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We all know that block play is good for children, but here’s part of an email we received from Vikki Curtis in Wales which portrays just how powerful constructive play can be. “When Osian started nursery at 3 years old, his use and understanding of language was very...

What can I give children after school? Children always seem to be starving when they come home from school! Now is a good time to offer a healthy snack. It will bridge the gap between lunch and tea and, if they are playing sport or playing games, it will fuel their...

Eating fussy eaters Create a good mood for a healthy meal! Let them the number of hours they have exercised equal the number of hours they are allowed to watch television. Discourage eating meals on snacks while watching television. Because their mind will be on the...

How can children adopt healthier eating habits? The best that you can do is to offer them information and help. Talk to them about healthy eating, discuss the foods you buy and plan to eat an trust children to make the right choices. Create healthy habits for the...

How can children be encouraged to be more active? Make plenty of opportunities for children to be active and give them plenty of support and encouragement. Let them know that exercise is important in everyone’s life and should be part of the daily routine. Think of...

Practical help What practical help can I give? To promote a healthy lifestyle, children should be encouraged to: Increase their physical activity Adopt healthier eating habits Reduce the time spent doing sedentary activities Think of it as a long-term...

Overweight kids What are the dangers for children of being overweight? Although the immediate medical risks of being overweight as a child are small, research has highlighted the following risks for overweight children: Bone and joint problems – knee, hip...

With 88 keys and hundreds of internal strings, a standard piano produces a slew of unique sounds and tones. And mastering that complex system doesn’t only result in beautiful music — a new study says it can also help kids build up their language skills....

Organic food on the family's table Is organic food better for children? Should you consider changing to an organic diet for the whole family? According to the report from the Soil Association in 2001, organic food is most definitely healthier as well as safer. Perhaps...