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Getting Back your Dinner Mojo 19 May 2019
Do you find yourself cooking the same few meals every week? You probably do this because it is quick, easy and you know that the kids will eat them. So how do you get your dinner mojo back? Read more
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How to Help your Teen be Smoke Free 14 Jun 2019
All parents want the best for their kids. For most of us, that includes our children being smoke free. We all know smoking can lead to serious health issues later in life, but young people often don’t focus on long term. You can influence a young person’s decision about smoking. To support our young people to say no to smoking we need to give them the facts. Read more
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What Your Teen Wants you to Know about Visiting a Doctor 09 May 2019
No-one said parenting teens was easy! It can get tricky when your teenager wants to see a GP by themselves. How comfortable are you with them seeing a doctor without you? Are they ready for this responsibility? What health choices can they make for themselves? How do you find out what’s going on? Read more to find out some things your teen wants you to know
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Help my Child Only wants Milk 05 Jun 2019
In baby’s first year, breast milk or infant formula is their main source of nutrition. Solid foods should not replace milk feeds too quickly. Once baby turns one if your baby has bottles of formula, you can start to reduce them. At this age, most babies will be able to manage foods eaten by the rest of the family. If you are breastfeeding, continue to breastfeed for as long as you and your baby wish. Breast milk changes to meet the growing needs of your child. It is natural to think about your child’s nutrition and how they are growing. From one year of age baby moves from a milk based eating pattern to one that mostly includes solid foods. If you are worried that your child is relying on milk for their nutrition read more
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Being Dog Safe 13 Nov 2019
Summer holidays is when lots of people get outside and enjoy the warm weather at their local parks and beaches. These places are also popular spots for people to take their dogs for exercise and play. Playing with dogs can be fun and while most dogs are friendly, dog bites do happen. Half of all dog bites occur in children under 10 years old. Read about the four main tips to help teach your children to be safe around dogs without making them scared or anxious