Paediatric nutrition

Tantrums at the Table: How to Handle Challenging Behaviors at Mealtimes

Tantrums at the Table: How to Handle Challenging Behaviors at Mealtimes There is no shortage of challenges we face from our children at mealtimes that test our patience, such as making faces...

Supplements and Children: Are They Necessary?

Supplements and Children: Are They Necessary?  “Does my youngster require a nutritional supplement?” As a dietitian, this is one of the most frequently asked questions by concerned...

Nutrition and ADHD in children

Nutrition and ADHD in children Diet is frequently left out of the dialogue or suggested as a ‘last resort’ in helping to treat symptoms of ADHD and behavioural problems in children. While...

Diet Culture Dropout: The Best Feeding Advice for New Parents

I’m on a quest to help you rediscover the pleasure that should come with eating. I don’t want you to miss out on memories of your motherhood or your children’s childhood because of...

Using Food Play to Encourage Picky Eaters

I know how difficult it may be to have fussy eaters at home; not just as a mother, but also as a Senior Consultant Nutritionist and Dietitian with over 17 years of experience in child nutrition. We...

Dietary needs of Children During the Pandemic

Dietary needs of Children During the Pandemic: The second wave of Covid-19 has distressed the nation like never before. The number of active cases and deaths are making people relentless and the...

How to Manage Eating Disorders Among Teenagers

Are you concerned about eating disorders in your teenage kid? Read on to understand what factors contribute to eating disorders among teenagers and what strategies you can adopt to prevent them. When...

Type 1 Diabetes in Kids

Type 1 diabetes is a condition in which the body is no longer able to produce an important hormone (insulin). As a result, the level of sugar in the blood remains higher than normal. High blood sugar...

Baby’s First Foods: How to Introduce Solids

Feeding your baby his or her first solid food is a major milestone. Most babies begin eating soft foods when they are about 6 months old. By the time they are 10-11 months old, the baby starts eating...