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OSCAR Care Group
Jun 21, 2024
Fussy Eating Tricks
From our Lunch from a Dietitian series of Webinar, our latest episode covers Fussy Eating Tricks for Parents and Childcare Educators....


OSCAR Care Group
May 29, 2024
Un-glueing Gluten
The phrase “gluten-free” has taken over and become common everyday lingo with one person after another swearing by this new diet,...


OSCAR Care Group
May 27, 2024
Believe it or Nut: Peanut Allergies are a Big Deal
In a world where peanuts are widely used in cuisines and snacks, the mention of them can send shivers down the spine of those living with...


OSCAR Care Group
May 24, 2024
Egg Allergies - What You Need to Know
Having an egg allergy is one of the most common allergies to have, especially for infants and young children. With symptoms ranging from...


OSCAR Care Group
May 23, 2024
Managing Food Allergies under PEAL
The welcomed change to allergen label on food products is here called Plain English Allergen Labelling or PEAL. PEAL has now been...


OSCAR Care Group
May 15, 2024
Moo-ve over Allergies: Navigating life without Milk
A world without milkshakes, cheese platters or the joy of dunking cookies into a glass of milk. This may be a reality for some due to a...


OSCAR Care Group
Apr 24, 2024
Lactose Intolerance: The Dairy Dilemma
Lactose intolerance is a rather common food intolerance that occurs when the body can’t digest lactose properly. Lactose is a type of...


OSCAR Care Group
Apr 22, 2024
When Sensory Issues Impact Food and Eating in Children
For children with sensory issues, introducing new foods can be a difficult and uncomfortable journey. This is when the dislike of new foods


OSCAR Care Group
Mar 19, 2024
How to Help Early Language Development
Did you know that one of the best ways to support early language development is by talking to your child during normal routines? We will...


OSCAR Care Group
Mar 15, 2024
Egg Safety: Take egg-xtra care
The humble egg is a delicious and versatile kitchen staple. From buttery scrambled eggs, hearty quiches, Christmas pavs and birthday...


OSCAR Care Group
Feb 22, 2024
Is your Childcare Food Safety Program compliant and up to date?
Did you know something as simple as having the wrong name listed for your Food Safety Supervisor or Director can mean your Food Safety...


OSCAR Care Group
Feb 15, 2024
A message from our Managing Director, Nicole Buettel
We are already halfway through February 2024! What a journey we had in 2023. Still coming out of the COVID fog, we have called 2023 the...


OSCAR Care Group
Jan 29, 2024
Supporting children with their language development in childcare
Language development not only affects how a child will communicate, but will also support various areas of a child’s development, such as...


OSCAR Care Group
Jan 25, 2024
Feeding Growth Not Guilt: Why we should stop using food-based reward systems at home and in childcare
“Finish your dinner or no dessert”, most of us have said this or have had this said to us at one time or another. How about, “if you’re...


OSCAR Care Group
Jan 22, 2024
How to build a delicious and nutritious Childcare Menu
Childcare Centres and ELCs are pivotal in influencing a child’s food and nutrition journey from a very early age. However, food...


OSCAR Care Group
Jan 18, 2024
Cheese: You feta brie-lieve it!
Let’s talk about Cheese. It will be bit cheesy, just a brie-t. When we talk about cheese, it is related to enjoyment. Creamy, milky...


OSCAR Care Group
Dec 12, 2023
RECIPE: Choc chip cookies for Santa
No one can go to bed on Christmas eve without setting up Santa’s milk and cookies! A great way for kids to get involved in Christmas...


OSCAR Care Group
Nov 27, 2023
RECIPE: Little Kids Berry Bonanza Smoothie
This pretty pink smoothie is full of great nutrients and antioxidants. While yummy for kids, it is also another way to add fibre into...


OSCAR Care Group
Nov 16, 2023
Your Diabetes questions answered by a Dietitian
On World Diabetes Day, our Dietitian, Natascha Rae answered a bunch of questions from our viewers on Diabetes. Covering everything from...


OSCAR Care Group
Oct 24, 2023
Pasta-tively Amazing! How to include pasta as part of a healthy meal.
Pasta is a perfect foundation for healthy, nutritious, and satisfying meals. It is generally eaten with nutrient-dense food partners,...
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