Things that go Bump in the Night

Things that go Bump in the Night

Your fun filled toddler has eventually started to sleep beautifully in the night and you’re loving the peaceful nights, only to be woken up at 11pm with him screaming! The most likely things is that he’s had his first night terror. What are night terrors?...
Creating Healthy Eaters

Creating Healthy Eaters

  This is absolutely one of my favourite quotes because it’s just so true! What our children eat has a huge impact on their health and well-being including growth, development, sleep, behaviour and mood. Eating calories isn’t enough, it’s about...
Is your child getting enough sleep?

Is your child getting enough sleep?

Not many parents will answer ‘yes’ to this question! I’m lucky to have two ‘good sleepers’ but even they go through periods of bad sleep when I feel like a walking zombie. So what exactly are ‘good sleepers’? How much should...
Boosting Brain Power!

Boosting Brain Power!

As kids settle into the new school year it’s natural for us to want them to be prepared and ready to take on the challenges of the year. A big part of this means being ready to learn. Good nutrition is vital for brain development and functioning. It’s about what fuel...
My Top 10 Iron Rich Foods

My Top 10 Iron Rich Foods

Iron is one of the most important nutrients of childhood and the majority of children I test are iron deficient. This is usually due to a combination of the high demand that growing bodies have as well as poor dietary intake. Sometimes children can also have specific...