Seminars
 

The Resourceful Mother offers the following seminars

H1N1 information:
Here is a new seminar series that Meredith hosts with four other experts (to be offered again in 2010):

Seminar List

Seminars for Parents (parents and tots groups, parenting centres, others' homes, her Aurora home, alternative health clinics):
  • Understanding the Impact of Food on Your Child's Health (see flyer below) - performed at Prenatal Plus Parenting Centre – see links section – on a regular basis, at no charge.
  • First Foods for Baby (see flyer below) - you may also attend Prenatal Plus Parenting Centre in Newmarket to attend this seminar. See links section.
  • Terrific Toddlers! (see flyer below)
  • Smart Eating for a Healthier Child (see flyer below)
  • Healthy, Happy Beautiful Teens (see flyer below)
  • Indigo and Crystal Children in an Unnatural World (see flyer below)
Seminars for Corporations (Lunch and Learn seminars):
  • Understanding the Impact of Food on Your Body (see flyer below)
  • Rescue for Briefcase Moms (see flyer below)
Seminars for Schools:
  • Smart Eating for a Healthier Child (see flyer below)
  • You Are Beautiful (see flyer below)
Important notes:
Each seminar is also available as an extensive handout.

Seminar schedule

The Resourceful Mother's seminars have been such a success in the past that they are now being offered on a more frequent basis, and by request. If you are interested in any of the seminars listed above, simply contact The Resourceful Mother.

Seminar descriptions

Understanding the Impact of Food on Your Body

The choices you make concerning what you eat affect every single area of your life. It affects how you feel, how much energy, strength and brain power you have, how you look and whether you will age with vitality or not.

Join us and learn:
  • How the body communicates with our minds
  • The two biggest culprit foods for symptoms, conditions and disease
  • Why peanuts are causing life-threatening reactions
  • The one supplement that offers the most protection for your overall health
Cost: $250-$500 depending on length and distance travelled.

The Presenter:

Meredith Deasley, B.A., R.H.N., R.N.C.P. is the owner of "The Resourceful Mother" and a Registered Nutritionist. She teaches the Allergies and Pediatric Nutrition courses at The Canadian School of Natural Nutrition. Meredith has been conducting nutrition seminars since 2002. She is a mother with over a decade experience in feeding her children to promote their inner, natural health. Meredith has recently authored "The Resourceful Mother's Secrets to Healthy Kids."

               
First Foods for Baby (birth until 2 years old)

Come learn how to introduce solids to your baby in a different way. This method, endorsed by natural health centers across York Region, maximizes digestion, minimizes the onset of allergies and gives your child a healthy start! This comprehensive seminar will help you discover:
  • How to cook, freeze and reheat your own baby food
  • How to make quick, fun, and nutritious children's meals
  • Alternatives to common foods which are healthier for your baby
  • Whether to supplement with vitamins or not
Cost: $55 per family

You will learn how to introduce the following foods to your child:
  • Fruits and vegetables
  • Nuts & seeds
  • The healthiest grains
  • Fish/meat/poultry
  • Eggs
  • Yogurt
  • Legumes
How you feed your baby is the most important indicator of their health and happiness. Please call Meredith Deasley at (905) 713-3299 to register.

Mothers, who do not plan to make baby food but would like to learn how to feed their babies solids, are also welcome!

"This course gave me the confidence to feed my baby in a natural, nutritious way."... Wendy Caldwell

"I didn't realize how simple it is to make such a difference in my child's health."... Jill Donahue

"I learned more in this 2 hour seminar than any book has ever taught me."... Kristen Verschoor-Owens

Meredith Deasley, B.A., R.N.C.P., is the owner of "The Resourceful Mother" www.theresourcefulmother.com and a Pediatric Nutritionist. Meredith also teaches Pediatric Nutrition and Allergies at the Canadian School of Nutrition. She has taught this class since 2003. She is a mother with over a decade of experience in feeding her children to promote their inner, natural health. She has recently authored "The Resourceful Mother's Secrets to Healthy Kids."

