Simple and Healthy Christmas Treats to Make with Children
Christmas is the perfect time to bring children into the kitchen and create festive treats that are both fun and healthy. Here are some delightful recipes you can...
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Healthy Christmas Snack Ideas for Pre-schoolers
While it’s easy to get caught up in the excitement of indulging in sugary sweets and rich snacks during the Christmas period, it’s also essential to ensure children...
Healthy Spring Snacks: 5 Fresh and Fun Recipes for Children
Spring is in full swing, and with it comes a bounty of fresh fruits, veggies, and vibrant flavours that are perfect for creating healthy, delicious snacks for...
Introducing new foods to children
Picky eaters, sensitive taste buds, and the ever-present fear of a mealtime meltdown can make introducing new foods seem like an uphill battle. As parents, one of...
Introducing new foods to children in childcare settings
In a childcare setting, the introduction of new foods can be a delightful journey filled with opportunities for discovery and development. Encouraging a diverse and...
The Art of Instilling Healthy Eating Habits in Your Child’s Daily Routine
In the whirlwind of modern life, ensuring that children develop healthy eating habits is more crucial than ever. The choices they make now will not only impact...
Healthy Lunch Box Snacks
Lunch box snacks are an important part of your child’s diet. Healthy snacks are a great way to meet your child’s extra nutritional needs for optimal growth between meals. Snacks also ensure there are regular tops-up of food available for your child to stay energised and primed with enough fuel to power through the day.
Building a Healthy Lunchbox
Packing a healthy lunch box for your child can feel like an overwhelming task. The food we include in our child’s lunch box can contribute up to one-third of their daily intake of nutrients, talk about pressure! So how can we feel confident that our child’s lunchbox has the nutritious food they need? A great place to start is the “go”, “grow” and “glow” method.
A Winter Classic: Sausage Hotpot with Mashed Potato
Sausage and mash is a classic combination, providing the perfect option for a warm, hearty meal. We created it at Young Academics Early Learning Centre, and it sure was a favourite amongst the little ones. Here is the simple recipe for parents and their little chefs to try.
Miss Mary’s Cornbread
Have some (baking) fun this weekend and make your very own berry cornbread.
Miss Mary’s recipe is one of our favourites, as it’s extremely simple, and the delicious end product is light, fluffy and full of flavour, making it the perfect sweet treat for your morning or afternoon tea.