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Iron Requirements for Children & Adolescents: The Invisible “Mr. I”

“Mr. I”, as we tell children sometimes, or iron is one of the invisible minerals in your child’s diet. Iron is associated with strength and Mr. Ironman is no doubt considered quite the superhero for being super strong. What is iron and why do we need it, is a question many parents ask. Iron is an essential mineral that has many important functions. It helps to carry oxygen around our body and gives us energy. We also need iron to support our immune system, support muscle function, and assist with cognitive functioning. Unfortunately, iron deficiency is quite common, even in developed countries such as Australia. Not having enough iron can make you feel both mentally and physically tired. Read More “Iron Requirements for Children & Adolescents: The Invisible “Mr. I””

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How to Talk and Listen to Kids When They Need Help

Parents can be the first to notice when their child or teen is struggling and needs support. One of the most important things is to build trust with your child that they can turn to you to communicate their feelings and be heard. Just like with adults, we do not want to talk to anyone unless we feel comfortable, kids will turn to those who make them feel its ok to talk and share their feelings. When children turn to you for support or have questions it is really important to listen and allow them to solve their problems rather than overload them with solutions and opinions that can feel helpful but obstruct the teen or child from building problem solving processes and working through to their own solutions. Read More “How to Talk and Listen to Kids When They Need Help”

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Helping babies communicate: what to look for at 12 months

Are you concerned about your child’s language and communication? Don’t use the “wait and see” principle. There is help and support to kick start the children’s development and give them the help they need in time. Learning for a child begins from the second they are born. Language is an essential part of your baby’s development. Babies use skills like listening to others, recognising different sounds and talking as a way to start recognising language and responding the world around them. The first step for babies is to understand what they hear and then progress to start talking and using sounds in different ways. Read More “Helping babies communicate: what to look for at 12 months”

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Can food cause constipation?

Constipation is often defined as the reduce frequency of using your bowels and hard or lumpy stools which are difficult to pass. Constipation can be acute and only lasts for a short period of time or it may be chronic and persist for longer than 3 months. Anyone can experience constipation at any stage of life. However, young children, people over the age of 65 and women are all more likely to experience constipation. Constipation can also be caused by many different factors. Read More “Can food cause constipation?”