Gardening for children
Gardening is great for children. Kids in the garden learn new skills and have fun, especially when they grow an edible garden. Children can learn about science, nature and the environment from growing their own food. Make sure your edible garden ... [... more]
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Domestic violence - tips for children
Children who live in a home where there is a lot of violence can be frightened and upset. Violence in the home is always wrong and it's never a kid's fault. These tips might help children learn more about how to stay safe, what to do, types of ... [... more]
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Breeds for children (always with supervision):
While most pet rabbits sold are intended for children, not all are temperamentally suited to being patted, cuddled, picked up or carried around. Never leave young children unsupervised with any rabbit. Dwarf Lop, Satin, Silver Fox, Dwarf Cashmere ... [... more]
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Physical activity for children
Exercise is good for growing children as well as for adults. It keeps muscles stronger, increases flexibility and makes them feel better, as well as making it easier to maintain a healthy weight. Exercise is also a good stress reliever. If a ... [... 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 |
Drinks for children - easy read
After 6 months of age babies can have water from a cup. Sit your baby up to drink from a cup. [... more]
Child & Youth Health |
Eating tips for children (1) - babies
Babies can start eating solid foods from about six months. Before weaning, breast milk or formula should be a baby's main source of nutrition. First foods for babies can include rice cereal, mashed or pureed fruit or vegetables and well-cooked ... [... more]
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Best Start services for children
Best Start aims to improve the health, development and well-being of all children across Victoria from before birth through transition to school. Best Start is a Victorian government strategy that aims to improve the health, development, learning ... [... more]
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Water safety for children
Around 8 Victorian children under the age of five years drown every year. Parents can reduce the risks by supervising their child around water, teaching them to swim and taking precautions to reduce the risk of drowning around the home. Drowning ... [... more]
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Eating tips for children (2) - young toddlers
Toddlers can eat a wide variety of foods and textures. Toddlers and young children should drink water as their main drink, with some milk. Picky or fussy eating, snacking or grazing and overeating can worry parents.Children can learn by eating ... [... more]
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Eating tips for children (5) - primary school
Children at primary school age are ready to learn about healthy food and activity. Breakfast is important when a child goes to school. Some children are fussy or picky eaters but snacking or grazing can be a good way to eat. School lunches and ... [... more]
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Sex education for children with intellectual disabilities
People with intellectual disabilities have the same range of sexual thoughts, attitudes, feelings, desires, fantasies and activities as people without disabilities. Yet the expression of sexuality of people with an intellectual disability has ... [... more]
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