Giving children a healthy start sets them up for life! Here you will find key information about eating and physical activity for raising healthy Tasmanian kids.
Healthy Kids Resources
 Start Them Right- A parent's guide to eating for under 5s An easy read guide on how and what to feed your child from birth to five years. |
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Summer BBQ Inspiration 14 Nov 2019
Summer is coming and that means BBQ weather. Have you been asked to bring a plate and/or meat to share at a family or social event? For ideas and inspiration read more
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Outdoor Classroom Ideas 11 Nov 2019
Did you know outdoor learning and play helps children grow healthy and strong? Share the following to help get children outdoors. Benefits of outdoor play engages children with learning and leads to a greater connection with nature, teaches critical life skills such as resilience, teamwork and creativity and it is fun.
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Know the Difference Between Gagging and Choking on Food 11 Nov 2019
One of the main reasons for anxiety about starting solids or moving on from puree foods is the worry of choking. Here we explain what is choking and what is gagging on food. Why knowing the difference is important and where to get first aid information. Read more
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Why Children Need Risky Play 23 Oct 2019
We all want the best for our children. This includes keeping them safe while they play. Falls and running into people and things are the top reasons for a child going to hospital. We know play is how children develop and learn. How do we get the balance right between being safe and allowing risk? Read more
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Fitness Trackers Helpful or Harmful 17 Oct 2019
Thinking about getting your child a fitness tracker device for Christmas? You may want to read this first