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Most parents don’t realise this… but your child’s relationship with food doesn’t actually start at the dinner table.

It starts long before the first bite. Long before the first refusal. Even before they can talk about what they like or don’t like.

From the womb through the first 1000 days, your child is already learning about taste, safety, and food comfort — shaped quietly by exposure, repetition, and what they see at home every day.

So if you’ve ever felt stuck in the “picky eating” phase, or wondered why your child refuses foods they used to eat… there’s actually a lot more going on beneath the surface.

This isn’t about pressure or perfection. It’s about understanding what’s really driving your child’s eating — and how small, calm shifts can make a big difference over time.

Worth a read if mealtimes have ever felt harder than they should be.

👉 Read the full article on Kiddipedia

When our children are anxious, it doesn’t always look like worry. Sometimes it looks like tummy aches, meltdowns, school refusal, irritability or complete emotional shutdown.

This powerful, research-backed article explores how mindfulness, breathing, grounding and nervous system regulation can help children feel calmer, safer and more emotionally supported — both at home and at school.

Inside, discover 5 practical mindfulness tools backed by Australian experts and neuroscience, including breathing exercises, grounding techniques, movement-based calming strategies and emotional regulation support for anxious kids and teens.

A must-read for every parent navigating childhood anxiety. 💛

👻🎃 Spook-tacular Halloween Recipes from McKenzie’s 🕸️🧁

Halloween is creeping closer, and it’s time to whip up some boo-tiful treats the whole family will love! 👻
Get your little monsters in the kitchen and create McKenzie’s Batty Cupcakes 🦇 and Bloody Cupcakes ❤️ — fun, easy, and ready in under an hour! Perfect for trick-or-treat parties or a frightfully delicious night at home. 🍫🕷️

✨ Get the full recipes and download McKenzie’s free recipe eBooklets today!

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By stimulating your child’s senses, (touch, smell, taste, vestibular, proprioception, sight and hearing) you are helping them flourish in all areas of development. Sensory activities facilitate exploration and help children to make connections through their senses and the world in… Continue Reading >