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Social Media and Body Dissatisfaction 04 Mar 2019
The modern world is full of people who are unhappy with their bodies. One in three young people (age 15-19 years) are very or extremely concerned about body image. More troubling is that a negative body image can start as young as three years old. Find out the six actions we suggest to protect yourself and your family
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Book time to read 03 Oct 2019
Creating quiet places to sit and read helps learning and a love of books. It can be as simple as a large cushion in a corner and some library books or you can find spots to share books together in your local library, too.
Give your child a great start by talking, singing, playing and sharing simple books together.
Make this time enjoyable and don’t worry if your reading is not the best. Read more about reading to children
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Food pouches - are they the way to go? 27 Nov 2017
There are more and more baby and kids foods in squeezable plastic bags in shops – and food companies market them as fun and easy way to get nutritious food into even the fussiest eaters. They are convenient when times are busy.
But all food pouches store-bought or home filled, while less messy, can limit learning and developmental opportunities for babies. Read more about food pouches
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Power up with breakfast 01 Jun 2018
Eating breakfast is the best way to kick-start your body to begin the day. Read more about the importance of breakfast
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Food marketing and your kids 01 Jun 2018
It’s a fact of modern life that most preschool children recognise popular food brands while many can’t identify common fruit and vegetables! Read more out food marketing