What is Dietetics?

Dietetics focuses on supporting your child’s growth and nutrition. Our approach involves assessing what your child eats, how they grow, and what mealtimes look like in your home. We work with families to create positive, stress-free mealtime routines that help children thrive — physically and emotionally.

Does My Child Need a Dietitian?

If you're wondering whether your child needs support, trust your instincts — you know your child best. Some signs it might be time to book include:

  • Concerns about growth, weight, or nutritional intake

  • Stressful or chaotic mealtimes

  • Worry your child isn’t eating enough or enough variety

  • Your child is growing, but eating very little — or vice versa

If mealtimes feel like a daily struggle, you're not alone — and support is available.

Frequently Asked Questions:

  • Every child’s needs are different, but common outcomes include:

    • Meeting daily nutritional needs (carbohydrates, protein, iron, etc.)

    • Creating positive mealtime experiences

    • Reducing food-related stress at home

    • Supporting steady, healthy growth

    • Building lifelong healthy habits

    We work with you to set realistic, family-friendly goals that make a lasting difference.

  • Our sessions are designed to get the full picture of your child’s health and eating habits. A typical session may include:

    • Reviewing your child’s growth history (height, weight, and growth charts)

    • Looking at their diet history: meals, snacks, fluid intake

    • Exploring digestive health and bowel habits

    • Understanding mealtime dynamics at home (e.g., pressure to eat, rewards, refusal)

    • Setting practical, meaningful goals tailored to your family

    Some children are growing well but aren’t eating much — others are eating a lot but not growing. We’ll work with you to understand why and what to do next.

  • We offer ongoing support, because real change takes time. We believe consistent sessions build trust, help kids feel safe, and allow for genuine progress.

    Here’s how it works:

    1. Start with an initial consultation
      We'll discuss your child's history, current concerns, and set clear goals together.

    2. Choose your support plan:

      • Weekly sessions: Book 20 sessions in advance

      • Fortnightly sessions: Book 10 sessions in advance