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6 Easy Toddler Breakfast Ideas for when you’re short of inspiration

6 Easy Toddler Breakfast Ideas for when you’re short of inspiration

by Caroline O' Connor | May 31, 2022 | Feeding Toddlers, Blog, Recipes

I’m a morning person.   BUT-breakfasts in our family of six are the most chaotic meal of the day. Between early risers, stuck-to-the-bed teenagers, and uniforms to locate there’s limited thinking space in the morning.   I’m guessing it might be the same for you!...
‘Family style’ meals are a game-changer

‘Family style’ meals are a game-changer

by Caroline O' Connor | Feb 20, 2021 | Feeding Toddlers, Fussy Eating

  ‘Family style’ or ‘buffet style’ family meals can reduce mealtime stress, help with fussy eating and help your kids regulate hunger and fullness. It’s been an absolute meal time game-changer for the families and me I work with. And it...
Halloween sweets-the good, bad and the ugly

Halloween sweets-the good, bad and the ugly

by Caroline O' Connor | Feb 17, 2021 | Feeding Toddlers, School-aged kids

  Halloween, love it or hate it? Either way, it seems to get bigger and bolder every year. I want to let you in on why I love Halloween and why I think Halloween foods, including the abundance of Halloween sweets can be a good thing!     Dietitians love...
A guide on meal planning for the family

A guide on meal planning for the family

by Caroline O' Connor | Feb 17, 2021 | Feeding Toddlers, School-aged kids, Weaning

  28, 000 is roughly the number of meals you’ll prepare for your child! Meal planning can help ease the burden.     We know family meals are important but that doesn’t mean it’s easy to get dinner on the table every night. Especially...
Is dessert every night OK for kids?

Is dessert every night OK for kids?

by Caroline O' Connor | Feb 17, 2021 | Feeding Toddlers, Fussy Eating

  In this blog, I want to get you to rethink what dessert is. And how it might be useful to serve it alongside dinner EVERY night!     What is dessert for children? According to the dictionary, dessert is a ‘sweet food eaten at the end of the...
Healthy snacks for kids- A Parent’s Guide (Printable)

Healthy snacks for kids- A Parent’s Guide (Printable)

by Caroline O' Connor | Feb 16, 2021 | Feeding Toddlers

  Find out how to build a healthy snack for your child. You’ll find lots of ideas right here along with a printable parent’s guide to show you how to combine foods to make snacks boost your child’s nutrition.     Why are snacks important for kids?...
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Caroline O’Connor is a registered paediatric dietitian, lactation consultant, mum of four and founder of Solid Start. She has over 20 years experience working with babies, toddlers, children and families. Caroline is passionate about sharing professional advice on food, feeding and nutrition through baby weaning and feeding toddler online courses and one-to-one consultations on a range of feeding issues.

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