May 28 2019 Parent shaming about lunch boxes needs to stop
The beginning of each school term is always marked by the articles offering advice to parents about how to make healthy lunch boxes, and this is now e...
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March 13 2019 Let’s get back to good old fashioned outdoor play
The following piece comes from our regular contributor, Sarah Dwyer. Be sure to check out her popular post 'The Watermelon Smile', exploring the poten...
February 21 2019 Being a Lone Voice in the Parenting Wilderness
The following article was written by Kristy Schirmer. Kristy has a background in health promotion and public health, both at a community level and p...
January 16 2019 Rock on this school holidays – VIC ROCKS craze sweeps across the state inviting creativity and nature play.
Our first article of 2019 comes from VIC ROCKS founder, Jude Rangitaawa who also co-manages Moongala Women's Community House in Bentleigh East. If you...
August 28 2018 How to get children to eat a rainbow of fruit and vegetables
The following article was written by Yasmine Probst, University of Wollongong and Ruth Crowe, University of Wollongong and was originally publishe...
May 21 2018 The watermelon smile – how eating out with kids could be so much easier (& healthier)
The following piece comes from our newest regular contributor, Sarah Dwyer. Sarah's first article, Let's get physical!, detailed the concerning statis...
March 20 2018 Let’s get physical!
Our next article comes from Melbourne-based mother of two, Sarah Dwyer. With an extensive background in public health and health promotion, including ...
January 9 2018 How to bring more veg to your table
Growing up with food allergies, Parents' Voice Steering Committee member Rachel has long been interested in food and nutrition. As a mother of three y...
October 17 2017 Simple ways to reduce your added sugar intake
Our next post was written by school teacher and mother of two, Jenna Smith. One of our newest Steering Committee parent members, Smith lives on the ...
December 16 2016 Balancing Christmas Consumption
Tips & Tricks from 20 Aussie Mums & Dads Christmas is coming and the option for delicious cakes, beautifully designed biscuits and caramel c...