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When children transition to daycare, kindy, or school, it’s an exciting yet challenging milestone. New routines, environments, and experiences await, and this can sometimes feel overwhelming for little ones. One of the most significant changes they’ll face is their eating routine, especially with the introduction of lunchboxes. While the excitement of starting school or daycare is thrilling, adjusting to the new mealtime schedule can take some time. It’s normal for children to be hesitant about trying new foods or even sticking to familiar ones until they feel more settled. But with a little guidance and preparation, you can make lunchtime a stress-free and enjoyable experience.

Summer is here and whether we like it or we don’t, we have to enjoy it with the kids around, especially now that it’s the holidays. One of the things that the whole family enjoys doing whether you are indoors… Continue Reading >

Dr Tanya Unni AMTAN Medical Centre, Pimpama, Gold Coast   Weight gain is a natural part of pregnancy but how much is too much? First of all, let’s put a myth to bed. The notion of ‘eating quantity for two’… Continue Reading >

“My child is a stubborn fussy eater”, is a comment I hear all the time in my work as a fussy eater specialist. Stubbornness is a fascinating personality trait that may deliver long-term benefits[i], but in the meantime, parents are… Continue Reading >

By Flavia Fayet-Moore and Sinead Storch from www.foodiscool.com    Who are our toddlers and preschoolers in 2024? Let us introduce you to Gen Alpha. Born in 2010 or later, they are the Millennials’ children and the first generation who will be… Continue Reading >

Tips from Oliver’s Dietitian Natalie Sharpe There is always a certain period where kids can tend to be fussy when it comes to eating. No matter where you go or the different cuisines you try, it can be challenging to… Continue Reading >

Deciding what to have for dinner can sometimes be overwhelming for busy families. It involves more than cooking; it is about planning, finding a recipe, budgeting, managing time, shopping, washing, chopping, cooking, setting up the table, and cleaning. It sounds… Continue Reading >

From cooking different meals so everyone will eat something, stressing over what your toddler is (or isn’t) eating, and not to mention getting them to the table in the first place – mealtimes can very quickly become very complicated and… Continue Reading >

For busy moms, it might feel like there is never any downtime, let alone time to eat. Moms are most likely to eat on the run, they have very little time to enjoy their own meals and often feel cheated… Continue Reading >

Moving onto solids is always a fun and exciting time. You get to start playing around with different flavours and textures with your twins or triplets and they get to make a huge mess with food everywhere. The decision to… Continue Reading >