Children's Health
A healthy lunchbox for a healthy mind
Learning doesn’t just make you smart. It also takes energy. That’s why it’s so important to have healthy meals for children.
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How to prepare your child for hospital
Here are ideas and information to help you and your child before, during and after a hospital visit.
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The importance of art and crafts for child development
There are many benefits that go beyond simply having your child express themselves in a creative way.
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Yarn pom-pom
Making a pom-pom with cardboard discs is the easiest way to make pom poms with kids. Cut two large circular discs, using your glass as a template.
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Rock painting
Painting rocks is a great way to get creative and is a wonderful meditative art activity for both children and adults. Grab some paint, a handful of rocks, your little ones and let’s start painting!
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Milk carton village
Transform milk cartons into a colourful village. You will need paper beverage cartons, paint, cereal box cardboard, corks, coloured paper, glue, toothpicks and scissors.
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Edible space slime
Take a large bowl and add the content of your jelly packets. Add the corn-starch and water to the mixture. Stir until it becomes a dough-like mixture.
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Soap bubble art
Use this craft as a colour lesson. Start by making three batches, blue, yellow and red. Let the kids help mix blue and yellow or red and blue to create “new colours”.
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Toilet Paper Bunnies
These are so easy to make, and perfect for toddlers and pre-schoolers to make. You may need to help younger children with gluing.
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Playful ways to keep toddlers active during lockdown
Lockdown may restrict toddler activities, especially if they are normally in a playgroup or creche.
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Creating positive healthcare experiences
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