Apps – boosting healthy choices

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While food apps are not a new thing in the Smartphone world, until recently the majority had been focused on counting calories and monitoring your intake and exercise habits. What is new on the market are apps designed to assist … Continue reading

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Sleep matters

Sleep Matters

For many parents, as the dreaded round-the-clock feeds and night-time dummy spits fade into memory, sleep seems less of an issue. However, sleep is integral to health and development throughout childhood and adolescence. Worryingly, SA’s Australian Centre for Education in … Continue reading

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Problems below

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Q. In the past few months my 3½ year old has been quite constipated. He was easily toilet trained just over a year ago and has never had any issues. He has also been fussier with food since his baby … Continue reading

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Impossible perfection

Impossible Perfection

In the March/April edition of SA Kids Linda Wyrill raised the topic of girls and self esteem. In this edition we look at one of the biggest issues facing teens – body image and the impossible pursuit of perfection.  Did … Continue reading

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