Hi mums and dads! The rules of prepping food for my kids (that they will willingly eat) are fairly predictable: They will eat anything in a creamy, cheesy sauce They will eat pretty much any vegetable, as long as they can't see it or pick it out They will eat almost...
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ADHD (Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder)
I see a lot of children through my clinical work who have troubles with attention and concentration, and this may manifest as a variety of different presentations, for example: learning problems behaviour problems: like emotional dysregulation, oppositional or defiant...
Spicy baked cauliflower steaks and crispy sage
Cauliflower is every parent's best friend - you just haven't realised it yet. My kids eat so much cauliflower - and they don't even know it. When it is prepped THIS way however, I love it... so this is for the other half of the cauliflower that you haven't pureed and...
Nappy rash
NAPPY RASH Nappy rash is a really common problem that we see in infant children who still wear nappies (diapers). It can be uncomfortable and at times painful for the child, and distressing to parents who are trying to treat it. The problem is caused by the child’s...
Fresh green pesto (salsa verde)
I love home made pesto. Ever since I made it the first time at home, I never purchased the store-ready stuff in a jar again. It is good for so many reasons, It tastes amazing - the flavours are so much more bright and intense when made fresh It is healthy and there...
Developmental milestones – GROSS and FINE motor skills
Parents are often ask the question, "When should I expect little-Johnny to... [insert: walk/talk/eat solids/hop/jump/climb etc]" Motor skills are probably one of the most externally visible domains of childhood development, as we are always looking at what a child is...
Dr Meg’s “Oh-so-light-and-fluffy” Never Fail Scones
Everyone loves a fresh, hot, crusty scone right? But so many people I have spoken to have tried to make them and have failed. EVERYONE asks "How on earth do you get them so light and fluffy?" If only they knew how EASY it is!! I used to bring these scones into work...
Early childhood language development
A general paediatrician looks after children from birth until they are anywhere between 16-18 years of age generally. We look after medical issues such as asthma, constipation and headaches; but a large part of our practice is monitoring children and supporting their...
Zoodles and spaghetti in burnt pine nut butter
So I promised that I would put in some of my favourite "Quick-and-easy" recipes for when you have a wailing child attached to each leg and about 20 min to get dinner on the table. This is one of my favourites. Simple, clean flavours with vegies in for the kids. Now,...
Bed wetting (also known as “Nocturnal enuresis”)
Night time laundry washing. The little-known, and little-bragged about nocturnal hobby of a vast number of parents around the world. Unfortunately for us, it is neither a team nor a social sport (*face palm*). Bed wetting is not an unusual presentation to general...
About Dr Megs
Megan is a Brisbane and Ipswich-based paediatrician in public and private practice, and mum to two small children. You can usually find her working hard in private practice at Paeds in a Pod North Lakes and Greenslopes, and in public practice at Ipswich Hospital.
PLEASE NOTE: This blog is written for the purpose of providing GENERAL advice about common children's health topics (and of course recipes). It is NOT a substitute for a proper medical assessment and examination by a qualified physician.
If your child is unwell, seek medical and attention and advice in person.