Gut health plays a bigger role in your child's immunity, mood, nutritional status and digestion than most parents realise — and supporting it doesn't need to be complicated. This post breaks down simple, everyday habits that help, the surprising link between dairy and iron absorption, and easy fibre-rich recipes (including black bean and chickpea cookies) to try at home.

If you've ever stood in the kitchen wondering whether banning chips from the house is protecting your child or setting them up to raid the pantry the second your back is turned, you're not alone.

If you've ever found yourself holding your breath as your child pushes vegetables around their plate, you're not alone. Worrying about whether our kids are eating "enough," "the right things," or "a varied diet" comes from a deeply loving place. We want them healthy. We want them to grow well. We want to get this right.

But here's the paradox: the more anxious we feel about our child's eating, the more likely we are to do the very things that make eating harder for them.

When mealtimes feel like a battle…

As a new parent, the task of feeding your little one can feel equal parts exciting and daunting….