What are nutrients and what do they do? How to answer kid’s “why?” questions around food

As parents, understanding the nutrients in food can help us not only in our confidence of providing a nourishing diet to our family, but also be a pretty fun way to bring discussion around food at the table without the… Continue Reading >

I cannot stand eating with my children 

What you can and cannot control at the dinner table Is dinner stressing you? Perhaps you even dread it! You may remember a time when dinner was bliss. After a day at work, you would catch up with friends or… Continue Reading >

How camping can benefit the whole family

Every family (with kids) should go camping! That’s a big call and I know not everyone likes camping, but when done properly family camping trips can really tick all the boxes required for the physical and mental development of children… Continue Reading >

Not all Egg replacers are created equal

As any mum of a child with egg allergies or anaphylaxis knows not all egg replacers were created equal. A Chia seed “egg” is not great at allowing cakes to rise, but bicarb & vinegar is awesome. But then bicarb… Continue Reading >

Peanut Butter Pancakes

Keep the kids from monkeying around these school holidays with some fun and easy cooking. Plus, these delicious and low sugar snacks will keep their energy levels from fluctuating. For a quick and scrumptious fix, try this 5 step Peanut… Continue Reading >

Toys and Gender

For many years retail stores have marketed toys and clothes to specific genders because it’s an easier way for them to reach their target buyers, but this has led to parents and often children feeling like they should only play… Continue Reading >

How cooking can help children with anxiety

By Chris Dickson, Youthrive Psychologist   Today, children are growing up in a whole new world. The boom in technology means that children are facing a lot of new difficulties that their parents never grew up with. Children are now… Continue Reading >

Fun school holiday recipes from Mumma’s Country Kitchen & CSR Sugar

Are you running out of activities to do with the kids these school holidays? It’s time to bring back fond memories by cooking up a storm in the kitchen with the kids! These delicious and fun recipes are in collaboration… Continue Reading >

Butterscotch Apple Pie from CSR

CSR has come together to create a delicious Butterscotch Apple Pie recipe. This recipe is a scrumptious take on the classic apple pie and is bound to satisfy any dessert lover.   Ingredients 4 sheets defrosted shortcrust pastry or 250g… Continue Reading >

Self-care is a foundation of strength as a parent

I believe that we should take care of ourselves as well as others. I don’t think taking care of others, including our kids, all the time and putting our needs and wants last is a sustainable way to live as… Continue Reading >