Table 2 The Conflicted Mother, themes and codes

Prioritising Children and Family

Resources

Time

 -

 -

Financial

 -

Prioritising Others

 -

 -

Multiple responsibilities

Children

 -

 -

Partners

 -

 -

Other family members

 -

The guilty mother

 -

-

The isolated mother

 -

Challenges of putting dietary advice into practice

Diet and mothering

Undermining mothering role

 -

 -

External environment

 -

 -

Family preferences

 -

 -

Dietary objectives

 -

Cooking at home

Cooking for children

 -

Understanding of guidance

 -

 -

Inability to follow guidance

 -

Disconnection from physical activity guidance

Guidance knowledge

Sedentary versus activity

 -

 -

Types of PA

 -

 -

Strength training

 -

Relevance to mothers

 -

 -

Impact on family life

Family time

 -

 -

Enjoyment

 -

 -

Chore/task

 -

 -

Maintain health

 -

Exercise for pleasure

 -

Modelling healthy behaviours

Weaning period

 -

 -

Healthy food for all the family

Reduction of junk food

 -

 -

Barriers to achievement

 -

 -

Benefit for all family members

 -

Physical activity participation

Facilitate for children

 -

 -

Time resources

 -

 -

Material resources

 -

 -

Access