food for toddlers
Could fussy eating be genetic?
Imagine if you could put down your child’s fussy eating habits to genes, instead of bad parenting? Well, according to a new study you just might be able to. Fiona Baker reports. more
Toddlers and iron - why it's so important
Why iron is so important in a toddler’s diet and how to make sure they’re having enough. more
My one year old only eats a paleo diet
Shan Cooper converted to paleo five years ago, so when she fell pregnant with her daughter it was a no-brainer that she would continue...more
Signs your fussy eater is doing fine
Got a child that will happily eat nothing but peanut butter sandwiches for a week and worried about him suffering nutrient deficiency...more
When my three-year-old chose to be a vegetarian
Doug Wallen isn’t a vegetarian, nor is his wife, but when their three-year-old son no longer wanted to eat meat, they chose...more
Fruit straps: are they a healthy snack?
If you’re like many parents, finding quick and healthy snacks for your child is a constant battle. Catherine Saxelby looks...more
Allison Tait reports that nearly a quarter of Australia’s kids are overweight or obese and parents are largely baffled as...more
Nutritionist and dietitian Catherine Saxelby explains how to choose healthy snacks and why snacking is good for kids. more
Could the secret to getting kids to eat their be vegies be better marketing? Do junk food marketers have a lesson for nutritionists?...more
What does a serve of food mean for a toddler?
Want to know just how much your toddler should be eating? And what constitutes a food serve for kids aged one-to-three years? This...more
Toddlers are notoriously fussy eaters, but are vitamin supplements the answer? Melanie Hearse shares her tips on how to get your...more
Fussy eating and toddlers go hand in glove – one could almost say it’s a developmental stage! Here are some great tips from...more
