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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Your children are watching you

Sometimes I wish that kids would just do what we say. Rather than do what we do. But that’s our lot as parents. One of the most significant ways our kids learn is through observation. And kids can be keen … 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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