Please Stop Telling Kids to Make Healthy Choices

Hear me out. Even though this always comes from a good place, it doesn’t accomplish what we intend and it can even backfire. Read why and hear my suggestions for a better approach.

Janet NezonMarch 12, 2025healthy eating, healthy kids, teachers, food literacy, food education, food explorers, Rainbow Plate, teacher tips, Early Childhood Educator, Teacher tips, Teach nutritionComment

Handling Halloween Candy

Halloween’s around the corner, and candy is top of mind for many parents & teachers. There are many different opinions and strategies for managing it. In the end, you should always do what feels right for you.

Here are my thoughts on how to make this a happy holiday for everyone:

Janet NezonOctober 28, 2021Rainbow Plate, Food Education, Parenting Tips, Positive parenting, healthy eating, healthy eating for kids, halloween strategies, positive parenting tips, parenting 101, halloween tips for parents, managing halloween candy, picky eater tips, stressfree parentingComment

How To Make Family Meals Less Stressful

How would you like it if everyone in your family enjoyed eating meals together? Read on for a simple strategy and tips to help make your family’s mealtimes more relaxed for everyone.

Janet NezonMay 10, 2021Rainbow Plate, Healthy eating for kids, raising healthy eaters, raising intuitive eaters, stressfree mealtimes, parenting tips, feeding kids, kids nutrition, family meals, positive parenting, feeding a family, food educationComment

Exploring Plant Parts

Here’s a simple and fun activity to help kids cultivate connections to the Earth. It’s a perfect way to celebrate Earth Day, to enhance your Science curriculum, or to just have fun with food!

Janet NezonApril 21, 2021Rainbow Plate, Rainbow Food Explorers, Earth Day, Science activities, homeschool ideas, exploring plant parts, plant part science, plant part food activities, food art, food explorers, food literacy, food education, sensory learning, food and science, preschool activitiesComment

Rainbow Wrap Recipe

This super simple idea doubles as a fun kids activity and a way for them to make their own meal. That’s says win-win in my books!

Janet NezonApril 14, 2021Rainbow Plate, healthy eating for kids, healthy snack idea, healthy kids meal, simple recipe, easy recipe, rainbow wrap, kids activities, kids in the kitchen, cooking with kids, eat the rainbow, picky eater solutions, picky eating help, division of responsibility, Rainbow Food Explorers, Food literacy, food educationComment

The Perfect Green Dip for St. Patrick's Day

It’s not easy being GREEN! Unless you’re this bright green dip packed with all the fresh flavours of spring! It’s super easy to make and it’s easy to love. It’s sure to become your family’s new favourite!

Janet NezonMarch 12, 2021Rainbow Food Explorers, Rainbow Plate, kids in the kitchen, picky eating, easy recipe, bean dip, spring recipes, St. Patricks Day, party recipe, snack, healthy snackComment

Reflections On My 60th Birthday

Yesterday I marked an incredible 60 trips around the sun. It’s been quite a ride!

Janet NezonFebruary 11, 2021Rainbow Plate, 60th Birthday, balanced life, healthy eating, family, kindness Comment

Sweet Ideas for Exploring Sunny Citrus Fruits

Nothing says “sunshine” like a burst of sweet, juicy citrus in the middle of winter. Since we can’t travel to the sunny south right now, bring the sun into your home with a few of these fabulous fruits. Here are some simple, fun and delicious ideas for exploring citrus fruits with your Rainbow Food Explorers.

Janet NezonJanuary 29, 2021rainbowplate, Rainbow Plate, Rainbow Food Explorers, preschool activities, food literacy, homeschooling, homeschool ideas, fun with food, toddler food ideas, citrus fruit, food explorers, raising intuitive eaters, parenting tips, positive food education, kid friendly recipes, kids in the kitchenComment

What is a Rainbow Plate?

Whether you've been following us for a while or have just joined, we thought it might be a good idea to answer this question! So, what is a Rainbow Plate?

Janet NezonJuly 26, 2019rainbowplate, Rainbow Plate, healthy eating, healthy kids, eat the rainbow, halfyourplate, Nutrition, Food Education, food literacy, Canada's Food Guide, My Plate Comments

Exciting news!! We're extending the Rainbow's reach!

I'm thrilled to share news about a recent collaboration between Rainbow Plate and the Arrell Food Institute at the University of Guelph.

Janet NezonApril 26, 2018Rainbow Plate, Food Education, Preschool, educator, resource, classroom, toolkit, parenting, GuelphComment

Because It's Good

Isn’t that enough? Think about it. You’re standing in the kitchen, hankering for a meal or snack. Why do you choose to eat what you do? Because it’s good.

Janet NezonJanuary 24, 2016Rainbow Plate, healthy eating, picky eating, parenting, healthy kids, getting kids to eat vegetables Comment

The Joy

Your two simple words brought me to a screeching halt. I looked down at what you wrote on my feedback form, and a soul-warming smile spread through me.

Janet NezonJanuary 12, 2016joy, Janet Nezon, Rainbow Plate, entrepreneurshipComment