Our world is slowly changing – and for the better. The UK recently banned the use of plastic straws and have made it illegal for any business to use or sell them. Many Australian cafes and restaurants these days supply their patrons with paper or metal straws. We are shifting to a world that is […]
Babies like to be in control at mealtimes – and they usually like to hold their own utensil from very early on! However, it is always best to start your bubba off with finger foods that they can grasp and hold themselves, and then gradually progress to spoons and forks. There is no set time […]
Fussy eating is one of the most common concerns for parents when it comes to their child’s nutrition. And I totally get it, I know first-hand just how frustrating and disheartening it can be. As parents we go to so much effort to provide our kids with nutritious food, only for them to turn their […]
What is Baby-Led Weaning?? Put simply, it means letting your child feed themselves from the very start of their weaning journey. It is a relaxed and unstructured approach where soft pieces of food are offered to bubs to hold in their hand, rather than being spoon fed by an adult. We did Baby-Led Weaning with […]
What a year. No one saw it coming. It saw a lot of hurting and a lot of change in how we live our daily lives. It is easy to look back and see a lot of negatives.But upon the Christmas season there comes a sense of gratitude and nostalgia. I, like so many others […]
Do you find mornings a challenge in your home? So much to do and little time to do it. I completely get it. It can be a struggle to get everyone out the door without any fuss, so I wanted to share some strategies I have implemented in our house that you may like to […]
These days, everyone is jumping on the suction bandwagon. I get that parents want a bowl or plate that sticks because, let’s face it, mealtimes with babies are messy! Put simply, suctioned tableware just isn’t needed. The food throwing phase only lasts such a short time, and although it is frustrating for us as parents […]
Hands up if you are trying to raise health minded kids? My hand is up, and I’m guessing because you’re reading this that yours is, too! We try so hard to start our kids feeding journey in a positive way and aim to continue to do this throughout their childhood. Unfortunately, when we go out […]
Let’s face it, life is busy! Often, we invest so much energy into feeding our little one’s healthy snacks that we can sometimes forget to fuel ourselves and keep us going strong throughout the day. If you’re like me and get ‘hangry,’ then it’s so important to snack on good food throughout the day to […]
Many parents can feel a little anxious when it comes to the several weeks of holidays that are ahead of us. Our routine has turned on its head and it feels like we have to come up with new and exciting ways to entertain the kids – every single day! Here are 6 ways I […]