Kids
From weaning tips and baby food recipes to delicious meals for older kids, this section will guide you on how to serve healthy, affordable meals for the whole family.
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How to introduce finger foods to your baby
While you may have started your baby on puréed foods, it’s important to introduce more textures early on in weaning,...
Should my baby be eating only organic and non-GMO foods?
Massive shifts have been made in nutrition and food in recent years, from lab-grown meat to the rising interest in...
What is the COLLAB approach to weaning?
You may have heard of traditional weaning (where a baby starts out on purées) or baby-led weaning (where baby eats...
Partner content: Dr. Oetker’s new Ital Pizza Familia Margheritas make meals more convenient than ever!
Catering for friends and family for this week’s rugby match? Or dealing with fussy toddlers after a long day at...
7 ‘brain food’ recipes that will get you through exam time
Energy levels are always at an all-time low at this time of the year and students will do a lot...
Tips on how to make healthy packed lunches during load shedding
As load shedding has become a permanent part of our lives, we have learnt new tricks and tools to make...
Is my baby getting enough? The when, what and how to start your little one on solids
One question in particular might pop up frequently when it comes to first time parents: “Is my baby getting enough?”...
5 lunchbox ideas your kids will love
Trust us when we say lunch doesn’t have to consist of peanut butter-and-jam sarmies. These pork-based recipes are easy to...
Yes, you can get your kids to eat healthier! Here’s how
Kathryn is known as The Three Day Nanny because she can adjust a child’s behaviour in only three days. Food24...
Celebrate Halloween with these spooky treats for kids
It’s the creepiest week of the year – and we’re all for it! Whether you’re celebrating with the kids or...
Partner content: Have fun with your food!
Teaching kids about good nutrition early in life helps them build positive relationships with food and encourages them to make...
Kiddies savoury snacks for optimal holiday strength
Snackage for the holidays is an absolute must and substituting fresh veg with frozen means the prep is always minimal...
WATCH: kids try plant-based versions of their favourite foods and don’t know the difference
Plant-based alternatives went down an absolute treat in this "blind" tasting! Back to school plant-based lunch box morsels sorted!
Brain food for kids
It is important to realise that food is about so much more than just filling tummies. By feeding your child...
Fun festive food for the kids
The festive season means light, easy meals that children can munch in between exciting summer activities. Whip up these five...
Monday to Sunday: A week of quick and easy healthy meals your kids will love
Deciding what to cook for your family on a daily basis is hard enough, not to mention ensuring you include...
The kids’ kitchen: Things to do with kids while self-isolating
By now, parents and caregivers whose little ones have time off from school have figured out just how long the...
WATCH: We love Gordon Ramsay’s handwashing tutorial – and it’s safe to watch with the kids
ALSO READ: Gordon Ramsay shared a photo of his breakfast at the airport and the reactions left us chuckling Chef Gordon...
Baking with kids: 20 recipes to make your school holiday a delicious one
The mid-year school holidays are upon us and if you're a parent that finds it a challenge to keep your...
Halloween treats: Last minute ideas to appease eager trick-or-treaters
Yes, it's Halloween and if you've only cottoned now - we have your back! Live in a suburban area? Chances...
Jimmy Kimmel’s next-level pancake art will convince even the pickiest eater
If there's one thing that parents far and near would most probably agree on, it's that kids are the most...
11 Back-to-school lunchbox ideas that your kids will love
The holidays have come to an abrupt end and now it's time for the young ones to head back to...
11 Great child-friendly restaurants in Joburg
Bambanani Many a frazzled parent has been rescued by Bambanani’s attentive childminders and varied equipment. A wonderland for kids, the...
3 ways to get your kids to eat their dinner
If there’s a moratorium on spaghetti Bolognese in your house, here are three new, totally delicious ways to use up...
25 Lunch ideas to keep kids’ tummies happy during the holidays
School holidays can be difficult for parents; organising activities for the kids or finding suitable holiday care while they work....
Spoil your dad with these deliciously mouth-watering recipes
Fathers Day: the day where dads aren't allowed to touch their tool box, complete household chores or anything considered as...
Comforting nosh for the Autumn chills
I’m not sure if the weather has changed in your neck of the woods yet but where I am, it...
Recipes that even kids can make
Have you ever watched reality cooking shows like Junior MasterChef, Man vs Child or Kids Baking Championship? It’s quite incredible...
What should kids eat at restaurants?
I was invited to Clos Malverne wine farm for lunch the other weekend (R298 for 4 courses, each course with...
Baby’s food preferences are developed before birth
According to this NPR news site, research claims that aside from nourishing your baby in the womb, what you eat...
10 healthy afternoon snack ideas to boost your energy
It’s natural to feel tired around 2 or 3pm when motivation and energy levels drop – it happens to even...
10 Kid-friendly healthy lunchbox ideas
Whether your little ones are just off to school for the first time or are facing their first day of...
10 easy recipes for kids
Food for children can be difficult at the best of times. I've put together some fun ideas and included some...
