These pictures depict how happy children can turn beastly (yes, even my children!) when fed too much sugar or artificial sweeteners. Fortunately in this case I know these young “animals” were just playing around rather than reacting to a chemical onslaught, but parents consistently email me about what types of sugars and sweeteners I use [...]

As a mother I understand the desire to use baby carriers and keep an infant close. As a practitioner I am also aware of how carriers may impact the spines of parents and babies. This blog offers some valuable information relating to the safe use of baby carriers and provides general tips for correct positioning [...]

This is a photo of me with my godson – it’s hard to imagine that he may need a supplement. Perhaps he does?  I receive lots of emails asking about this topic so the following information may help clarify if you and your children should be tested for deficiency and whether you need a supplement. [...]

Keeping up to date with information is critical, especially in the world of health. Products come in and out of fashion and I am committed to staying abreast of research. Over the last 6 months I have read more and more literature on flaxseed oil that concerns me, and I urge you to do your [...]

Following my Which-Foods-When segment on Channel Ten’s “The Circle”, I thought I’d share some more information about fermented rice cereals…  Click here to watch the Channel Ten segment.  To get extended information on this topic — including a handy printable “Which Foods When” wall-chart — please click here. . . . ABOUT RICE Most of us [...]

With so many questioning parents looking to ensure the health of their infants, I thought I would share the information I recently discussed on Channel Ten’s “The Circle”…  Click here to watch the Channel Ten segment.  To get extended information on this topic — including a handy printable “Which Foods When” wall-chart — please click here. . [...]

For the mums who email me regularly asking when my cookbook (Which Foods When) will be finished — I am excited to finally say that 2 cookbooks are now on the go! I am working hard with two incredible women to have 2 cookbooks complete for you and your family very soon. I am being [...]

With school children across Australia gearing up to begin the year I find myself, like so many parents, knee-deep in book-covering, pencil cases and lunchboxes. I’ve also renewed my love affair with my ‘labeller’, but that’s another story! Whilst reassessing uniforms and shoes however, I realised just how overwhelming pre-school purchases can become and thought [...]

Firstly let me apologise for being so quiet throughout January. This year has certainly started at a ‘bull-at-a-gate’ pace and I have had to really prioritise my time including foregoing writing blog posts and connecting with many of you on Facebook, etc. This has been a meager attempt to allow for ‘down-time’ with my boys—three [...]

I’d like to share with you some beautiful words written by dear friend Therese Kerr… “Sometimes in life you are blessed to meet people who, through their sheer determination and love, have the ability to make a massive difference to not only your life but to others. “Last week I was truly blessed to finally [...]