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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…

It is kind of crazy how us, adults, looking for a calm family life, so often find ourselves rushing…

You’ve probably heard a fair bit about sugar lately, and how bad it is for our health. There are…

Proper nutrition is very important to all of us but is especially important for children as they’re going through…

Meal prepping is an important step towards living a healthier and fit life. This is especially true, not only…

Our busy lifestyles are relentlessly stressful leaving us feeling overwhelmed, emotionally drained, and unable to meet the constant demands…

Good gut health has an impact on our lives in so many ways, ranging from physical, emotional and social…

We live in a super-connected world, where technology has forced our attention span down to less than 3 seconds….

Does your child play sport and has a coach to teach them the skills and tactics to develop and…

Parenting in this modern age is hard. We have so many competing demands for our time and attention. Our…

As a parent, you’ve probably had the experience of being greeted by grumpy, irritable children at afternoon school pickup. …

Regular camping and hiking is already challenging, and with kids, it can even be a bit more challenging than…

Organic Products are often expensive, and even if we convince ourselves to give them a go, we’re often left…

As a mum of 2 crazy boys, cooking a healthy family dinner is nothing short of chaotic, or at…

The “village” it took to raise a child used to be grandmothers, grandfathers and aunties, and uncles, brothers and…

With so many ‘diet’ and ‘weight loss’ myths, fads and mistruths circulating around the different media platforms, it’s little…

Who’s familiar with the Monday Blues? It’s that sense of dread that rolls in late in the afternoon on…