Did you know that phosphorus can be found in every cell of the human body? This essential mineral is the second most abundant mineral (next to calcium) and makes up about 1% of your total body weight. Without this powerful mineral, kids and adults alike could not function normally. You may ...

What do I need to know about my child's growth?We all remember what it was like to be a kid, the simple things in life were the most exciting, weren't they? Like riding your bike with your friends down the street all afternoon until supper time. Or holding a bake sale for your neighbours on a ...

Is ‘mummy brain' a real thing? If you're like most women, you'll likely feel that pregnancy and early motherhood “does something” to your brain. You feel foggy and forgetful and can't seem to find the right words when in conversation. You might find yourself putting your car keys in the ...

Alright, it's time for the pool! After a lovely lunch, you're ready for a dip with your child. But you have some concerns - Is it true that we should wait a little while after eating before we swim? What food is best before and after swimming? And when should I feed my baby or child before and ...

It's time for an exciting (but messy) milestone in your baby's life - moving onto solid foods! Your baby is probably showing signs that they're ready; they are holding their head up properly, sitting up straight with or without your help, and you've probably noticed how they are showing more ...

When you hear the word ‘diet', you don't automatically think of a child. This is because diets are generally associated with a lifestyle choice that an adult will engage in for the benefit of their overall health and appearance, which often involves losing weight. Nowadays, diets have both ...

 You may have heard the phrase “9 months on, 9 months off”, referring to the timeframe for losing the baby weight you've spent 9 months accumulating.  While this phrase is accurate for some, the time it takes to lose baby weight is different for everyone. Before we go on, we want to point ...

How do food and drink affect my child's teeth?It is often said that a smile says a thousand words, and it may well be true. Whether it's a toothy grin or even a cheeky smirk, there's nothing better than seeing your little one smile! And a smile begins with the teeth, so what could be more ...

As soon as you found out you were pregnant, you stopped drinking, smoking and began to watch what you ate. However, as the months are going on you're realising that eating healthily during pregnancy takes a little more thought and careful planning than you first anticipated. Why is it important ...

As far back as you can remember, you've always loved cooking and you've always loved food. Tomatoey, carb-filled pasta dishes, creamy, delectable macaroni and cheese. And let's not forget the generous roast dinner every Sunday. You simply couldn't imagine life without the company of your ...