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Preparing your child for a dental visit

August 8, 2023
There’s lots of things you can do to make your child feel comfortable (even excited!) about a visit to the dental clinic.  

Returning to work and breastfeeding

July 26, 2023
If you’re heading back to work and still planning to breastfeed, there are probably a million questions running through your head!

Top tips for packing a healthy lunchbox

July 18, 2023
Children are at school for a big part of their day. It’s important that they have enough food and energy to grow, play and learn. Tasmanian Dietitian, Alison, shares some handy tips for packing a nutritious (and yummy!) lunchbox.

Five tips for talking about food and eating

June 8, 2023
We want our kids to have a good relationship with food and eating.

Top tips for keeping kids road safe

May 18, 2023
It’s never too early to start teaching kids about road safety.

Tips for Picky Eaters

April 4, 2023
Does it feel like your child won’t eat anything you give them? Don’t worry! Most kids will be picky at times.

Music time with baby

August 15, 2022
One of the best things about singing with your baby is that they don’t care if you can sing in tune – they just love to hear you sing! 

Playing with light and shadows

August 2, 2022
Playing with shadows is something your child might enjoy the next time you are looking for a great learning activity.

Backyard obstacle challenge

July 18, 2022
We all know how much our children need exercise! Not only does it develop their muscle strength, coordination and control, but if they don’t get the chance to be regularly active, they can start to get a little stir crazy.