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Plan your road trip snacks for happy kids 😊

If you're heading on a road trip this school holidays, here are some ideas to help you make choices from the limited options available.

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Fizzy drinks in school canteens: should they be there at all?

Fizzy Drinks in School Canteens: Should They Be There at All? Walk into many Australian school canteens and you'll...

Is your breakfast cereal really nutritious?

Sultana Bran vs Oats Flakes: What Does Your Gut Really Think? Every morning, millions of Australians pour themselves a...

Do kids really need sports drinks and sugary snacks for sport?

Food, Sport and Energy: Are We Sending Mixed Messages to Our Kids? Sport is one of the best things children can do for...

What a load of rubbish!

Say no to single use plastics Let's talk about something that quietly builds up in our schools every single day......

Brain boosting food

Brain-boosting food to support our 'second gut' – our brain I'd like to share a little story about my son before his...

When did packet food become so normal?

When did packet food become so normal? If you walk through a supermarket today, it’s easy to think this is just…...

What Mums Really Want: Healthy Kids Without the Lunchbox Stress

What Mums Really Want: Healthy Kids Without the Lunchbox Stress If you’re a mum packing lunchboxes every morning while...

Food impacts learning

What Parents Really Think About School Lunch Programs There’s been growing conversation around school food programs in...

How schools talk about food shapes kids more than we think

How Schools Talk About Food Matters More Than We Think A few weeks into term, lunchboxes are packed, routines are back,...

Feeling Tired All the Time? It Might Not Be “Normal”

How Eating Well Transforms How You Feel. How did those first few days back at school go? Are you feeling exhausted...

Get kids excited about healthy lunches!

Back to School Lunchboxes: How to Make Them Easier (Without the Stress) Heading back to school after the holidays can...

Surviving the school holidays (snacks sorted)

School Holidays Survival Guide: Simple Snacks to Keep Kids Fuelled (and You Sane) School holidays can be a beautiful...

Long weekend + chocolate (let’s keep it simple)

Easter Chocolate: A Simple, Balanced Approach for Families Easter is one of those times of year where food, fun and...

Do kids actually need more protein?

Lunchbox-specific protein guidance for kids How much protein do kids need? Approximate daily needs:

Protein Everywhere: Do We Actually Need More?

Walk through any supermarket aisle right now and you’ll see it: Protein yoghurt. Protein cereal. Protein snack bars....

Why swap ham for chicken in kids’ lunchboxes

...and what you should know about nitrates & salt Ham sandwiches are a lunchbox classic. They’re easy. Familiar....