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Young girl looking in the mirror concerned about body image

4 biggest influences on a young girl’s body image – are you one?

We regularly think that body image is an issue for adults as well as teens growing up, but where does it all begin? And how can parents help their young children develop a healthy body image?

By Merissa Forsyth|Thursday, 13th July 2017|Leave a reply

A child who helps shop for fresh fruit and vegetables might be more likely to eat them

It’s time to teach veggies to our kids

It's easy to forget that we aren't trying to force feed our kids vegetables, we are trying to raise competent and adventurous eaters. You can help your kids learn to like new foods and improve mealtimes using and understanding these three steps ...

By Kate Wengier|Wednesday, 12th July 2017|Leave a reply

Talking to children about sex – an age-appropriate guide

An age-appropriate guide to help parents know when and how to talk to their young children about sex. Sex education is important but parents sometimes don't know what to talk about that is appropriate to their child's age.

By Cath Hakanson|Tuesday, 11th July 2017|Leave a reply

8 ways to win over a reluctant reader

Reading gives children better self-esteem, better academic outcomes, increased empathy and social skills, and better health and well-being. Some children just don't want to read. Here's some ways to encourage a reluctant reader ...

By Adrienne Buckingham|Thursday, 29th June 2017|Leave a reply

Children and consumer culture - why your child will benefit from the word 'no'

Say ‘no’ to your children – and they’ll benefit in the long term

Our materialistic, capitalist culture tells us that giving children all this stuff will make them happy. But happiness does not reside within toys, games and technology. We need to give children a sense of independence, of resilience and of self-worth.

By Kimberley|Monday, 26th June 2017|10 Replies

Girls wearning skirt as part of the school uniform

Girls’ school uniforms – let them wear shorts and pants

Research shows that girls wearing dresses to school directly results in girls doing less physical activity. Are we prioritising tradition and gender norms over the needs of school girls? Largely we are, and it's time we acknowledge that this needs to change.

By Dr Amanda Mergler|Monday, 19th June 2017|2 Replies