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Lana Hirth, Accredited Practising Dietitian Does food impact your mood? With more than 1 in 7 new mums and up to 1 in 10 new dads experiencing postnatal depression (PANDA, 2021), it’s worth exploring all options that can help to… Continue Reading >

I work with many families of toddler-age children (2.5-5yrs) as this is a common age for sleep issues to arise. There are a number of factors that can lead to these issues: Decreasing/eliminating day naps; Transitioned to a ‘big kid’… Continue Reading >

Working whilst pregnant doesn’t have to be a dreaded activity, it doesn’t have to be hard, it can be easy and fun. For the majority of us, there are so many activities within our control to support us to work… Continue Reading >

How young should you encourage children to start household chores? As parents we constantly look to others, fellow parents and experts alike, to confirm that we’re ‘doing it right’. Nutrition, milestones, health, schooling, extra-curricular activities – how much, when, and… Continue Reading >

We are currently in the midst of winter here in Australia which means we are officially in cold and flu season on top of fighting the Covid-19 pandemic. So what are some ways to ensure your immune system stays in… Continue Reading >

Every pre-pregnancy checklist will always include pre-natal vitamins, a GP check up and maybe even a dental check up… But what very few of them include (in fact I would go so far as to say none of them!) is… Continue Reading >

According to Australia’s leading health and wellness expert, Dr Vincent, Australia is facing a nutrition emergency. “I am deeply concerned about the declining state of many people’s health. The reality is that with the cost of living soaring, many people… Continue Reading >

As the chill of winter sets in, maintaining your family’s health and wellness becomes paramount. Here are some essential steps and tips to ensure everyone stays in top health throughout the cooler months. Firstly, prioritising a balanced diet is crucial. Opt… Continue Reading >

“I put such healthy options on his plate, like peas and carrots! By now he has had a great deal of exposure but still will not eat them, it is so disheartening!”, Carol said to me. “All he does is… Continue Reading >

It is pretty common knowledge that a mum’s health and what she eats during pregnancy is important, but what about before pregnancy? Preconception care allows both mums and dads the opportunity to have a pretty significant impact on fertility, pregnancy outcomes,… Continue Reading >