The very best excuses why children won’t eat their food
Has your child ever refused dinner? These hilariously outrageous and incredibly accurate excuses may shed some light on their reasoning. And leave you in stitches. Welcome to #MyKidCantEatThis round...
View ArticleKupp – the ultimate training cup for kids
Remember the transition from sippy cup to proper cup and how messy to have water sloshing everywhere as your tot learned to control a cup? Clumsy toddler hands means most parents opt for plastic cups...
View ArticleEtsy find of the day – bamboo Woodland Tea Party dinnerware
Dish up dinner on the prettiest plate set going. The Woodland Tea Party dinnerware set is made from bamboo and comprises a divided plate, bowl, cup and spoon. $42 from Love Mae. The post Etsy find of...
View ArticleMeet the Melbourne mum dishing up cartoon culinary masterpieces for her son
Jacob Andriana is one lucky boy. Every day he enjoys his meals in the company of some of his favourite television, book and movie characters. And it’s all thanks to his masterchef mum, Laleh...
View ArticleDads go gourmet for Father’s Day with Mad Millie food kits
Do you know a dad who likes to get creative in the kitchen? He might love one of these wonderful creator kits that allow you to make your own sausages, cheeses or cider at home. And it’s easier than...
View ArticleBloomingville launch new Mini collection for children
Scandinavians – they’re hip to the decorating core and Denmark’s Bloomingville is making it so very, very easy for us to create our very own Scandi inspired spaces for our children with the launch of...
View ArticleKinderkookkafe – the real restaurant run by kids
Imagine a restaurant where kids do the cooking, the cleaning and the serving while the grown-ups relax. A cafe where the waiters, the chefs, the baristas, the cashiers and even the dishwashers are...
View ArticleThe McDonald’s Happy Meal promotion making parents & health experts mad
It’s the McDonald’s Happy Meal promotion that’s left a bad taste in the mouths of parents and children’s health advocates. They claim the fast food giant enticing children to upsize their junk food...
View ArticlePicky eating in preschoolers linked to depression and anxiety
Dinner time in most families will usually include at least one child pushing their food around their plate. They may have liked broccoli yesterday, not so much today. But when does picky eating creep...
View ArticleChildren’s fashion label Bobo Choses launches new homewares range
If you’re already killing it in your chosen field, why not take your talents to other markets too? That’s what Spanish children’s wear label Bobo Choses has done with the launch of its new homewares...
View ArticleLeander brings us the most versatile high chair yet
Dinner time is pure craziness in our household. We want our kids to learn the value of eating together as a family at the table, but sometimes it hardly seems worth the struggle. Even when they decide...
View ArticleGet some mouse in your house with Cooee Designs tableware
Take a close look at this tableware. Remind you of anything? Cooee Designs have sleek and simple tableware with an iconic mouse print and it all looks downright gorgeous! I’m a fan of a certain mouse...
View ArticleLess mess and more fun with the melon popsicle slicer from Monkey Business
Want a great way to wow your guests at your next party and a cool idea for keeping kids happy on hot days? This clever watermelon slicer will make munching melons less mess and more fun! Check it out....
View ArticleBuddy + Bear for tableware as tough as your kids
My children as youngsters all had their own carefully chosen plates and bowls and while it might be a big assumption to make, I do think this contributed to the family dinner harmony. Peas are much...
View ArticlePregnant and eating for two? Perhaps you shouldn’t be…
There are a few little luxuries that go hand-in-hand with pregnancy; being given the only seat on a train, getting away with nanna napping during the day, and having an extra helping of dessert....
View ArticleWatch kids hilarious reactions to lunches from around the world
It’s nothing new for kids to screw their noses up at what’s put in front of them at meal time – even if it is just meat and three veg. But how would your kids react if you dished up an Indian curry?...
View ArticlePregnant women reveal what they’re really eating
Are you a risky eater while pregnant – munching away on sushi and cold meat? No need to hang your head in shame, you’re certainly not alone. An insightful survey has given us a glimpse into what women...
View ArticleHow much food should toddlers and prechoolers really eat – a visual guide
I’m guilty of loading up my children’s plates, believing the more they eat, the more energy they will have and the better they will sleep. This kind of thinking is somewhat misguided, and can actually...
View ArticlePush to get better children’s meals on restaurant menus
Who doesn’t love a great family restaurant outing? It means no cooking, no washing, and the chance to try something new. But kids tend to get served up the same nuggets and chips, or mini pizza...
View ArticleDoiy Dinner Sets are back with platefuls of fun for kids
Meal times can be a struggle. I know I’m sick of having to remind my kids over and over to sit down and eat. Sometimes bringing a little fun to the table can make a world of difference. This is why I...
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