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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Returning to Work and Meal Planning 21 Sep 2020
Are you returning to work after having a baby and looking for ways to make it easier to get a meal on the table at the end of the day? Putting some strategies in place can help your family get food on the table on busy weeknights. Find out about tips for meal planning for your family
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Finding Your Family’s New Groove 29 Aug 2020
After a challenging few months, many of us are looking forward to getting into the new ‘normal’. As restrictions have eased, team sports and other organised extracurricular school activities are returning. Read more about how to get back into the groove.
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Getting Enough Sleep While Breastfeeding 31 Jul 2020
Having a new baby can be exhausting. One of the trickiest parts is getting enough sleep yourself. It is normal for babies to wake at least once or twice during the night, and newborns wake even more. Babies have small tummies and need to feed frequently. Babies need a lot of care but remember that you need care too! Read more about sleep and breastfeeding
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Why Social Connections are Important for Young People 10 Jul 2020
Healthy social connections help us all have a sense of wellbeing, and young people are no exception to this. Having positive relationships with people like family members, friends and schoolmates lowers anxiety and depression. It also raises self-esteem. Feeling supported has a powerful impact on health generally. It’s linked to increased quality of life and a longer life span. Read more about healthy social connections
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Sleep and Teens 10 Jul 2020
Studies show that young people are not getting enough sleep. Not getting enough sleep affects us negatively, both physically and mentally. It can make our lives more difficult, and this is also true for young people. Read more to find out how to help your teenager sleep better.more