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Managing a household with children can feel like hard yakka at the best of times, but when trying to…

There is no doubt that keeping your kids busy is a task of its own. You find them an…

Plant-based nutrition has been gaining popularity around the world, and for good reason. As our kids grow and develop,…

Before we all sleep, we want to be relaxed so that the moment we touch the pillow our eyes…

Ambient community noise, like road noise, machinery, and even ordinary neighbourhood sounds, can affect people’s mental and physical health….

“If you’re always racing to the next moment, what happens to the one that you’re in?” Nanette Mathews Go…

When your child begins to experience growing pains, it can not only become a cause for concern (especially if…

Next time when you ask your children to ‘Eat your greens’, try to say ‘Eat your rainbow’ instead!  The…

You are what you eat.” I am sure you’ve heard this saying before. In other words, if you eat…

We typically think of overcoming overeating as serious drudgery involving boring restrictions – and how long can anyone stick…

There’s nothing quite like a screaming toddler having a tantrum in the supermarket aisle. The screams reverberate around the…

This is one of the favorite themes and we cover daily in Zzleep My Baby, what happens in the…

Food intolerances are increasingly common, affecting kids and adults alike.  While allergies tend to be caused by a handful…

2020 was a tough year. No embellishments required, last year, for the lack of a better word, was, well,…

Bedtime routines are recommended at all ages and if we start introducing them as children are young it is …

Anita Tait, Accredited Practising Dietitian, Microba. Summer is well and truly in full swing and many parents may be…

I was 33 when I had my first son, Chase. It was a time that should have been the…

Kids Occupational Therapists at Fired Up People say “When you think about promoting your child’s motor skills, cooking might…

Our kids are young explorers, and no matter how well we protect them, sooner or later they meet with…

Before you go further, please know that as I am writing this I have no real idea as to…

Sydney’s spring this year has been rainy. I don’t mind so much because I know how important rain is…

Of all the things in life that you are probably most unprepared for, it’s becoming a parent for the…

The concept of positive reinforcement can have a dramatic impact on how a child views the world. Positivity is,…

When is the right time to teach gratitude in children, and  is it even possible to teach gratitude?  The…

Author and psychiatrist, M. Scott Peck, penned these opening words of his bestselling book, The Road Less Traveled, over…

“Get them started when they’re young.”  If you have a kid or know anyone else who has one, you’re…

There is no surprise that one of the foods that kids usually struggle to eat is veggies. It’s not…

Getting the most out of your children’s swimming lessons is important. One way to ensure this is to make…

Parents often tend to have busy work schedules which may limit the time they spend with their kids. I…

Natural Products are all the rage nowadays. It’s trendy, hip and firmly sets you as one of the in-crowd….

In today’s society bullying has become a common part of childhood. In countries throughout the world national surveys indicate…

We all know how adorable children can be with their big eyes, cute smiles, rosy cheeks and innocent looks….

Children engaging in any activity really comes down to their self-esteem.  In a nutshell, your child’s self-esteem is their…

It can be hard enough to feed a family, but it is even harder when your dietary requirements differ….

Boosting the immune system of your kids is not a trend, but a must. Especially now, during these unprecedented…

We have to admit it, times have changed since we were kids.  I’m thirty-*cough* years old, and instead of…

During my teaching career, I often had to coach the softball team and hold tryouts to select who would…

 An anxious child needs to build on their confidence and know that someone is there for them – that…

Sports like swimming aren’t just about competition. Participating in these activities can help children develop important life skills that…

Your toddler decides that the middle of the shopping centre is the best place to have a meltdown— you…

One Bowl Muffins for the whole family  As the mother of a Coeliac child who is also lactose intolerant,…

Winter is on its way and with Covid19 related issues still doing the rounds on every news channel, skipping…

The term is coming to an end and chaos and uncertainty abound. With the reality of school closures now…

It was 4:30 in the afternoon, and I’d taken Mitchell shopping after school. Both he and I were tired,…

As the seasons change, so do our appetites for certain foods – and our kids aren’t any different. Winter…

If it’s green, they won’t eat it. Peas? Eek! Broccoli? Yuck! How do we make green the new yum?…

With so many diet variations bombarding us every day from Paleo, vegan, keto, plant based, Mediterranean, Intermittent fasting …….

I am sure we have all witnessed what happens at birthday parties these days where games like pass the…

I hear parents of teens tell me “it’s like one day they went to bed and the next day…

For adults, we typically connect over a cuppa. But connecting with kids is more likely to be across a…

It’s really hard to feed children well today for a number of reasons. Here are four of them plus…

What grinds my gears about kids joining the gym with little to no coaching or proper supervision is that…

Take a moment to think back to when Aunty Flow paid her first visit. Did you know what was…

Is there a project your child knows they should start, but they can’t seem to motivate himself to begin?…

Picture this: you’re sitting at your work desk, the clock strikes 3.30pm, and suddenly your sweet tooth is desperately…

I recently caught up with a group of friends at a local café and soon found myself fielding a…

The nature of children’s health around the world is changing. There is now a ‘new morbidity’ occurring, with obesity,…

Summer is such a great time to eat clean. It’s the perfect time to get in shape so you…