The Role of Dad

Modern dads are playing a bigger role in the family unit. Bygone generations have lowered the bar of what a ‘good’ dad is to a rate that it’s hard to be publicly judged as a ‘bad’ dad – this needs… Continue Reading >

First and Lasts, Setting the Stage for our Growth

The first child, the first smiles, the first time you become a Mother, Father, Aunty, Grandparent. The beginning of toilet training, and first drawing, first tooth, first day at day care and school. Mixed in with these firsts become the… Continue Reading >

Benefits of 3D and 2D Art for Children

What are the benefits of 2D and 3D art for children? Whether a 3D model or a 2D drawing, creating art is a great way to develop these skills and more and encourage imagination, problem-solving, and creativity.

How supplementation can help your child to thrive

It is now commonplace to walk down the health aisle of your supermarket and be faced with a wall of ‘kids dietary supplements. From gummies to bars, powders and shakes, the choices are overwhelming for any parent. But does your… Continue Reading >

Top 6 Affirmations to Say to Your Child Every Day to Look After their Mental Wellbeing and Develop Tools to Cope with Life’s Ups and Downs

By Charlotte Ziff   To live a happy and fulfilled life first we must have a positive mindset. What we think we will become. Building a strong mindset is linked to the language we will create our belief systems of… Continue Reading >

A response to recent reports about the Dangers of Vegan Eating for Infants and Children

By Sarah Smith of Bayside Dietetics www.baysidedietetics.com.au Facebook Bayside Dietetics Instagram BaysideDietetic   There has been a strong media reaction to a recent study that looked at the impact of vegan and vegetarian diets in children. I have written a… Continue Reading >

Is My Newborn Baby Putting on Enough Weight?

Weight gain: In the few days after birth, it is normal for your baby to lose up to 10% of their birth weight. Healthy babies that are feeding well will usually get back to birth weight by 2 weeks of… Continue Reading >

My Fussy Eater reduces me to tears

Reduce the difficulties you face with your fussy eating child. Every now and then, it dawns on me how the lives of parents of fussy eaters are negatively affected. Parents struggle, they are often overwhelmed.  A few days ago I… Continue Reading >

Your Thyroid and Fertility

Did you know that your thyroid can be directly linked to your fertility? Your thyroid is a gland in your neck that is responsible for controlling, many bodily functions. This gland produces hormones that help to control your body’s metabolic… Continue Reading >

Knocked knees and bowed legs

Many parents may not be aware that bowed legs and knocked knees are a common condition that forms part of a child’s normal bony growth and bony development.  Here is what you need to know about knocked knees and bowed… Continue Reading >