double blind controlled trial with 26 participants found a 12% improvement in maximal cardiac output after 8 weeks of daily supplementation with vitamin K2. More research is needed, but interesting results for sure! 💪⁣
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⭐️ Optimally, we need about 100-200 mcg of Vitamin K2 per day, which can be challenging in the typical North American diet. ⁣
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✅ Animal products like butter, cheese, eggs, and meat (interesting fact: grass fed animals have more vitamin K2 because animals are much better at converting the K1 in grass to K2)⁣
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✅ Fermented foods like natto (fermented soy beans), tempeh, miso, aged cheese, and sauerkraut. ⁣
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Drop a 🙌🏼 here👇🏼 if you found this info helpful and let me know what your favourite source of vitamin K2 is! Personally, aged cheese sounds like a great option! 😋⁣
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💫Note: this is for educational purposes only. Consult your doctor or Registered Dietitian before starting a supplement. ⁣