Dr Kyla- Paediatric Dietitian

Dr Kyla- Paediatric Dietitian Dr Kyla Smith is a paediatric dietitian revolutionising the way we feed our families Food and mealtimes are overwhelming for so many families.

I’m here to help you feel good about mealtimes, and change the way we feed this generation of children. There’s the process of starting off on solid food, surviving the fussy toddler stages and navigating school lunchboxes and family mealtimes, all whilst battling a myriad of misinformation and our own learned and sometimes negative relationships with food. My mission is to empower you with the sk

ills and confidence to support your baby, your toddler and your school-aged child to love their food and feel comfortable in their bodies. We can raise our children to respect their bodies and trust their hunger, and feel confident around food. It’s not always easy in our diet-obsessed culture, but it is possible. My approach will set your kids up for a future of eating that supports them to grow and thrive. I can't wait for you to join me!

Early Childhood Educators and Teachers- this one is for you. I want to give you a gentle introduction to a way of speaki...
03/09/2026

Early Childhood Educators and Teachers- this one is for you.

I want to give you a gentle introduction to a way of speaking about food and health with children in a way that builds confidence rather than shame.

👩🏻‍🏫 It might be for you, as a professional development experience to build confidence and clarity.

📚 It might be something you share with a colleague who’s asking the same questions (or hasn’t even considered them!)

🏫 Or it might be something you take to your director or admin team when you’re ready to start a bigger conversation about practice across your service or school.

Join me Thursday 10th September 3:30pm AWST (all tickets get the recording emailed afterwards if you can’t make it live).

Get your ticket here https://mealtimes.com.au/product/dr-kylas-teacher-masterclass/

An Aldi buy at a fraction of the cost of Baby Mum-Mums. How will these baby crackers stack up when it comes to the crunc...
01/09/2026

An Aldi buy at a fraction of the cost of Baby Mum-Mums. How will these baby crackers stack up when it comes to the crunch?

This Chewsday Review is a short written summary of this product.

I use emojis to give you an insight into what I think of the product, but you can read the full review (max 3 min read) on my website.

Read the review: https://mealtimes.com.au/chewsday-reviews/

We’ve taught kids about good foods and bad foods for as long as we can all remember.But we’re starting to understand why...
31/08/2026

We’ve taught kids about good foods and bad foods for as long as we can all remember.

But we’re starting to understand why this kind of framing causes more harm than good.

As a result we’re seeing changes to the national curriculum, as well as federal government funding into safe nutrition messaging in schools.

I’ve done a short and sharp summary of why this shift is happening, on the latest episode of Mealtimes with Dr Kyla.

I’ve recorded this specifically with early childhood educators in mind. I’d love you to listen.

Listen here: https://mealtimes.com.au/podcast/
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29/08/2026

It’s been a staple activity in early childhood teaching for years.

But things are shifting.

In fact, we’re starting to understand that this type of food messaging contributes to disordered eating patterns.

It’s often the start of associating guilt with eating. And that doesn’t equate to being healthy.

The good news is we’re also learning more about how we can help kids. And more educators are getting on board with the change.

I’ve got a free resource for you to use in your early childhood setting. It won’t add more work to your already overloaded plate. Just grab it and use it.

https://mealtimes.com.au/magnet/beyond-good-bad-foods/ ❤️

Does this one surprise you?At the end of a long day making dinner can feel like a struggle. For some kids, just eating d...
28/08/2026

Does this one surprise you?

At the end of a long day making dinner can feel like a struggle. For some kids, just eating dinner is a struggle.

And if, on top of that, you're holding yourself to a standard of having to make everything from scratch, well... it doesn't always help.

I think it's useful to remember that all foods have nutritional value.

Sure, some foods are more nutritious than others. I am not here to debate that.

But I look at a meal like this and see the possibility that fish fingers could lead to crumbed fish one day. And maybe then being able to go out for fish and chips, and actually eating the fish. And maybe one day in the future it's a fish curry- who knows?!

If easy dinners are getting you through right now and you're feeling guilty, I'd like to reframe this a bit. This meal can be a helpful stepping stone, as well as something for your kid to eat happily.

But what if you're feeling guilty AND worried?

Joining the Mealtimes Membership gives you access to a team of dietitians and feeding specialists who can provide reassurance but ALSO help you figure out your next steps so that you're not stuck in the 'bread for dinner' stage forever.

Head to https://mealtimes.com.au/mealtimes-membership/ to get the details x

It’s a lot of Baby Mealtimes members, that’s for sure.As new teachers they followed the patterns taught to them by more ...
27/08/2026

It’s a lot of Baby Mealtimes members, that’s for sure.

As new teachers they followed the patterns taught to them by more experienced teachers. Often the way it’s always been done.

But once you have your own child, you start to question the old ways.

🍎 Do they really need to eat their fruit first?
🥪 Do I really need to tell parents what they can’t pack?
👧🏼 Do they really need to eat a certain amount before being allowed to play?
🧁 Do I really need to teach them that eating cake is "bad"?

And it’s an important shift to start questioning. But how do you actually change how you teach it?

I can get you started with an alternative activity to sorting good and bad foods, perfect for the early childhood setting. And it doesn’t need any more research, planning or thinking. It’s good to use now!

Head to https://mealtimes.com.au/magnet/beyond-good-bad-foods/ for the details ❤️

Are you a teacher or early childhood educator? I would be honoured if you took 15 minutes out of your busy day to listen...
26/08/2026

Are you a teacher or early childhood educator?

I would be honoured if you took 15 minutes out of your busy day to listen to my latest podcast episode.

I'm talking about why "healthy" and "unhealthy" food lessons aren't doing what we want them to do. And I've got options for you to use instead!

Head to https://mealtimes.com.au/podcast/ for the details x

Let's see if Up&Go No Added Sugar still hits the sweet spot...This Chewsday Review is a short written summary of this pr...
25/08/2026

Let's see if Up&Go No Added Sugar still hits the sweet spot...

This Chewsday Review is a short written summary of this product.

I use emojis to give you an insight into what I think of the product, but you can read the full review (max 3 min read) on my website.

Read the review: https://mealtimes.com.au/chewsday-reviews/

For some children, even having certain foods on their plate can be too much.And that’s okay. The first step might be wor...
23/08/2026

For some children, even having certain foods on their plate can be too much.

And that’s okay. The first step might be working on being around food.

Try giving your child opportunities to interact with food when there’s no pressure to eat.

Here are 3 examples I like:
🌱 Gardening and growing food
🛒 Going grocery shopping and choosing foods
🥕 Helping with food preparation

I know life is busy and sometimes you won't have the time or patience to take a child grocery shopping. But what if they touch a food they wouldn't previously have on their plate? Or what if they can acknowledge it another way without any worries?

It's all progress.

Sometimes the goal is simply to make food feel a little more familiar and a little less scary.

Constipation is so hard to manage without support. Often parents are confused about what to do and let's be real... Ther...
21/08/2026

Constipation is so hard to manage without support.

Often parents are confused about what to do and let's be real... There is only so much prune juice you can offer.

If you're unsure how to help your child's constipation, you need to watch my constipation masterclass.

I'll explain what is going on, why "more fibre" isn't the solution, plus give you tools to track what is going on and advocate for your little one. You'll finish the webinar feeling confident about your next steps.

Then, if you need some more individual advice, my team would love to work with you to come up with a plan for your child.

You don't need to be lost or confused about how to manage constipation.

Head to https://mealtimes.com.au/product/dr-kylas-guide-to-constipation-management/ and for more information about working together x

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