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A-Z OF KIDS HEALTH AND NUTRITION
If you are one of those people who are clueless when it comes to knowing your vitamins and nutritional terms, then our A to Z terminology list will help you to wise up.
HEALTHY MEALS FOR KIDS – SNACKS
Learning doesn’t just make you smart. It also takes energy. That’s why it’s so important to have healthy meals for kids, which include nutritious snacks to keep them going.
Simple ways to nurture the planet from home
Think about nurturing your child’s future and encouraging them to multiply their potential so they can make all their dreams come true.
Maths Maths is everywhere and you can make it make ‘cents’!
Remember when you were younger, while doing your Maths homework, thinking to yourself: “When will I ever need to use this?” when looking at your maths homework?
It’s playtime that adds up!
What comes to mind when you think Maths Buddy in a glass? Of course, NESTLÉ® NESPRAY® FortiGrow™ is at the top of the list but is playtime on the same list?
Understanding the importance of multiplying their potential
Have you recently asked your child what they want to be when they grow up?
Top 10 tips to get your child excited to do their maths homework
Do you remember what it was like to be a child coming home from school, excited about the different ways you would spend your free time and then you remember that before you can enjoy your free tim
Why exercise during pregnancy?
Exercise leads to improved circulation, which in turn can reduce the severity of varicosities (varicose veins).
Types of exercise
Your safety and that of your baby are of prime importance at all times. You may begin to exercise in early pregnancy and continue for as long as you feel comfortable.
Increasing postural awareness and correction take
Take particular care of your back during and after pregnancy – protect it from strain and possible injury.
Maintaining and improving fitness
Stimulating the cardiovascular system through aerobic exercise helps to maintain and improve your fitness during pregnancy.
Monitoring your response to exercise
It is important to monitor your response to your exercise programme by taking your pulse-rate before, during and after exercise.
Levels of fitness
First trimester
Your fitness is likely to decrease. Listen to your body and only do what you feel comfortable doing.
Second trimester
Relaxation and correct breathing techniques
As your pregnancy advances, the uterus exerts an increased upward pressure on your diaphragm. As you near your due date you may find that you breathe less deeply, although more efficiently.
Guidelines for exercise during and after pregnancy
Before exercising, during or before pregnancy, it is advisable to eat high fibre, high carbohydrate snacks, such as an apple, dried fruit, banana or whole wheat muffin, as your metabolic functions
Criteria for prenatal classes
Instructor’s credentials, for example, midwife, physiotherapist.
Instructor’s specialised training in childbirth education.
Exercise during and after pregnancy
“I am pregnant – can I exercise?”
Adjusting to pregnancy
Discovering that you are pregnant brings about a variety of new feelings.
Father’s role
Sharing the adventure of pregnancy, birth and parenting can make this one of life’s most rewarding experiences.
Siblings
Older siblings learn about sharing, life-long love and friendship.
Single parent
Today an increasing number of women are facing the challenges of pregnancy, birth and parenthood alone. This may be through personal choice or circumstantial.
At ten months
- He enjoys nursery rhymes and games. Encourage and play with him. Talk to him and imitate and add to his sounds.
- Encourage self-occupation.
Developmental Milestones
You cannot fast-track the stages of your baby’s development, but you can help by creating a stimulating environment.
The Junior Eater from around 12 months and onwards
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Juniors are different
Juniors think differently, act differently and, most frustratingly, eat differently. They won’t eat what you want them to eat or they play with their food and expect you to play with it too.
Great ways to increase your toddler’s tastes
Expand your toddler's taste and appetite! Follow our helpful tips.
Taste Tracker
Feeding your little one a broad variety of healthy foods can contribute to his healthy growth patterns now and later.
Drinks for Toddlers
Both the foods and the drinks you offer your toddler are important in helping her to grow up healthy.
What drinks should I offer?
Growth and Development
“Toddlers” refer to infants from the age of 12 months to 36 months.