What are common childhood injuries?
Young children need to have a safe environment. They are too young to take care of their own safety. They cannot understand danger. Telling them and teaching them about danger is important, but it does not keep them safe. Keeping young children ... [... more]
Child & Youth Health |
Alice Fryling
The challenges of parenting can sometimes feel overwhelming. What do we do when we run out of patience? How do we handle our anger when it seems to be getting the best of us? Where do we find the affirmation our children need? Life shouts. God ... [... more]
Random House |
School entry immunisation certificates
Children need a certificate before they start primary school that shows whether or not they have been vaccinated against a range of diseases. There are two certificates that can be used. You can use one that can be issued by your local council or ... [... more]
Better Health |
Child safety - hot weather
Hot weather can be dangerous for babies and young children. They can quickly lose body fluids through perspiration which leads to dehydration. Children need to drink regularly, wear light clothing and be kept cool. Never leave a baby or child in ... [... more]
Better Health |
Sex education - primary school children
Primary school-aged children need age-appropriate information about sex and reproduction. Your talks should also start to include topics such as puberty, sexual responsibility and relationships. Sex education is an ongoing process of ... [... more]
Better Health |
School lunches
Many children eat much of their food each day away from home. Although some services provide meals, parents often need to send enough food along for the day. Young children need a variety of healthy foods to provide them with the different ... [... more]
Child & Youth Health |
Discipline - what is discipline?
Children need discipline, limits and guidance. They need to feel safe and secure while learning to get along with others and learning to live in society. The best discipline leads to children learning self-discipline. People often confuse ... [... more]
Child & Youth Health |
Be a good model
There is pressure from all directions to spend money on our children and yet some of the most valuable things children need cannot be bought. One of the best things parents can give their children is a healthy attitude to living. There is a sense ... [... more]
Child & Youth Health |
Long trips
Travel with children can be fun and add extra enjoyment to your trip, as you see things through their eyes. It is most enjoyable if you are prepared and have thought about what children need, especially for long trips. When you are taking ... [... more]
Child & Youth Health |
Snacks for children - easy read
Children need a range of healthy foods to grow, learn and play. Children under 4 can choke on foods such as apple, carrot, nuts and lollies. Food for child care, kindy, school, home and outings. [... more]
Child & Youth Health |
Influences on children's sexual behaviour
Learning about sexuality is just as important to children as any other learning. Children need to feel that the sexual parts of their bodies are good, just as they feel that it is good to have arms and legs. They need to feel that it is good to ... [... more]
Child & Youth Health |
Parenting - listen to your children
Listening to your child boosts their self-esteem. Children need the active attention of their parents. Try to make time every day to listen exclusively to your child without distractions. Listening to your child boosts their self-esteem and ... [... more]
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