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Handwashing Refresher
Handwashing before handling food is one of the most essential food safety practices. While this may seem like basic knowledge to most,...
Oct 9, 20247 min read


Your questions answered by a Speechie
During Speech Pathology Week, we held a webinar inviting people to submit questions to our Speechies regarding all things Speech and...
Aug 30, 20249 min read


Uncovering the Link between Nutrition and Child Behaviour
Have you ever had your mind boggled over the mystery of how little ones seem to have boundless energy one moment and then suddenly crash...
Aug 22, 20244 min read


Nurturing healthy bones in growing children for a lifetime of strength
Childhood is the biggest opportunity to build strong bones for life. It sets a solid foundation for future bone health. Most of our bone...
Aug 12, 20244 min read


Scoops of Joy: The Sweet World of Ice Cream
A scoop of ice cream is like taking a delightful journey through a frozen wonderland, where each bite is a moment of pure bliss. But what...
Jul 17, 20244 min read


RECIPE: Chicken, Leek & Potato Soup for children
Delve into this mouthwatering nutrient-rich heartwarming soup. This soup brings adequate protein from the chicken and filling that veggie...
Jun 24, 20242 min read


Slurping up the Health Benefits of Soups
Soups are a great addition to any diet, anytime of the year. But there’s something about the cooler months, that makes soup extra...
Jun 24, 20246 min read


Fussy Eating Tricks
From our Lunch from a Dietitian series of Webinar, our latest episode covers Fussy Eating Tricks for Parents and Childcare Educators....
Jun 21, 20241 min read


Un-glueing Gluten
The phrase “gluten-free” has taken over and become common everyday lingo with one person after another swearing by this new diet,...
May 29, 20244 min read


Believe it or Nut: Peanut Allergies are a Big Deal
In a world where peanuts are widely used in cuisines and snacks, the mention of them can send shivers down the spine of those living with...
May 27, 20246 min read


Egg Allergies - What You Need to Know
Having an egg allergy is one of the most common allergies to have, especially for infants and young children. With symptoms ranging from...
May 24, 20246 min read


Managing Food Allergies under PEAL
The welcomed change to allergen label on food products is here called Plain English Allergen Labelling or PEAL. PEAL has now been...
May 23, 20241 min read


Moo-ve over Allergies: Navigating life without Milk
A world without milkshakes, cheese platters or the joy of dunking cookies into a glass of milk. This may be a reality for some due to a...
May 15, 20245 min read


Lactose Intolerance: The Dairy Dilemma
Lactose intolerance is a rather common food intolerance that occurs when the body can’t digest lactose properly. Lactose is a type of...
Apr 24, 20244 min read


When Sensory Issues Impact Food and Eating in Children
For children with sensory issues, introducing new foods can be a difficult and uncomfortable journey. This is when the dislike of new foods
Apr 22, 20243 min read


How to Help Early Language Development
Did you know that one of the best ways to support early language development is by talking to your child during normal routines? We will...
Mar 18, 20241 min read


Egg Safety: Take egg-xtra care
The humble egg is a delicious and versatile kitchen staple. From buttery scrambled eggs, hearty quiches, Christmas pavs and birthday...
Mar 15, 20245 min read


Is your Childcare Food Safety Program compliant and up to date?
Did you know something as simple as having the wrong name listed for your Food Safety Supervisor or Director can mean your Food Safety...
Feb 22, 20244 min read


A message from our Managing Director, Nicole Buettel
We are already halfway through February 2024! What a journey we had in 2023. Still coming out of the COVID fog, we have called 2023 the...
Feb 15, 20244 min read


Supporting children with their language development in childcare
Language development not only affects how a child will communicate, but will also support various areas of a child’s development, such as...
Jan 29, 20244 min read
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