               
Smart Eating For a Healthier Child (5 to 12 years old)

The choices you make concerning what you feed your children will affect every single area of their lives. It will affect how they feel, how much energy, strength and brain power they will have, how they look and whether they will age with vitality or not.

Children of this age are growing, exercising their independence and are often wanting to follow their peers. How can you provide your child with healthy food options without causing your child to rebel? Smart Eating For A Healthier Child will take the guesswork out of feeding your child for optimal health.

Join us and learn:
  • Which foods are the biggest culprits for food sensitivities and allergies
  • The healthier alternatives and how much of each food a child needs
  • How to help your child eat healthy despite his or her growing independence (e.g. friends houses, summer camp etc)
  • Ways to make great tasting and nutrient-rich meals for your child
  • Which supplements are required by children of this age
  • How to slowly integrate healthier eating into your family's lifestyle
Cost: $55 per family

How we feed our children is the most important indicator of their health and happiness. Please call Meredith Deasley at (905) 713-3299 to register for this information packed seminar.

Meredith Deasley, B.A., R.H.N., R.N.C.P., is the owner of The Resourceful Mother www.theresourcefulmother.com and a Registered Pediatric Nutritionist. She also teaches Pediatric Nutrition at The Canadian School of Natural Nutrition. Meredith has been conducting children's nutrition seminars since 2002. She is a mother with over 9 years experience in feeding her children to promote their inner, natural health.

               
Terrific Toddlers! (1 to 4 years old)

Feeding toddlers can be challenging. They are often picky eaters, they seem stuck on one food at a time, and they often don't seem to eat very much! Many parents worry that their toddler isn't getting all the nutrients they need to support their active bodies. Some foods are better than others, but which ones?

You can't force your child to eat, but you can make life a little easier by buying the right food, preparing it nutritiously and serving it creatively. Terrific Toddlers! will take the guesswork out of feeding your child.

Join us and learn:
  • Which foods pack the biggest nutritional punch for your toddler
  • How to help build and support your child's immune system
  • Which foods are nutrient robbers and provide empty calories
  • How to work with your child's growing independence (e.g. picky eaters)
  • Ways to make great tasting, healthy & interesting meals for your child
  • How to feed your child in order to prevent and treat various ailments (e.g. gas, tummy ache, constipation, diarrhea, headaches, vomiting, ear infections, colds, poor sleeping, and more).
Cost: $55 per family

How you feed your toddler is the most important indicator of their health and happiness. Please call Meredith Deasley at (905) 713-3299 to register.

Meredith Deasley, B.A., R.N.C.P., is the owner of "The Resourceful Mother" www.theresourcefulmother.com and a Pediatric Nutritionist. Meredith also teaches Pediatric Nutrition and Allergies at the Canadian School of Nutrition. She has taught this class since 2003. She is a mother with over a decade of experience in feeding her children to promote their inner, natural health. She has recently authored "The Resourceful Mother's Secrets to Healthy Kids."

               
Healthy, Happy Beautiful Teens

Are you or your friends concerned about:
  • Pimples or acne
  • Weight
  • PMS
  • Constipation or bloating
  • Concentrating at school
You don't need to put up with these problems just because you're a teen! Nutrition has the solutions – they are unique and they work. The Resourceful Mother will show you that:
  1. You are what you eat.
  2. You can determine the real problem behind weight gain, acne and PMS and use food as part of the solution.
  3. Some foods are better than others when it comes to healthy hair, clean skin, more energy and feeling better about yourself!
  4. Smoking, drugs and alcohol take vitamins away from your body. Learn why these are more harmful than you think.
  5. You can create your own healthy, well-balanced snacks and "The Resourceful Mother" will give you hands on training.
Even by implementing a few of the ideas you'll learn at this seminar, your body will thank you! Dare to be different.

Cost: $55 per family

Please call Meredith at (905) 713-3299 to register.

Meredith Deasley, B.A., R.N.C.P., is the owner of "The Resourceful Mother" www.theresourcefulmother.com and a Pediatric Nutritionist. Meredith also teaches Pediatric Nutrition and Allergies at the Canadian School of Nutrition. She has taught this class since 2003. She is a mother with over a decade of experience in feeding her children to promote their inner, natural health. She has recently authored "The Resourceful Mother's Secrets to Healthy Kids."

