Mealtimes with Dr Kyla

In this episode, I'm talking about why labelling food as good vs bad, or healthy vs unhealthy (and all those "guilt-free" and "earn your cheat-day" sayings) doesn't actually work the way we think it does when it comes to teaching children about nutrition. I challenge the thinking around whether certain foods are really "bad" if you enjoy eating them, and I suggest other approaches in the classroom when it comes to nutrition education for kids instead of reaching for those labelled sorting boxes.
Listen in and discover:
Why labelling food doesn’t lead to children eating less or more of it
Are hot chips really “bad” if you feel good while eating them?
New changes around BMI measurements
How labelling food confuses children’s thinking
My problem with ‘healthy lunchbox competitions’
Why ‘simple swaps’ aren’t always the answer
The different influences on food decisions

Find out more about my masterclass 'Beyond Good and Bad Foods: A guide for early educators who want to confidently teach healthy eating'.
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Do you want to easily understand what’s in the food you buy without any fear mongering or misinformation? Check out my weekly Chewsday Reviews.
Join my online membership programs today! Baby Mealtimes for parents introducing solids, Toddler Mealtimes to navigate fussy eating, Family Mealtimes for guidance when packing school lunches and feeding the whole family, or School Mealtimes to change the way we talk about food in schools.

Every year, our family heads to Bali, and every year, I learn something new about what actually makes a holiday feel restful. This time around, we mixed things up and swapped resorts halfway through, so I have some comparing to do! In this episode, I share the fine details, honest highlights and lowlights, what I'd book again, and my kids' thoughts too.
Listen in and discover:
What I look for when booking accommodation
How we spent our time in Bali
The questionable all-inclusive package rules
Changing resorts during our trip
My likes and dislikes across both resorts
Pool suitability for kids and families
Sun lounge availability (IYKYK!)
My thoughts on the kids' clubs, day spas and amenities
Overall thoughts and feelings on my experiences
Hiring our lovely nanny

You can contact our Balinese nanny, Ayu, on Facebook Messenger.
Connect with me (Dr Kyla) on Instagram and Facebook!
Do you want to easily understand what’s in the food you buy without any fear mongering or misinformation? Check out my weekly Chewsday Reviews.
Join my online membership programs today! Baby Mealtimes for parents introducing solids, Toddler Mealtimes to navigate fussy eating, Family Mealtimes for guidance when packing school lunches and feeding the whole family, or School Mealtimes to change the way we talk about food in schools.

In this episode, I’m chatting about one of the most important nutrients in childhood: iron. With fresh research showing low iron is far more common than most of us realise, this is a timely topic!
Listen in and discover:
What iron is and why it matters so much in the early years
How prevalent low iron really is in toddlers and preschoolers
Common causes of low iron
The confusing symptoms that make low iron hard to spot
Why a blood test is the only reliable way to check iron
What to expect from the testing process
Why dosage and retesting matter so much

Connect with me (Dr Kyla) on Instagram and Facebook!
Do you want to easily understand what’s in the food you buy without any fear mongering or misinformation? Check out my weekly Chewsday Reviews.
Join my online membership programs today! Baby Mealtimes for parents introducing solids, Toddler Mealtimes to navigate fussy eating, Family Mealtimes for guidance when packing school lunches and feeding the whole family, or School Mealtimes to change the way we talk about food in schools.

This episode was sparked by an Instagram Q&A that was forwarded to me: "Are we doing kids a huge disservice by adopting a snack culture?" It's a question so many parents are quietly wondering. I chat about the real importance of snacks in childhood, how to use them to support mealtimes, snack ideas, and so much more.
Listen in and discover:
The purpose of snacks
Why are snacks important in childhood
Supporting meals with snacks
How to manage snack associations
Snacking vs. all-day grazing
Whether snacking affects oral health
Why feeling hungry plays an important role
Using snacks as distractions

Connect with me (Dr Kyla) on Instagram and Facebook!
Do you want to easily understand what’s in the food you buy without any fear mongering or misinformation? Check out my weekly Chewsday Reviews.
Join my online membership programs today! Baby Mealtimes for parents introducing solids, Toddler Mealtimes to navigate fussy eating, Family Mealtimes for guidance when packing school lunches and feeding the whole family, or School Mealtimes to change the way we talk about food in schools.

We're back with a new episode! This one came straight out of a lunchtime chat with my team, and honestly, I think it's going to hit close to home for a lot of parents. We spend so much of our time and energy making sure our kids' needs are met, but when it comes to ourselves? We're usually last on the list. Sound familiar? In this episode, I'm sharing some of the real-life examples that came up within our team and talking about ways to care for yourself in the same way you do for your kids.
Listen in and discover:
Examples that came up within our team
How we fall into habits amongst our daily routines
My answer to a member’s question
Recognising our own thought patterns
Ways you can look after yourself the same way you look after your child
How #samefoodsametime relates to this topic

Listen to Episode 9: Food Freedom, with Claire Gasper from Diet-Free Me
Connect with me (Dr Kyla) on Instagram and Facebook!
Do you want to easily understand what’s in the food you buy without any fear mongering or misinformation? Check out my weekly Chewsday Reviews.
Join my online membership programs today! Baby Mealtimes for parents introducing solids, Toddler Mealtimes to navigate fussy eating, Family Mealtimes for guidance when packing school lunches and feeding the whole family, or School Mealtimes to change the way we talk about food in schools.