Playing the Long Game

At Rainbow Plate we like to take a step back, and see how our energy and behaviour around food is impacting the kids that we care for. We often get so caught up in the urgency and challenges of “today” that we forget to step back and view things through the lens of this long term perspective–the long game. The hurly-burly of daily life, and the struggle to get everyone fed, can lead us to focus so much on the little details that we can lose sight of the bigger picture. Rainbow Plate is committed to providing practical and inspiring tips and tools that provide the examples for how adults can foster healthy food environments for kids in their care. Our aim is to lead by example, support whenever necessary and demonstrate how small changes can make a big impact.

Parents

Our informal, interactive workshops cut through the jargon, fads and trends. We serve up simple, positive messages, real-life stories and a generous dollop of humour to help parents relax and connect around the often-challenging task of feeding their kids. We provide them with simple strategies; practical tips, tools and a relaxed approach that’s key in making mealtimes happier and healthier for everyone.

Peas and Harmony: How To Raise A Healthy Eater – write description
Peas and Harmony, Part Two: Making Healthy Food Appealing, Available and Fun for Your Family – write description
How To Think Outside The Lunchbox – write description

Teacher & Caregiver

School, camp and child care settings provide rich opportunities for influencing and impacting a child’s evolving relationship with food. We offer workshops tailored to educators, camp and child care staff, to help them create the most positive food environment for the kids in their care. Our interactive experiences help your team to develop a toolkit of skills and resources that will enable a love of food to flourish.

Secrets to Serving up Happy, Healthy Meals and Snacks In Group Settings – description
How To Nourish A Healthy Eater: The Power of Positive Interaction – description