Calmer mealtimes
Julia, Mom of 2, Manitoba CA
Before participating in Chaos 2 Calm, mealtimes with my three and a half year old were a major source of stress. After multiple failed attempts at getting my son to like vegetables I felt trapped in a power-struggle rut, buying foods for my son that I didn't feel great about, but feeling as though I had few other options. After taking the course I am now equipped with the tools I was lacking, as well I have gained confidence in executing a new and extremely effective approach that is centered around fostering a positive relationship with food for the long-term. Literally within days of beginning the course and implementing some of the strategies mealtimes began to look completely different- much calmer, and actually enjoyable for everyone! My son has embraced that he is a 'learning eater', and we continue to celebrate wins on a regular basis. The knowledge and support I have received through this course has been invaluable and instrumental on our journey from 'chaos to calm'.
Holistic Approach
Stephanie, Mom of 3, Ontario CA
Prior to taking this course, I often felt overwhelmed and helpless about how to encourage my children to be comfortable exploring new foods. Throughout the course I felt both reassured and challenged to try new things. Rosanne had a supportive and non-judgmental approach, assisting us as participants to explore various factors that may be negatively impacting family mealtimes. Tools and strategies were also presented, and Rosanne had a wealth of knowledge when responding to questions. I have no doubt I will use the workbook I received as a reference for years to come. Professionally I have a background in social work, and I appreciated the holistic approach Rosanne presented. She encouraged us to consider our own beliefs and biases about food, as well as individual factors impacting our families, setting us up for success instead of simply focusing on strategies. One of the things I enjoyed most about this course was the video chats with Rosanne and other participants. In this format, we were able to interact with the material from the previous week, and ask questions so we could better apply our learning to our own families. In the midst of a busy family schedule, this also held me accountable to stay on top of the material. If anyone is struggling with family mealtimes or “picky” eating, I highly recommend this course!
No more power struggles
S & E, Parents of 2, Ontario CA
My husband and I sought out Rosanne's help after our 4.5 year old became hyper focused on snack time and negotiating meals while stuck at home during COVID. She's always been a relatively picky eater but the constant talking about food and treats was something new, and I didn't know how to handle it! After a quick intro call with Rosanne, we chose to take the Chaos 2 Calm course because each week's topic was of interest to us. We quickly learned what our responsibility in the feeding relationship was, and what to let go of. I realized when her pickiness got worse, I tried to control feeding more, leading to a power struggle. Now that I only decide what, when and were to eat, and she gets to decide how much to eat, the pressure has been removed and we've seen a dramatic change in her attitude towards food and mealtime. I highly recommend Chaos 2 Calm, we've learned so much more than I could have anticipated!!
Trust around food
Stephanie, Mom of 2, Ontario CA
As a mother of two young boys I was very excited to take this course! Meal times were never horrible for us, but I was in the midst of a season of struggling at meal time with my 2 year old which caused stressful mealtimes for everyone, and I was left worrying about what he was eating (or more so what he wasn't eating!) By taking this course, I feel so much more confident in how to feed my kiddos. Meal time is way more peaceful and we are building an amazing relationship of trust around food. I love knowing that my kids are learning to be adventurous and intuitive eaters. This course equips you with all the right tools to navigate feeding your kids. There's also interesting information around nutrition specifics too!
A realistic approach
Alison and Peter Donahue, Parents of 3, Ontario CA
I'm so glad we took this course, and wish we had taken it when our kids were younger! We would recommend it to anyone! We feel more confident and relaxed in how we parent when it comes to anything related to food.
We're glad we're rid of the "one bite" rule, and our meal times are focused on being together instead of being a stressful time where we're in conflict about food. Surprisingly, despite our new, more flexible meal time rules, the kids are eating a larger variety of food than they ever have. We feel more confident now to say yes or no to when the kids ask for snacks. We feel more relaxed and assured that our kids are getting enough nutrients.
Most importantly, both parents are on the same page about how we manage meals and rules around food.
The instructor, Rosanne, became a household name. Her videos are enjoyable to watch as she has such enthusiasm and a passion for working with families. Her experience and knowledge, combined with her energy, made the course both informative and enjoyable.