by Emma Sutherland | Nov 10, 2023 | Kids Health
Key message: Gut health is an important factor in the wellbeing of mothers and their babies. Researchers have discovered that gut health starts as early as in the womb, and can be influenced by factors including diet during pregnancy, medicines given in the first few...
by Natasha Dunn | Jul 3, 2023 | Kids Health, Kids Immunity
Breastfeeding – how long should you breastfeed for? What are the benefits for my child? Not all women can breastfeed and this is OK too, there are alternatives for you and your child, to allow your baby to obtain rich nutrients to grow. Horta et al (2015) showed...
by Casey Morgan-kellow | Jul 1, 2023 | Kids Health
The weather is heating up and we are all heading outdoors to spend some time in the sun. However, with the skin cancer rate so high in Australia, we definitely need to be concerned with sun protection. Aside from covering up with sun safe clothing and seeking shade,...
by Emma Sutherland | Jun 22, 2023 | Exhausted Mums, Gut Health, Kids Health, Nutrition
Kinderlings Kids Radio is family-friendly kids radio for children and their grown-ups and I was delighted to be invited on their show with Shevonne Hunt to discuss what healthy food staples every family needs in their pantry? Listen to the episode below and...
by Emma Sutherland | Jun 15, 2023 | Emma Sutherland, Exhausted Mums, Kids Health, Skin Health
After the last few days of beautiful weather I started thinking about how to protect my skin, yet still enjoy the sunshine. I love summer and feel so alive after a day at the beach, with the sand in my toes and sun on my face! So, to find out what a natural sunscreen...
by Emma Sutherland | Jun 11, 2023 | Emma Sutherland, Kids Health
When seconds count, you need to be able to recall your CPR and First Aid training. All too often, when someone you love (especially your child) is sick or injured, panic overrides everything you have learned. You may have been taught the theory, but how do you put it...