Planning for Positive Mealtimes – REPLAY

Mealtimes are about more than meeting children’s nutritional needs—they’re an opportunity to build healthy habits, support development, and create positive experiences around food. In this session, we explore practical strategies for planning balanced meals and snacks using Canada’s Food Guide while supporting the unique needs of children in a dayhome setting.

You’ll learn how to create positive mealtime environments, introduce new foods without pressure, and navigate common challenges such as picky eating and varying developmental stages. Through practical examples and dayhome-specific strategies, you’ll gain the confidence, tools, and resources needed to make mealtimes more enjoyable, supportive, and successful for both children and caregivers.