Let’s stop talking about lunch boxes
Let’s stop talking about lunch boxes Teachers and Parents, It’s that time of year again! We’re approaching the start of the school year, which can bring about the parent lunch box shame beat ups and teacher bashing for policing them. This not only fills our social media feeds but consumes our own thoughts and feelings […]
Who is to blame for lunch box policing?
Who is to blame for lunch box policing? The contents of a lunch box is a contentious issue. Parents battle with what to pack to meet school policy and guidelines; children don’t always eat what’s packed, and teachers encourage and entice kids to eat what’s served while trying to provide enough time to eat. Lunch […]
‘Healthy’ is what’s OUTSIDE the lunch box
‘Healthy’ is what’s OUTSIDE the lunch box Are you ready for it? It’s the beginning of the school year here in Australia and I’m holding my breath for the onslaught of the lunch box wars. The media will provide their two cents worth with sensationalist headlines, public health campaigns will come at us, while the […]
Creating Calm Classroom Mealtimes
How to implement trauma-informed care when returning to school after isolation Trauma can have a long lasting physical and mental impact. Adverse experiences and events affect children in multiple ways. Prior to entering isolation, Australia endured some of the most catastrophic bushfires we’ve ever seen. While we do consider ourselves the lucky country, we’re not […]
