September is Fruit and Vegetable Month, the perfect time to boost your intake of these nutritious powerhouses and Eat a Rainbow. At MindChamps, we’re committed to helping our Champs get their 2 fruit and 5 vegetable serves each day. Through our nutrition curriculum, children learn about the health benefits of fruits and vegetables. From growing...
At MindChamps, we recently celebrated the 2024 Olympics in style, transforming our centres into vibrant arenas of excitement, energy, and healthy living! Our little Champs had an incredible time engaging in a day full of fun-filled MindSport physical activities and enjoying nutritious Olympic-inspired foods. MindSport Programme: Fitness and Fun Combined! Our Champs enthusiastically participated in...
During the chilly winter months, when cold and flu symptoms linger on and our immune systems could do with some warming up, sometimes the best medicine is a steaming, hearty meal. Our MindChamps Nutrition Team have you covered with our delicious and simple recipe remedies designed to lift your spirits and transform even the coldest...
NAIDOC Week is a pivotal time for celebrating the rich history, culture, and achievements of Indigenous Australians. With community events ranging from the National NAIDOC Week Awards and flag ceremonies to family fun days, sports events, and yarning circles, there are countless ways to include children in these festivities. Embracing Indigenous Culture Through Food This...
Did you know that many children are unable to identify common vegetables like tomatoes or realise that eggs are produced by chickens? This alarming trend highlights a growing disconnect from our food sources. In an era where small backyards, increased screen time, and the convenience of pre-packaged foods prevail, our young ones are losing valuable...
As Mother’s Day nears, at MindChamps, we recognise the challenge of finding the perfect gift for the remarkable women in our lives. We realise that amidst our searches, the most valuable gift often turns out to be the simple pleasure of spending quality time together – a precious commodity that money cannot purchase. Celebrating with...
At MindChamps, we embrace and celebrate all the different cultures and backgrounds that make up our MindChamps families. And as parents, we strive to provide our children with a deep acceptance, understanding and a rich tapestry of experiences based on cultural diversity. One delightful and engaging way to achieve this is through the exploration of...
Easter is just around the corner. It’s a time we start to gear up for a delightful break from the hustle and bustle of our daily lives. It’s a time to cherish moments with our loved ones, whether it’s through community celebrations, sharing a meal with the extended family, or the excitement of a backyard...
Did you know that anywhere from 13% to 50% of Australian youngsters will go through a phase of picky eating at some point during their childhood? Whilst most children will outgrow this, 5-20% of children continue to be fussy up until 10 years of age and beyond. The causes of fussy eating are diverse, but...
Chief Nutrition Officer Mandy Sacher wholeheartedly believes that all children deserve to eat real food – it is what motivated her to focus on children’s nutrition and what continues to drive her to keep making changes in the childcare sector. Product research is a huge component of her work and trawling supermarket aisles hunting for...
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