Body Image and Self-Esteem in Children: A Guide for Parents
As a paediatric nutritionist who has worked with families across Bristol and the wider NHS for over 15 years, I can tell you that conversations about body image are reaching…
The UK Childhood Obesity Plan: What Is the Government Doing?
Why the Government Needed a Plan As a paediatric nutritionist, I have watched childhood obesity figures in the UK climb steadily for decades. When the government finally announced its Childhood…
Can Children Go to the Gym in the UK? Age Rules and Alternatives
As a paediatric nutritionist who has spent over fifteen years helping families across Bristol and the wider NHS, I regularly hear parents ask: can children go to the gym in…
Cooking with Children: Age-Appropriate Kitchen Skills and Recipes
In my years working as a paediatric nutritionist in Bristol, one question comes up in almost every family consultation: “How do I get my child to eat better?” My answer…
How Much Water Should a Child Drink Each Day?
Why Water Matters for Children As a paediatric nutritionist, one of the questions I hear most often from parents is: how much water should my child drink each day? It…
ADHD and Diet: Can What Your Child Eats Make a Difference?
As a paediatric nutritionist, one of the questions I hear most frequently from parents is: “Can changing my child’s diet help with their ADHD?” It is a question that comes…
How to Get Your Child to Eat Vegetables
If you are reading this, I suspect mealtimes at your house have become something of a battleground. Perhaps the broccoli is pushed to the side of the plate, the peas…
Toddler Nutrition: What and How Much Should a 1 to 3 Year Old Eat?
Why Toddler Nutrition Matters Between Ages 1 and 3 The period between a child’s first and third birthday is one of the most remarkable phases of growth and development. In…
What Causes Childhood Obesity? Risk Factors Every Parent Should Know
Why Understanding the Causes Matters As a paediatric nutritionist, I have spent over 15 years working with families across Bristol and the wider NHS, and one question comes up in…
Children’s Sleep and Weight: Why Bedtime Matters for Healthy Growth
In my years working as a paediatric nutritionist in Bristol, I have seen one factor quietly undermine children’s healthy weight more than almost any other: insufficient sleep. Parents often come…
The Sugar Tax Explained: How the UK Soft Drinks Levy Protects Children
What Is the Sugar Tax? Understanding the UK Soft Drinks Industry Levy As a paediatric nutritionist who has spent the past fifteen years working with families across Bristol and the…
Fun Ways to Keep Children Active (Without It Feeling Like Exercise)
As a paediatric nutritionist, I spend a great deal of my time talking with parents about food. But here is something I always stress in clinic: nutrition and physical activity…