Life stages

Expert advice on food and nutrition for children, managing food allergies and fussy eaters.

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Making a healthy school lunch

This month it’s all about heading back to school. The perennial cry of...

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Avoid pitfalls of gluten-free kids’ parties

For parents of children who cannot have gluten, birthday parties can be an...

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Developing healthy habits in our kids

The Make Every Meal Healthier! theme this month is how to give kids...

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Back to school! The easy formula for a healthy lunchbox

It’s back to school time – an occasion for tears and nostalgia (for...

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Ask the experts: Iron for toddlers

Q: “My 15-month-old daughter is a keen eater and loves to pick up...

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Ask the experts: Getting kids to eat veges

Q: I am feeling the guilt that after my kids had their first...

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Ask the experts: Toddlers and fruit

A toddler who happily eats most vegetables – sounds like a dream come...

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Ask the experts: Milo

Q. "I would like to know if you could give me some advice. How...

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Ask the experts: Guests with allergies

Q: "Help! I have one of my children's friends staying with me and...

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Ask the experts: Vegetarian children

Q: "My 11-year-old boy hates meat – he hates the taste and the...

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21 top tips for school lunches

Stuck for ideas on filling your child’s lunchbox with food that won’t end...

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Fussy eaters: When should you worry?

It’s a common experience for parents to have children reject new or different...

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School lunchbox ideas

Are your kids bored with the same old sandwich? Nutritionist Brooke Longfield offers...

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Food craft: Fruit bunnies

What you'll needtoothpicks1 apple1 carrot1 red grape2 mandarin wedges2 sultanasWhat to doStep 1...

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Fuel for school: Building an ideal lunchbox

Here are five great examples of healthy, tasty school lunches. By nutritionists Zoe...

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Kids’ special: Fat

Did you know fat is a nutrient? It gives us energy and is...

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Kids’ special: Snack attack

What you choose to eat between your main meals can make all the...

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Kids’ special: Water

Water is so important for your health – and all you have to...

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