9:00 — Why she isn't hungry at dinner
Appetite is built across the whole day, not at the table — milk at ten, the biscuit from the doorman, crackers in the pram at three. The helper is the only one who sees all of it.
Mealtimes
Two hours on the thing that decides the mood of your whole day. For your helper, with seven others, practising — not sitting and listening.
Parents' call Tue 1 Dec, 8:30pm on Zoom8 familiesSaturday 28 November 202609:00 - 11:00Hong Kong IslandWorkshop
Why helpers only in the roomHelpers change when they watch other helpers do it
Far more than when the mum asks again. And because nobody speaks honestly with their employer sitting beside them.
It's not about doing more. It's about setting things up differently.
What we actually work onThe child who won't eat
The bowl on the floor. The forty-five-minute dinner. The helper who keeps spooning it in because it's faster, and because nobody ever showed her another way.
9:20 — Building the plate
What a toddler actually needs, how much of it, and what to do with the food she refuses this week. We build real plates, not a chart.
9:45 — Hands on: pouring, serving herself, clearing her own place
Real jugs, real spills.
10:30 — What to say instead
Don't say / say, practised out loud until it sounds natural.
10:50 — One thing this week
Each helper picks the one thing she will set up this week, and leaves with it written down.
How it worksTwo hours for her, forty minutes for you
TestimonialsReal Stories from Parents in Hong Kong
Taking part in the toddler healthy eating course was a truly rewarding experience for me and my fellow mum friends. Ida's passion for child development shines through every session, and her Montessori-based strategies are practical and easy to implement at home. I left feeling confident and inspired to build healthy, enjoyable mealtime routines for my little one.
This course beautifully explores how to support babies in building a healthy relationship with food and a positive mealtime experience for both child and caregiver. The insights shared were thoughtful, practical, and easy to bring into everyday life. I feel genuinely inspired and excited to create many meaningful dining moments with my baby.
Thank you so much for taking Jenelyn's caregiving skills to the next level! I've already noticed a real improvement in how she engages with our child, and the changes have been wonderful to witness. It's not always an easy journey, but the results speak for themselves - we are truly grateful, and our home feels calmer.
Our caregiver came back from the course excited, motivated, and full of fresh ideas. I'm already noticing a wonderful shift in her approach - from the language she uses to how she handles toddler moments with calm and patience. The reminder that children mirror the behaviour they see has resonated with our whole family.
My auntie recently completed the pilot programme for 0-12 months, and we couldn't be more grateful for such a wonderful course. She came back with a wealth of ideas that we've already started putting into practice at home. As first-time parents, the detailed course notes were a brilliant bonus - it felt like we were learning right alongside her.
After attending the course, our caregiver returned with a real understanding of how to raise an independent, calm toddler - and the difference has been remarkable. I've also had the pleasure of collaborating with Ida professionally on a workshop, and both experiences have been outstanding. The community she creates for caregivers to connect and grow is truly one of a kind.
⚡ 8 spots left - Saturday 28 November 2026
8 families, then it closes.
Add your helper's name so we can prepare the session. The exact address is sent a week before.
Your trainerIda De Gregorio
Founder, Evolve Sprouts
Ida is AMI trained for ages 0–3 and 3–6. She previously taught at an international Montessori school in Hong Kong and holds an MEd from HKU. She has a Child Nutrition certification from Stanford, and she works inside Hong Kong homes with parents and helpers. She is Italian, has lived here for ten years, and is a mother of two.
- AMI Montessori (0–3 and 3–6)
- MEd, HKU
- Child Nutrition, Stanford
