Parent-child workshops
Please note that any reference to “parent” means any responsible caregiver attending with the child.
Junior Foodie Classes
Designed to foster happy, healthy relationships between kids and their food.
Whether you have a preschooler experiencing hesitancy around food, or a little foodie who's keen to learn more, these classes are perfect.
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What's involved?
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The program consists of weekly parent-child group classes during school term
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For children aged 3–6
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Designed & facilitated by university-qualified nutritionist, Kate Curtis, who has specialised training in helping fussy eaters and problem feeders
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Each session focuses on sparking curiosity and making food fun. This is achieved through a mix of sensory exploration, cooking and play in a relaxed and supportive environment
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Each week, we learn about and explore a different seasonal food, with a creative cooking session to finish the term
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Equipment and food provided.
Benefits:
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The workshops help children develop positive relationships with food – an essential for healthy eating.
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Early food experiences shape future food preferences and eating behaviours. By attending you help your child establish a preventive approach to good health.
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The program incorporates evidence-based strategies that help children gain interest in foods and encourage them to want to explore foods for themselves, taking the pressure off everyone.
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Children gain knowledge, life skills and a greater appreciation for food.
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Cooking with your kids at home is fun, right!? Well, not everybody agrees. The sessions save you the planning, set-up and cleaning associated with food-related activities in the home.
More classes planned as restrictions ease. To lodge your preferences and stay updated, please register your interest below.