Parenting Hints and Tips

How to Make Informed Decisions When Traveling with Kids

Travelling Games

Travelling Games Travelling Games - when travelling with kids it pays to be prepared! Take a look at some of these handy tips and games to keep the kids occupied. Pack a portable DVD...

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Lets go on a Staycation!

Lets go on a Staycation! Lets go on a  Staycation! Our tips on making a holiday at home the best holiday you can have! 1. Decide what days you will be holidaying. Devote these...

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Great Apps for Kids

Great Apps for Kids Great Apps for Kids - We asked on our Facebook Page what great apps for kids our followers would recommend to other Wide Bay Parents, here are the results… By far the...

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We survived moving house with kids

We Survived moving house with kids Recently our family moved house. It was the first time my husband and I had moved since having our two children. They say that moving house is one...

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Christmas Budgeting Tips

Christmas Budgeting Tips Experience Christmas by sticking to a budget and you will enjoy it even more! We have put together some great money saving ideas and tips for a fun, family Christmas. Christmas...

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Getting Set for Prep

Getting Set for Prep One of our Wide Bay Kids is heading off to Prep next year. It’s not only an emotional time for us as parents, but it’s also a major change for...

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What to Eat - Australian Dietary Guidelines for Children

What to Eat - Australian Dietary Guidelines for Children Written by Christine Sorbello, Dietitian/Nutritionist Good nutrition is essential for the normal growth and development of children. Childhood is also an important time to establish healthy...

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Healthy snacks for kids

Healthy snacks for kids Written by Christine Sorbello, Dietitian/Nutritionist Making healthy snacks for kids is an important part of a childs’ nutrition. Snacks can help children sustain their energy and concentration as well as meet...

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Healthy lunch box tips for kids

Healthy lunch box tips for kids Kids are so busy, to boost their energy and help them concentrate at school it is important to pack a healthy school lunch box.  I cam across some great...

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Fussy Eaters - Taking the fuss out of mealtimes

Fussy Eaters - Taking the fuss out of mealtimes! Written by Christine Sorbello, Dietitian/Nutritionist Fussy Eaters and mealtime misbehaviour are common in children and extremely frustrating for parents. While it can be tempting to give...

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Healthy drinks for kids

Healthy drinks for kids Written by Christine Sorbello, Dietitian/Nutritionist Encouraging healthy drinks for kids is just as important as what they eat. Just as with food there has been a massive increase in the types...

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Teaching Children about food

Teaching Children about food Written by Christine Sorbello, Dietitian/Nutritionist Teaching children about food and getting them interested in food right from when they are toddlers is key to helping them develop healthy food habits...

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Promoting Healthy Eating Blog Contributors

Promoting Healthy Eating Blog Contributors Good nutrition is a key part of a healthy, productive and quality lifestyle for everyone in the community.  We feel it is important that we have regular contributors on...

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L is for Lunchbox Ideas

  L is for Lunchbox Ideas One of my favourite subjects lunchbox ideas!  Are you facing the second term lunchbox blues? I have always thought that coming up with ideas for lunch boxes is...

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M is for Mother's Day Muffins

M is for Mother's Day Muffins Mmmmm Mother's Day Muffins!! Simple, relaxing and delicious just how I like my Mother's Days. Like most mums, I don't need fancy gifts or extravagant gestures to know...