Lunches can be a challenge for many of us parents; as they need to be premade and portable; yet they also need to be tasty and nutritious as well as being easy to eat and eat quickly. Below are my top tips for making school lunches your child will actually eat
How to raise intuitive eaters Feeding children can be challenging for lots of reasons including: power struggles, fussy eating, frequent snacking and children not eating like the rest of the family. How do we avoid these scenarios which unfortunately are all-too common in many homes?  Well intuitive eating may well provide
Iron is believed to be the single most important  nutrient for babies and toddlers. It’s essential for a number of functions, particularly at this stage of development including brain growth.  Inadequate iron in babies and toddlers can have a significant impact on various aspects of their health, including slower growth and
Better ways to feed toddlers In this article I’d like to briefly go through some common scenarios I see working with parents to reverse clients fussy eating, over the last number of years; with the aim of avoiding fussy eating in toddlers.  Filling up on milk
How to choose school lunch boxes and bottles for children There are so many options for school lunch boxes and water bottles that it can be a bit confusing. So I have compiled some of the factors I recommend when choosing a school lunch box and bottle for children. Easy
What does fussy eating really look like? You may wonder if your child is a fussy eater, whether their eating is too limited or perhaps not limited enough to seek expert advice. To help answer this, here’s just an example of a typical day’s food and drink for one preschooler,
What are the top causes of fussy eating in children? What causes fussy eating in toddlers and children? It maybe one cause or possibly a combination of causes. It can be difficult to know how to help a fussy eater until you get to the cause of what is going
One of the best children’s supplements Eskimo-3 One of the best children’s supplements is Eskimo-3, an essential fat supplement. Essential fats These essential fats are needed by the body (eg like Vitamin C) but cannot be made by the body, and therefore must be consumed (from your diet or supplements).
9 Tips to Encourage Children to Eat Vegetables How to encourage children to eat vegetables is a challenge for many of us parents. Take a look at my 9 expert tips on how to encourage children to eat more vegetables and you could soon see positive changes. Eating right is a skill
Is my child’s fussy eating just a phase? Is my child’s eating just a phase? Many of us worry about our child’s eating and are unsure how best to handle the challenges of a child’s eating. The first 3-4 years of life are particularly important to set the foundation for
How to manage frequent snacking Frequent snacking can be a challenge at the best of times but especially when our children are at home all day during the holidays. What can we do to help our children if they are looking for snacks often?  A schedule for eating. Think
