This guide outlines how to create a Food Journal in the Communicate module. The Food journal is used to share with parents what their child ate for the day.

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Open the Child’s Profile
Create a Food Journal

Open the Child’s Profile

Click the Communicate icon on the left hand side to access this module.



Select the Journal tab.


Find the child you would like to add the journal to in the list on the left-hand side. You can also search by entering the child’s name in the Search field.



Select the child’s name and click the plus ( +) symbol to the right, beside the date. The plus sign appears once child’s name has been selected.

Create a Food Journal

To add a new Food journal:

In the dialog box, select the journal Type drop-down menu. Select Food as the journal type.
You can also upload a photo by clicking the Upload photos/files button.



Select the Meal. Available options are Breakfast, Lunch, Snack or Bottle.


Include the Quantity. Options are: All, Most, Some, None, or N/A.



You can also write a Description if you would like. Click the Submit button to save the journal.

Updated on: 20/05/2025