by amanda@thrivingfamilies.com.au | Nov 8, 2023 | Child, Sleep
From a scientific perspective, poor sleep can affect the central nervous system, immune system, respiratory and digestive systems, cardiovascular and endocrine system. We need sleep to maintain good health and general well-being. Poor sleep impairs our memory. It...
by amanda@thrivingfamilies.com.au | Nov 8, 2023 | Child, Food and Nutrition
It is not uncommon for toddlers to be fussy with what they eat. Parents often worry when the once brilliant eater, seemingly overnight, becomes the fussiest feeder on the planet. Parents’ concerns about fussiness stem from a variety of reasons. Doubts about...
by amanda@thrivingfamilies.com.au | Nov 8, 2023 | Baby, Child, Sleep
HIGHLIGHTS OF NEW STUDY Sleeping problems are commonly reported in infancy. Infants’ sleep quality is highly variable during the first two years of life. The changes in sleep quality during development are extensive. Infants with deviant sleep quality might benefit...
by amanda@thrivingfamilies.com.au | Nov 7, 2023 | Baby, Child, Food and Nutrition
At Thriving Families we know that all parents want to do the very best for their child. Dieticians and Doctors know this too and will help you, because we all have the same goal “the best health and outcome for the children we care for”. So with “the best health...
by amanda@thrivingfamilies.com.au | Nov 7, 2023 | Baby, Child, Food and Nutrition
Introducing solids is the beginning of experiencing new tastes and textures for your baby. It is a time of change and maturing of the digestive system and change to your baby’s gut flora. Introducing solids helps to build fine motor skills, jaw muscles, and creates a...
by amanda@thrivingfamilies.com.au | Nov 7, 2023 | Baby, Child, Sleep
At Thriving Families, we do not promote controlled crying. We believe that babies and parents need to form solid attachment to each other before any sleep programs can be introduced. We know that parents need to have good support and good mental health to be able to...
