Diet and Eczema in Children: Foods to Avoid and Foods That Help
As a paediatric nutritionist who has spent over 15 years working with families across the NHS and in private practice, one of the questions I hear most often is: “Could…
Positive Mealtime Habits: Creating a Healthy Relationship with Food
Why Positive Mealtime Habits Matter In my fifteen years working with families across Bristol and the wider NHS, I have seen first-hand how positive mealtime habits children develop in their…
The Link Between Childhood Obesity and Type 2 Diabetes
In my fifteen years working as a paediatric nutritionist across the NHS and private practice here in Bristol, I have witnessed a deeply concerning shift. Type 2 diabetes, once considered…
The Link Between Children’s Mental Health and Nutrition
Why Nutrition Matters for Children’s Mental Health In my 15 years working with families across Bristol and the wider NHS, I have seen first-hand how profoundly what children eat affects…
The UK Junk Food Advertising Ban 2026: What It Means for Families
As a paediatric nutritionist who has spent over fifteen years helping families navigate children’s health, I can tell you that few policy changes have generated as much conversation in my…
Screen Time and Children’s Health: How Much Is Too Much?
As a paediatric nutritionist who has worked with families across Bristol and the wider NHS for over fifteen years, I can tell you that screen time is now one of…
Healthy Breakfast Ideas for Children Who Are Fussy Eaters
As a paediatric nutritionist who has spent over 15 years working with families across Bristol and the wider NHS, I can tell you that breakfast battles with fussy eaters are…
How Many Calories Does a Child Need? A Guide by Age
Why Calorie Needs Matter for Children As a paediatric nutritionist, one of the most common questions I hear from parents is: how many calories does my child actually need? It…
Food Allergies in Children: Symptoms, Testing and Management in the UK
Few things cause parents more anxiety than discovering their child has a food allergy. I have worked with hundreds of families across the NHS and in private practice, and I…
Talking to Your Child About Weight Without Causing Harm
In my years working with families across Bristol and the wider NHS, few topics cause parents as much anxiety as talking to their child about weight. I understand why. You…
How Poverty and Deprivation Affect Children’s Weight in the UK
Understanding the Link Between Poverty and Childhood Weight In my fifteen years working as a paediatric nutritionist in Bristol, I have seen first-hand how deeply a family’s financial situation shapes…
Is My Child Underweight? Causes, Signs and What to Do
As a paediatric nutritionist with over fifteen years of experience working across the NHS and private practice, I spend a great deal of time reassuring worried parents. One of the…