Tag Archives: children

Plastic Free July inspires people to be part of the solution to reducing plastic pollution. This annual event is a great opportunity to engage young children in exploring the topic and join with their community to create momentum and tackle… Continue Reading >

Quite a few years ago I was listening to talk back radio on a long road trip to help keep me awake and alert. The radio announcer was talking about relationships between estranged parents and children and was inviting people… Continue Reading >

So often with new babies, the focus is on breastfeeding, developmental milestones and sleep, and new parents are often in the dark about teeth care for their bubs. For Dental Health Week (August 1-7), the Australian Dental Association (ADA) is… Continue Reading >

Sleeping difficulties in children are not uncommon,(1) and we know what a lack of sleep can do to us. It makes everyone more irritable and sensitive.(2) It reduces our ability to provide the care we want due to being too… Continue Reading >

By Sarah Smith from Bayside Dietetics Have you heard the one about the adult who was cured of fatigue and tummy pain by making sure their gut was “healthy”? Kids can have these symptoms too but may struggle to communicate… Continue Reading >

Before I had kids, I thought there was no way a child of mine was going to be a fussy eater.  Firstly, I love food – all food (well, almost!) – and secondly, I thought since I knew all about… Continue Reading >

There’s no doubt moving through the tantrum phase of early childhood is tough on parents. Waiting out it out until the emotions pass, trying to support your child to find the words to express how they’re feeling. But getting through… Continue Reading >

There’s no doubt that we live in a brave new world of acceptance around gender and that it’s our children who are leading the charge. Around 7-years ago, there seemed to be a tipping point with all LGBTIQIA+ awareness but… Continue Reading >

As a busy mum, how do you keep yourself motivated to exercise when we have other priorities like household chores, work, and taking care of children? Well, I am here to share some tips on how to fit exercise into… Continue Reading >

“You’ll be ok!”, “Don’t cry, its alright”. These are human responses to our children when they are upset. They are well meaning phrases that can pop out of our mouths automatically, they come from a place of wanting to protect… Continue Reading >