There’s no denying that children love to snack. Beyond this, most children would probably prefer to graze than sit down to a meal – there is a good reason for this! Children have high energy needs, yet smaller stomachs, meaning they tend to get full quite quickly. Therefore, the best way for them to get … Continued
Let us take the stress out of meal times with a Spring Ham and Veggie Slice recipe that the whole family can enjoy! Serves: 6 Ingredients 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil 1 brown onion, finely diced 2 garlic cloves, crushed 200g ham off the bone, finely chopped 5 zucchinis, grated, excess juice squeezed … Continued
Emotional intelligence (the ability to identify emotions in oneself and others) and emotion regulation (being able to manage feelings, and appropriately express them) go together like peas and carrots. Knowing how you’re feeling, and managing those feelings, are the building blocks of the human emotional experience. What does emotion regulation look like in young children? … Continued
What is Separation Anxiety? According to Dr Kim Shortridge, to understand what separation anxiety means, it is helpful to understand the definition of anxiety, and what it looks like in children. Anxiety is when worries or fears get in the way of daily life and cause distress. Anxiety consists of thoughts, feelings and behaviours. The … Continued
When to start toilet training All children are different and develop at their own pace. Generally, children are ready to start toilet training between 18 months and 4 years of age. However, all children develop in their own time regardless of age. One of the most important aspects to consider is if your child is … Continued
Learn more about how to support good gut health in children. Gut health has become a hot topic in recent years and the discussion is usually about gut microbiome which are the trillions of bacteria that live inside our gut. These bacteria play a key role in keeping children mentally and physically healthy and … Continued
Makes One Loaf Ingredients 2 cups wholemeal flour 1 tsp ground cinnamon 1 tsp vanilla extract 2 mashed bananas ½ cup thawed frozen blueberries 2 lemons zested ¾ cup milk (dairy free or cows) 1/3 cup extra virgin olive oil ¼ cup rice malt syrup Method Preheat oven to 180 degrees Celcius. Line a … Continued
Twisty Tuna Pasta With Cheese Sauce This family favourite is sure to be a hit at dinner time: Ingredients: Spiral pasta (250g) 1/2 cauliflower finely chopped 2 tbsp of extra virgin olive oil 1 finely diced brown onion 2 tsp of minced garlic 1/2 can (420g) of corn kernels 1 cup of thawed, frozen … Continued
Winter has arrived and so has our new seasonal menu! Developed in conjunction with our Dietitians, The Biting Truth, our new menu has been crafted to ensure your child is eating a balanced diet in the colder months whilst still enjoying their favourite foods. You can find the full winter menu on display at … Continued
Helping children to cope with anxiety during the outbreak Reports regarding Coronavirus (COVID-19) continue to dominate the media and our every day conversations. With change and discussions occurring all around them, it is natural for children to have questions or to be experiencing some anxiety. Children will inevitably pick up on the concerns … Continued
