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Your child’s health: Soft drinks linked to cancer

Bindy Cummings — Thu, 22 Feb 2018 04:25:08 +0000

New research out of the University of Melbourne and the Cancer Council Victoria has found a positive association between soft drink consumption and cancer risk, and the more sugary soft drinks participants drank the higher their risk of cancer.

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9 Amazing facts about breast milk

ActiveBabiesSmartKids — Wed, 03 Jan 2018 05:37:50 +0000

Kissing your baby changes you breast milk. Breast milk can kill cancer cells. Read 9 amazing facts about breast milk. Pinky McKay writes for GymbaROO BabyROO

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Secure versus insecure bonding: Parents need to know the difference

Marianne Schriever — Tue, 02 Jan 2018 02:22:56 +0000

Bonding usually happens instinctively between parent and baby, but loving the baby doesn’t automatically result in secure bonding. A secure bond provides the infant with an optimal foundation for life, eagerness to learn, a healthy self-awareness and trust and consideration for others. An insecure bonding relationship can lead to confusion about oneself and difficulties in learning about self and the world, as well as relating to others.

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Sleep. Behave. Learn. The importance of sleep for babies and children

Dr Jane Williams — Tue, 02 Jan 2018 01:18:42 +0000

We all know how hard it is to get a grip when sleep deprived, however in terms of babies and childrens development and learning capacity this research news by Dr Jane Williams warrants attention.

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What should I be eating as a new mum

ActiveBabiesSmartKids — Thu, 28 Dec 2017 01:18:53 +0000

The arrival of your new baby is extremely exciting and stressful as it requires you to make a lot of adjustments. It is common that new mums and dads experience appetite disturbances, where they may feel disinterested in food. This is often caused by sleep disturbances.

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Chores make kids smarter, happier and more successful

Marianne Schriever — Tue, 21 Nov 2017 03:49:33 +0000

Study shows that young children who participated in household chores were more likely to succeed in adulthood; complete education, met career goals, and maintain better relationships with family and friends.

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Chores for toddlers to 5 years: What chores at what age

Marianne Schriever — Tue, 21 Nov 2017 03:46:45 +0000

Engaging young children in taking on daily responsibilities or 'chores' is not only a key to happy families, but even more importantly their tasks help enhance their brain and prepare them for future competencies. Here's GymbaROO's guide to which chores are developmentally appropriate for each age from one to five years old.

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Keeping kids entertained whilst travelling, without screens!

Dr Robyn Floyd — Tue, 21 Nov 2017 03:28:18 +0000

It is now very easy whilst travelling to switch on a screen or allow children to use hand-held devices, however, travelling with kids can be a great opportunity to develop creativity, spark imagination, build connections and have some fun as a family. Here are some games and ideas that have worked for me.

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Christmas craft ideas for babies and kids

Bindy Cummings — Tue, 21 Nov 2017 03:19:28 +0000

Christmas, with all it's bells and whistles, tinsel and sparkle, is a fabulous time to create with developmental benefits and enjoy the heart-warming results. Enjoy these brilliant and fun craft ideas to do for babies and with toddlers and kids.

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Sun protection for babies and kids: Latest expert advice

GymbaROO KindyROO — Mon, 20 Nov 2017 01:18:17 +0000

Two in three Australians will be diagnosed with skin cancer in their lifetime. Here's the latest on what experts are saying about how to best protect our babies and kids.

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