Nourish, Feed & Thrive

23/04/2026

✨ 3 simple ways to make mealtimes feel easier for selective eaters ✨

If mealtimes feel a bit all over the place or stressful, you’re definitely not the only one. For a lot of selective eaters, knowing what to expect makes a big difference.

Here are three simple things you can try this week:

1. Plan meals ahead of time�Let your child know what’s on the menu. When they have a heads-up, it can take away some of the worry and help them come to the table feeling calmer.

2. Use a visual meal planner�Having something they can see (like a weekly plan on the fridge) helps your child know there’ll be at least one familiar or “safe” food. That alone can make sitting down for meals feel more manageable.

3. Write a shopping list�A bit of planning goes a long way. It helps make sure you’ve always got those go-to foods on hand. In the early stages, consistency is often more helpful than constantly introducing new things.

Why this can help:�A lot of selective eaters find the unknown tricky. When meals feel predictable, there’s less pressure and more space for learning, exploring, and slowly building confidence with food.

Start small, keep it consistent, and remember, feeling comfortable comes first 🤍

20/04/2026

Three years of working alongside Leading Steps Paediatric Clinic 🤍

On Friday, Makaela celebrated 3 years of collaborating, learning and supporting so many wonderful children and families together. It’s been such a special partnership built on shared values, teamwork and a genuine passion for helping kids thrive.

We’re so grateful for the connection we’ve built with the team at Leading Steps and everything we’ve achieved together so far ✨

Here’s to continuing to support little ones and their families, side by side 💫

17/04/2026

✨ Taking our assessments to the next level at Nourish Feed Thrive ✨

We’re really excited to now include a paediatric O2 ring as part of our assessments!

This little ring gives us extra insight into your child’s:�• Breathing patterns�• Oxygen levels during sleep�• Overall sleep quality

Why does this matter?
�Sleep and breathing have a big impact on so many areas of development… feeding, behaviour, speech and even facial development.

As part of our myofunctional therapy assessments, the O2 ring helps us:�• See beyond what’s happening in the clinic when we suspect there might be more going on�• Identify when it might be helpful to involve other supports

It can be especially useful for children who:�• Mouth breathe�• Snore or have restless sleep�• Have feeding challenges�• Show signs of airway or oral development concerns

We’re always looking for ways to better support our little clients 🤍
Reach out if you’d like to learn more or book an assessment!

14/04/2026

A little look at what one of our feeding therapist’s kids took for lunch today 👀

A mix of protein, something filling, and some fruit & veg to keep them going through a busy day of learning and play.

And yes… a couple of Easter eggs on the side too 🐣🍫

Because alongside variety and nourishment, there’s also room for the fun foods. That’s what balance can look like day to day 🤍

12/04/2026

We care deeply about the babies and families we support. So yes, we think about the decisions we make, we reflect on them, and sometimes… I lose sleep over them too.

Because this work matters.

A baby comes to us struggling to feed.
We complete a thorough assessment and determine that a tongue tie isn’t the root cause. A few days later, a release is performed because “we can just try it and see what happens .”

Another baby presents with significant difficulty transitioning to solids. We assess clear signs of restricted oral function impacting feeding.
They’re referred on… and a release is declined.

Moments like this highlight something important:
There is rarely one universal path in feeding therapy.

Different providers hold different perspectives.
Some are more proactive, others more conservative.
And ultimately — the decision always sits with the family.

Our role?
To assess thoroughly.
To make evidence-informed recommendations.
To communicate clearly.
And to respect every family’s choice.

But we don’t just move on when the families leave our office.
We reflect.
We review our clinical reasoning.
We ask: What can we learn from this?
Because growth is part of good practice.

And no matter what path a family chooses —
we are always here to support them afterward.

That part never changes.

growthmindset familycentredcare evidencebasedpractice

11/04/2026

Makaela cooking up a storm 👩‍🍳✨

A little bit of milk in the Thermomix, a few little helpers along the way, and lots of fun in between 🥛

These are the moments we love, kids getting involved, making a mess, having a go, and being part of the process. Because sometimes it’s not even about the food… it’s about the experience 🤍

08/04/2026

Our newest addition to the clinic 👀

We’ve just received a new Pigeon water cup and Makaela is sharing why she’s excited about it 🙌🏼

These cups can be such a helpful step for little ones learning to drink, supporting the transition from bottles to more independent drinking. The controlled flow and design can make a big difference for kids who need that extra bit of support with coordination and confidence 💧

Every child is different, but having the right supports can make mealtimes feel a whole lot easier 🤍

02/04/2026

🐣🌸 Easter Long Weekend 🌸🐣

Just a little reminder for our families that we are closed today, (3rd April) and Monday (6th April) for the Easter long weekend.

We hope you all enjoy a slower few days filled with family time, good food, and maybe a little chocolate too 🍫

01/04/2026

🧩 World Autism Awareness Day 🧩
Thursday, the 2nd of April

Today is about building understanding, celebrating neurodiversity, and supporting autistic individuals in ways that are meaningful to them 🤍

Autism looks different for every child, there’s no one 'right' way to communicate, play, learn, or connect. As therapists, one of the most important things we can do is meet each child where they’re at and support their unique strengths, interests, and needs.

Awareness is a great starting point, but acceptance, inclusion, and everyday support are what truly make a difference.

Let’s keep learning, listening, and creating environments where all children feel understood and supported 💙

01/04/2026

30/03/2026

Our speechy, Gabby, recently spent some time with the educators at Little Scholars 🤍

Together, they explored what a positive feeding environment can look like in an Early Learning setting… thinking about things like:
😌 Reducing pressure at mealtimes
🍎 Supporting children to feel safe around food
🍽️ Responding to a range of feeding differences and challenges.

It was such a valuable opportunity to share knowledge, answer questions, and have real conversations about what mealtimes can look like across different environments.

We always love working alongside educators to support calm, responsive, and inclusive mealtime experiences ✨

If this is something you’re curious about or would like to learn more about, feel free to reach out 📲

29/03/2026