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.
It’s 9 o’clock at night and your baby has been crying for the last three hours straight. You have checked out the basics – they’re not hungry, the nappy is clean, and you’ve done what feels like 50,000 squats while… Continue Reading >
Type 1 diabetes (T1D) is an autoimmune condition, which the immune system is activated to destroy the cells of the pancreas, which produce insulin. Type 1 diabetes the pancreas stops making insulin because the cells cannot make insulin because they… Continue Reading >
Part 1 on Introducing Solids. Written by Sarah Smith from Bayside Dietetics www.baysidedietetics.com.au Twitter #BaysideDietetic FB Bayside Dietetics Instagram @baysidedietetics “That’s not how we did it”. Usually a catch-cry we attribute to our folks’ generation. But just the… Continue Reading >
Do you ever eat something and think later, ‘why did I eat that?’ We all do it! And it is usually unconscious… I have often caught myself in the pantry having one of those “oh well I’ve already messed up… Continue Reading >
By Sarah Smith from Bayside Dietetics www.baysidedietetics.com.au Please join my facebook Bayside Dietetics or Instagram @baysidedietetics While the Oxford English Dictionary adds around 1000 words per update, I couldn’t find thinspiration nor fitspiration in there. I wonder how they… Continue Reading >
By Sarah Smith, Accredited Practising Dietitian www.baysidedietetics.com.au FB Bayside Dietetics I am stoked by the positive feedback I’ve been receiving about my blog. I’d say the most common reflection I get is parents appreciate the blog as a source… Continue Reading >
“It is not just that my kids are fussy when it comes to dinner, I find myself totally overwhelmed. I am stressed out thinking about getting that meal on the table, I am worried about the kids not eating anything…. Continue Reading >
Everyone will always tell you “all babies are so different!” So how is it that there are so many sleep routines out there that expect every baby to be able to conform to the same feed and sleep time each… Continue Reading >
With a busy pace of life, it’s not hard to feel in a mid-week dinner slump, especially when you have fussy eaters. To make it easier, think about looking at these three mindset-shifts rather than diving into a brand-new recipe… Continue Reading >
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