               
Indigo and Crystal Children in an Unnatural World

The Indigo children are here to usher in the New Age of Peace.... Lee Carroll and Jan Tober

The Crystal children follow the cleared path into a safer and more secure world.... Doreen Virtue

It's our spiritual duty to help this new generation of Indigo and Crystal children receive the highest life-force energy possible so that they can fulfil their divine purpose.

Join us and learn how to create an effective diet, based on the needs of the sensitive bodies of this new generation, using:
  • Whole, fresh, quality foods
  • A more vegetarian approach to eating; we'll describe how to make a complete protein with each meal
  • Foods that are easily digested; we'll even show you how to maximize digestion of foods that are harder to digest
Indigo children sometimes exhibit ADD or ADHD behaviours such as disorganization, hyperactivity or impulsivity. Crystal children can be diagnosed with Autism when they take longer to start speaking, have speech impediments or are seen as living in their own worlds. "The Resourceful Mother" will share with you, the foods that cause or worsen symptoms of ADD/ADHD and Autism.

Cost: $55 per family

Indigo and Crystal children were sent to this earth for the express purpose of cleaning up our planet, both environmentally and socially. They are "natural children in an unnatural world". Our duty as adults is to be aware of these facts and teach our children protection and healing techniques so they can not only survive but also thrive, while fulfilling their purpose.

Meredith Deasley, B.A., R.N.C.P., is the owner of "The Resourceful Mother" www.theresourcefulmother.com and a Pediatric Nutritionist. Meredith also teaches Pediatric Nutrition and Allergies at the Canadian School of Nutrition. She has taught this class since 2003. She is a mother with over a decade of experience in feeding her children to promote their inner, natural health. She has recently authored "The Resourceful Mother's Secrets to Healthy Kids."

               
Rescue for Briefcase Moms

"Help! I'm working all day and I have kids at home to feed! How do I prepare meals quickly and still ensure my child is getting the nutrients they need?"

Does this sound like you? You can relax. Let The Resourceful Mother be your guide. She's uncomplicated, practical and doesn't like to spend much time in the kitchen.

She looks forward to sharing the following with you:
  • Easy, delicious, healthy ideas for breakfast, lunch and dinner – no recipes allowed!
  • Best tasting, nutritious brand names and where to get them
  • How much your child needs to eat each day (weekly meal plan provided)
  • How to prevent all childhood illness
  • Which supplements every child requires
Cost: $250-$500 depending on length and distance travelled.

Meredith Deasley, B.A., R.N.C.P., is the owner of "The Resourceful Mother" www.theresourcefulmother.com and a Pediatric Nutritionist. Meredith also teaches Pediatric Nutrition and Allergies at the Canadian School of Nutrition. She has taught this class since 2003. She is a mother with over a decade of experience in feeding her children to promote their inner, natural health. She has recently authored "The Resourceful Mother's Secrets to Healthy Kids."

               
You Are Beautiful

The choices you make concerning what you eat will affect every single area of your life. It will affect how you feel, how much energy, strength and brain power you have, how you look and whether you will age well or not.

Come join us and learn:
  • How to know when food is hurting you instead of helping you
  • The healthiest foods and where to get them
  • Healthy food really can be tasty – enjoy samples of healthy chocolate, cookies without added chemicals, and organic and non-organic fruits
  • How much sugar is in a pop and why peanuts are so dangerous
  • What water does for you and how much you really need
  • How to stay in a good mood, keep your energy high, and be able to concentrate all day long
  • How to fit healthier living into your family's routine, one step at a time
Cost: varies depending on school budget.

Meredith Deasley, B.A., R.N.C.P., is the owner of "The Resourceful Mother" www.theresourcefulmother.com and a Pediatric Nutritionist. Meredith also teaches Pediatric Nutrition and Allergies at the Canadian School of Nutrition. She has taught this class since 2003. She is a mother with over a decade of experience in feeding her children to promote their inner, natural health. She has recently authored "The Resourceful Mother's Secrets to Healthy Kids."