Oat & Coconut Slice Ingredients Wholemeal self-raising flour – 250g Rolled oats – 1 cup Baking powder – 1/2 tsp Desiccated coconut – 3/4 cup Coconut milk – 1/2 cup Eggs – 2 Extra virgin olive oil – 1/3 cup Rice malt syrup – 1/4 cup Fresh pineapple (or other fruit) – to serve … Continued
Why practice Mindfulness and Meditation? Teaching your child meditation and mindfulness from an early age can not only assist them in regulating their emotions in the short term but has been proven to have long term mental health benefits in managing anxiety and stress later in life. It is natural for children to feel anxious … Continued
Every parent aspires to provide the best for their child, particularly when it comes to their heart health. Did you know that the foundation for a healthy heart begins with diet? Certain foods play a crucial role in influencing blood pressure, cholesterol levels, and inflammation – all significant risk factors for heart disease. In … Continued
What is RIE? RIE is a philosophy and organisation founded by infant specialist Magda Gerber. RIE focuses on respectful care for infants and improving care for infants around the world. You will see the influence of the approach in many of our values, beliefs and practices with 0-3 year olds: Relationships are essential to … Continued
1. How are you feeling? It is common for parents to feel a mix of emotions ahead of their child’s first day at childcare. Parents should check in with how they are feeling ahead of this milestone and speak with other parents. Be mindful of how you talk about your feelings when your child … Continued
What is Asthma? Asthma is a health problem that makes it difficult to breathe. It can cause episodes of wheezing, shortness of breath, chest tightness and coughing, particularly in the early morning and evening. Some people compare the symptoms of asthma to breathing through a straw. This happens because airways in the lungs become inflamed … Continued
Ingredients 3 cups wholemeal flour 2 tsp ground ginger 1 tsp ground cinnamon 1 tsp baking soda ¼ tsp nutmeg 170g butter, softened ¾ cup brown sugar ½ cup golden syrup 1 egg 1 tsp vanilla extract Icing to decorate (optional) Method Combine flour, ginger, cinnamon, baking soda and nutmeg in a large bowl … Continued
In today’s digital age we are constantly connected to the online world with access to digital media virtually anywhere, anytime. But what does this mean for the growth and development of our children? Dr Kristy Goodwin shares 9 helpful questions that you can address to determine if your child’s screen-time is healthy or detrimental, … Continued
Have you heard the old saying ‘there’s no such thing as bad weather, only inappropriate clothing?’. A healthy child’s immune system will actually protect them from colds, no matter the weather, so why not pop on your wet weather gear and head outside to play! Playing outside in the rain is not only fun … Continued
Knowing when to introduce solids to your baby’s diet and what particular foods to start with can be confusing. If you’re looking for reliable, science-based advice, Alex and Anna from The Biting Truth have compiled the latest guidelines around introducing solids. What’s the go with Breastfeeding? It is ideal to exclusively breastfeed for the … Continued
