Author Archives: Karen Torrisi

Night Weaning Part 2

Posted on January 10, 2019

Last weeks article was setting the scene for weaning from night feeding, I outlined the amount of night feeds typical for different ages for babies and when feeding to sleep can be a sleep association. Todays article is to give …
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Night Weaning – How many night feeds are normal?

Posted on January 10, 2019

Night weaning is a question I often am asked by parents. It is easy to say just cut back but very hard to do at 2am with a crying baby who just wants to be fed. Before you start to …
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Superfood Ideas for Babies, Toddlers & Children

Posted on November 10, 2018

Written By Karen Torrisi  From meats, nuts, green beans, eggs and broccoli there are plenty of wholesome foods that will do your child’s mind and body a world of good and even parents. These super foods should be incorporated into …
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Fearful result of dressing up for Halloween!!

Posted on October 31, 2018

Halloween is near, and thought goes into your costume for trick and treat, the decorations, the pumpkin and above all we stock up on treats.  Whether you agree with Halloween or not and collecting lollies from strangers doors is a …
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Time for a make over of school libraries

Posted on June 2, 2018

  Recently I was reading an article about the use of school libraries or the lack of by students. Libraries have a certain reputation yet when you think about it libraries are an untapped resource. Libraries in schools are often struggling to …
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Getting out of bed and to school on time

Posted on June 2, 2018

Ask parents what drives them crazy about parenting? At the top of that list along with fussy eaters at mealtimes would be kids not getting out of bed on time and getting organized.   The tension that builds in the house whilst …
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Do you feel as though you are walking on eggshells?

Posted on February 25, 2018

  Your toddler gets up in the morning and before you know it you find yourself sighing and wondering how the day will be. What sort of mood will they be in? When will the tantrums or screaming start? And …
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Get a routine Going and save your Sanity

Posted on February 18, 2018

  So school is back, daycare and kindy are back and the extra curricular activities have started. Now before you start to feel like you are scrambling, you need to find the time to sit and make a routine. I …
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Zucchini & Sweet Potato Fritters

Posted on January 30, 2018

Makes 12 medium size fritters (approx. 6 cm) Ingredients 500 grams zucchini, grated 250 grams sweet potato, peeled and grated*** Pinch of sea salt & pepper 3 eggs 2/3 cup almond meal**** 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped 1/2 diced onion …
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How to Play with your Baby 0-3 months

Posted on January 26, 2018

As you bring your baby home and wonder what to do next rest assured that nature has it covered. As parents we are biologically triggered to respond to our babies with the best communication. Your baby is also triggered to …
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