Tag Archives: eat

“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 >

By Stella Boyd-Ford, Youthrive Dietitian      When children transition to daycare, kindy or school there is so much excitement. However, there are also many new things to take in, and this can be overwhelming for little minds. Amongst these… Continue Reading >

As parents, we constantly make decisions to ensure our children’s well-being. One of the most crucial choices we face is how we feed our babies during their first 1,000 days—a period that profoundly impacts their growth and development. From conception… Continue Reading >

Authors: Stella Boyd-Ford and Emily Easman   Mealtimes can often be stressful for some parents and when a child refuses food or demands alternative meals, parents may become frustrated or concerned that their child is not eating enough. When children… Continue Reading >