Giving children a healthy start sets them up for life! Here you will find key information about eating and physical activity for raising healthy Tasmanian kids.
Healthy Kids Resources
Start Them Right | Health on the Shelf |
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An easy read guide on how and what to feed your child from birth to five years. | A selection of story books for children from Libraries Tasmania about food, culture and living well which you can borrow for free. |
Start Them Right
Latest News
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Four Common Food and Eating Questions Asked When You Find Out You’re Pregnant 14 Feb 2023
We know pregnancy is both an exciting time but also full of lots of changes. You may have questions about how to have a healthy pregnancy. In this blog we have answered four of the most common questions about nutrition during pregnancy
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Five Common Questions about Starting a Baby on Solid Food 18 Aug 2021
In this blog we cover five common questions parents have about starting their baby on solid foods. From when is the best time to how much to offer. Find out the latest advice on starting a baby on solid food
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Parent Question - Is it Safe to Use Alcohol in Cooking? 26 Jul 2021
Parent question: Some of my family casserole and slow cooker recipes include wine. Is it safe for my child to have these foods as they include alcohol? Read more to find out if this is so and how to make meals safer for children
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School Holidays and Meal Routine 15 Jun 2021
“During the weekend or on holidays, our days are all out of whack. So is my son! He gets out of sorts and I feel like I never get a break from the kitchen. What can I do about it?” Parent If you’re finding it hard some days to get a flow to your day, you’re not alone. Weekends and holidays can be extra tricky times, but let’s be honest making and sticking to a mealtime routine any time can feel hard. Read more to find out tips on how to get out of the kitchen and take control of the day
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What would happen if we took the word "healthy" off the table? 17 May 2021
Young children think in very black and white terms. For example, when they hear about “good” or “bad” food, they may think that eating that food makes them a “good” or “bad” person. What we eat does not reflect who we are as a person - they are two separate things. Read more about how to talk to your child about food