Parenting Toddler (12 - 36 months) Health

Health

The effects of screen time on children

Baby (3 - 12 months)

The effects of screen time on children
Not all screen time is equal. What helps, what harms, and what parents can control.
The hidden tooth decay epidemic. How to protect your child’s teeth

Children (3 - 12 years)

The hidden tooth decay epidemic. How to protect your child’s teeth
What to eat, what to limit, and the routines that best protect your child’s teeth
Are allergies during childhood linked to the gut microbiome?

Baby (3 - 12 months)

Are allergies during childhood linked to the gut microbiome?
Emerging research suggests gut bacteria may shape allergy risk. Here’s what we know so far
Does Omega-3 affect children’s behaviour? The link between fish intake and kindness

Children (3 - 12 years)

Does Omega-3 affect children’s behaviour? The link between fish intake and kindness
Can what your child eats influence empathy and behaviour? Exploring the link between omega-3 and social development.
How to support your child’s gut health and immunity

Food and Nutrition

How to support your child’s gut health and immunity
The role of fibre, fermented foods, hydration and lifestyle in building a healthy gut microbiome.
Why does my child only eat beige food?

Food and Nutrition

Why does my child only eat beige food?
Why children often prefer “beige foods”, what this means nutritionally, and how to build variety without pressure.
Is tap water safe to drink?

Baby (3 - 12 months)

Is tap water safe to drink?
Examining tap water safety and how it compares with bottled and filtered water.
Baby food pouches under the spotlight

Food and Nutrition

Baby food pouches under the spotlight
The facts behind the headlines and what they really mean for your baby.
Food allergies and intolerances in children. Signs, symptoms and diagnosis

Food and Nutrition

Food allergies and intolerances in children. Signs, symptoms and diagnosis
How to recognise the warning signs, understand testing options, and know when to seek specialist support.
Probiotics for children. What parents should know

Food and Nutrition

Probiotics for children. What parents should know
When they may help, which strains have evidence, and how to use them safely alongside antibiotics.
When is it more than picky eating?

Food and Nutrition

When is it more than picky eating?
How to recognise feeding difficulties that may need extra support
Foods to relieve toddler constipation

Food and Nutrition

Foods to relieve toddler constipation
Everyday foods that help soften stools and support regular poos, plus simple swaps that make a difference.
Peanut allergies in babies and children and early treatment options

Food and Nutrition

Peanut allergies in babies and children and early treatment options
Worried about introducing peanuts? How to do it safely, spot symptoms, and understand the latest treatment options.
The dangers of slushy drinks for kids

Food and Nutrition

The dangers of slushy drinks for kids
Fun, colourful… and potentially dangerous. The hidden risk in slushy drinks every parent should know about.
Should you give your child magnesium supplements? A dietitian’s guide

Children (3 - 12 years)

Should you give your child magnesium supplements? A dietitian’s guide
With all the hype, it’s easy to wonder if this supplement truly lives up to expectations and whether it’s even necessary.
Feeding young children in a processed food world.

Food and Nutrition

Feeding young children in a processed food world.
Not all baby foods are created equal. What parents need to know about ultra-processed foods and hidden sugars.