Tag Archives: children

Are you a plant-based parent wondering how safe plant-based eating is for your child? Do you worry your child won’t eat enough nutrients for healthy growth and development? Accredited Practising Dietitian, Erika Hung, explains what you need to know. How… Continue Reading >

How young should you encourage children to start household chores? As parents we constantly look to others, fellow parents and experts alike, to confirm that we’re ‘doing it right’. Nutrition, milestones, health, schooling, extra-curricular activities – how much, when, and… Continue Reading >

By Natalie Ritchie We speak to two mothers who successfully changed their careers after having children. They talk about the challenges they faced and how they found the job that is perfect for them and their family. Here, we have… Continue Reading >

The holiday season, often depicted as a time of joy and togetherness, can also bring about significant stress and family tension, especially for separated parents. Navigating the complexities of co-parenting during this emotionally charged period can be challenging, whether it’s… Continue Reading >

As the festive season approaches, gift-giving often becomes a central focus. While it can be a joyful experience, it also presents unique challenges for separated families navigating life in two homes. Here are some strategies for managing Christmas gifts across… Continue Reading >

Little things can mean the world to our children, especially during significant life changes. Reflecting on past Christmases, I’ve noticed how my kids have been affected by what seemed like the smallest changes to me. One year, I suggested setting… Continue Reading >

by Dr Moira Junge Health Psychologist and CEO, Sleep Health Foundation Naturally, when it comes to parents and carers there is more focus on the sleep of their babies and children than on their own sleep patterns. This is inevitable… Continue Reading >

Why our children aren’t being set up for success   This might sound intimidating for parents but the theory is sound. We need to stop being so safe and let kids experience risky play scenarios. You see, protecting children from… Continue Reading >

As children grow their outward expression of frustration becomes more controlled because their brain has matured. They become more and more capable of having their tears and thoughts on the inside and using their words to express how they feel… Continue Reading >

By Sarah Smith of Bayside Dietetics www.baysidedietetics.com.au Follow Bayside Dietetics on Facebook   I can still see the love in the room when Sophie* sat down between her parents in my clinic. She was now twelve and having a significant… Continue Reading >