After school is one of the most common times I see big emotions, meltdowns, low energy, and the classic “hangry” behaviour in kids, and very often, it comes back to blood sugar. A long day of learning, moving, concentrating, and using up energy can leave children running on empty by mid-afternoon. When blood sugar drops too low, the body releases stress hormones like adrenaline and cortisol to compensate, which can show up as irritability, tears, overwhelm, poor focus, and emotional outbursts. Having simple, balanced snacks prepared ahead of time with protein, healthy fats, and quality carbohydrates, helps stabilise blood sugar, support the nervous system, and create a much calmer transition from school to home.

Congee is a deeply nourishing dish with a long history of use in traditional medicine for its healing properties. This warm, easy-to-digest rice porridge is known for its ability to support digestion, restore energy, and soothe the body.