Can Children Have Acupuncture? What Parents of Toddlers to Tweens Should Know As a parent, you're always looking for safe, gentle, and effective ways to support your child’s health—especially when conventional options feel limited or don’t quite address the root of the issue. Acupuncture, a core part of Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), is gaining attention […]

5 Easy Lunchbox Ideas:  What parent doesn't need some inspiration to help them or motivation to make it easy, especially first week back at school? Here at The Family Wellness Centre, we are proud to support National Lunch Box Week to help make lunchboxes enjoyable, nourishing and pressure- free. I certainly have my own issues […]

Kids Lunchboxes: Parent's either dread them or go through waves of inspiration. To start the year right, the 9th- 15th February is National Healthy Lunchbox Week hosted by Nutrition Australia. Here are some clever recipes for kids' lunchboxes where you can hide vegetables and fruit inside delicious and healthy food such as cookies, muffins, and […]

How do I cook for Nut-Free Kids? Cooking for kids with a nut allergy requires careful attention to ingredients and preparation methods to ensure their safety and well-being. Or even school lunchboxes often require you to provide nut-free foods. With the right strategies and recipes, you can create delicious and nutritious meals that cater to […]

By Katika Funnell, Registered Acupuncturist Can Kids have acupuncture? How do you give children acupuncture? It may boggle the mind of a parent how to keep their child still for a treatment of acupuncture or reasons why their child might need Acupuncture. Here we discuss what's involved, answer your questions and explain the benefits of […]

FAQs for Parents Considering TCM for Their Child Supporting Kids Health Naturally with Acupuncture and Chinese Herbs Seasonal changes can affect children’s health just as much as adults. Congestion, coughs, runny noses, wheezing, sneezing and recurring colds are common — especially during winter and the transition between seasons. If you’re exploring natural options to support […]