Picnics are always more exciting for kids than sitting at a table. Being outdoors or being somewhere new makes it all seem more exciting and in a relaxed mood for enjoying food. Picnic finger foods are a great way to huddle together on a picnic blanket or towel and...
This lovely first tastes recipe (carrot puree) is great to start with as its easy to digest and babies generally like the natural sweetness of the carrots. Carrots are high in vitamin A and C as well as many other nutrients. You can make this recipe as a larger batch...
This pasta with green sauce recipe is a great way to use greens particularly if your little one is not keen on spinach on it own. It works brilliantly with peas and other tasty ingredients. The sauce is lovely and creamy from the avocado, cheese and creme fraiche or...
It's perfectly natural to worry about your child not eating much or only eating certain foods. This can become particularly stressful when they enter this fussy eating stage. However, how do you know what is typical fussy eating and when should you be more concerned...
This toasted pitta with pea and feta dip recipe is quick to prepare for a crunchy snack that is healthy. If your toddler or child likes crunchy snacks then this recipe is great as it combines three food groups. Pitta for carbohydrate, feta cheese & yoghurt (dairy)...
Most of our kids, well certainly mine do love crunchy snacks. In fact one of mine would live off crackers if he could! The most popular ones are the beige kind like bread sticks, crisps & crackers. But how do you add more crunchy snacks that are healthy to...
This apple and raisin breakfast bowl recipe is easily prepared the night before and ready to serve in the morning as a tasty breakfast. If your toddler or child suffers with constipation then this recipe could help. It contains three portions of fruits (apple, raisins...
This is a super speedy soup (spinach and pea soup) that my kids usually eat as it tastes of peas, so it has a little sweetness and has no texture. I love the ease of this recipe that only takes 15 mins to make from start to finish. Not only is it really yummy but it...
Getting children to drink enough is a big issue and a common one, especially when they are young. Mine often say they are not thirsty when I ask them to get a drink. If you struggle to get your child to drink more water then there are lots of ways to encourage them to...