Helping children to cope with anxiety during the outbreak Reports regarding Coronavirus (COVID-19) continue to dominate the media and our every day conversations. With change and discussions occurring all around them, it is natural for children to have questions or to be experiencing some anxiety. Children will inevitably pick up on the concerns … Continued
Developed in conjunction with our Dietitians, The Biting Truth, our summer menu has been crafted to ensure your child is eating a balanced diet and enjoying their favourite foods. Here are the recipes for our Strawberry Muffins and Thai Basil Beef and Veggie Bowls for you to make at home. Strawberry Muffins Serves: 10 … Continued
Between the age of 1 and 3 years, children are at a significant stage in their cognitive, mental and physical development. Did you know that toddlers need the same variety of nutrient-rich foods as older children and adults, just in smaller quantities? Our in-house Dietitians Anna and Alex share the recommended nutritional guidelines to … Continued
Mood and Food Our in-house Dietitians Anna and Alex explain how you can support your child’s mood through good nutrition. As Dietitians, some of the most common concerns we hear from parents regarding their children’s mood include irritability, aggression, lack of concentration, mood swings, low energy, hyperactivity, and just plain poor behaviour. There are many … Continued
Why is it important to get your child eating more veggies? Do you find yourself having to play a game of hide and seek when preparing meals for your child – hiding spinach in smoothies, mushrooms in pasta sauce and packing zucchini into frittata? While this strategy can be helpful to get your child eating … Continued
At Only About Children, we believe that promoting the development of independence in children enables them to become active participants in their own learning as well as active and confident members in their community. Here are our top 8 age-appropriate tips that you can try at home with your toddler as you encourage independence. … Continued
Article written by our Only About Children Children’s Services Curriculum Advisor, Jenny Kable. Jenny is also a popular Early Childhood blogger with her over 200k Facebook fans on Let Children Play. Exploring our everyday world Squish, squelch, spin, splash, squeeze, bang, run, scoop, shake, drop, smear, toss, spray, and ooze – toddlers absolutely delight in … Continued
Below are are 6 favourite Brain Boosting foods, and ways that you can include these foods in your child’s diet: 1. Eggs as Brain Boosting Foods Eggs contain choline, a vitamin that plays an integral role in the creation of memory cells within the brain. Just one egg yolk is enough for children to meet … Continued
Prepare yourself as well as your child There are things you can do to help yourself prepare for your child starting school. Things like setting up before and after school care services, if you will be using them, and thinking through the logistics of your new drop-off routine. Especially if it will mean multiple … Continued
Many of us educators are faced daily with heavy workloads and lengthy commutes while managing a busy schedule at home. These stresses can quickly build up and damage our mental health. Fortunately, there are steps you can take to safeguard your mental well-being and return to a state of calm and happiness. Below … Continued
