It’s quite confronting to realise how easy it is to load your child up on what you may perceive as ‘healthy’ foods. A little sugar here and there in our child’s diet isn’t going to rock the boat too much, as long Read More
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The fussy eater … it’s a story as old as the hills and something that touches most of us during the early years of parenting. In fact, winning over fussy eaters is almost like a Read More
Despite what you may think, I’m not a ‘hard arse’ mother when it comes to what my kids eat. Sure, there are times and places for treats but I’ve found consistency prevails and is my best Read More
There are two common routes we take when our children take on an undesirable eating habit. 1. React immediately, nip it in the bud and point out that it is unacceptable or 2. Simply ignore in the hope that Read More
When our children are recovering from illness (or are simply emotional and tired) the first ball we drop is our attention to their internal nourishment. Our own emotions get in the way of good judgement Read More
The quality of a toddler or child’s diet today can be horrifying, with processed and high sugar foods extremely prevalent. With a genuine interest and concern with today’s child obesity problem, my girls are providing me with hands on experience… And Read More
Ah, and we are back to school for 2016! Wow, seriously where did January go? The children are back to routines, school work and working through life challenges and experiences. It was interesting to note Read More
Routine is our best friend when it comes it maintaining our toddler’s healthy eating patterns. Familiarity reins supreme as we gather together and rely on our favourite toddler recipes. Travelling is a different story and one that can easily turn Read More
With anything there are both ends of the spectrum and it’s no different when we are talking about kids eating fruit. You might think that being at the higher end of the spectrum is Read More
Did you know that many of our children’s sensory experiences through life and play can impact food preferences or the way they respond to particular food textures? For example, children who dislike walking barefoot on Read More
Facing the daily battle of encouraging our kids to eat their meals can be one of the most challenging and soul destroying aspects of parenting. Illness, growth spurts, and daily activities all contribute to their fluctuating appetite, Read More
The school lunch box is one of the hottest topics around our children and their health. How can something so simple turn into something that leaves us pulling out our hair each morning!? I asked fellow Gold Coast City Healthy Read More
As parents we can’t promise our children the earth. What we can do is try and make life that little bit better. I know that positivity breeds positivity, and positivity stems from little wins along the way. Not in Read More
When it comes to parenting I think most of you will agree that nothing challenges us more than getting kids to eat well. The dinner table can become a battlefield for even the calmest of Read More
Meal times can turn into a time-consuming series of events once a baby enters the picture. No longer are you only feeding yourself and partner but making the proper meals for a little human that’s simply mastering Read More