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Sleep for Children

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Bed Time Capers Many parents struggle with bed time and even refer to it as "the witching hour"!  Children call out for a drink of water, want yet another story, and demand more food. Parents feel frustrated and exhausted! All are delaying tactics to stave off the inevitable........time for sleep!  Parents need respite from children to re-charge their batteries and all children need their sleep.  Most young children need to be in bed and asleep by 7.30pm; however young children who still have a day time sleep may still be up after this time and should be … [Read more...] about Sleep for Children

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How To Make Sure They’re Eating Healthily When You’re Not Watching!

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The Healthy Lunchbox There’s no doubt that guiding your children towards lifelong healthy eating habits is one of the greatest gifts you can give. And when you consider school-age children eat around 25% of their food at school, and child obesity is growing alarmingly, we begin to appreciate the importance of ensuring lunch box food is both nutritious and balanced. Here’s some guidelines to get you on track. Provide variety, not just in the type of food but also in taste, texture and colour. It’s the best way to ensure a balanced, healthy lunchbox, as well … [Read more...] about How To Make Sure They’re Eating Healthily When You’re Not Watching!

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Garlic Great for Food Poisoning

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[byline_author] In a recent study, garlic has been found to be far more effective than the antibiotics most commonly used to treat food poisoning by Champhylobacter. One of the active chemicals in garlic, diallyl sulphide, was shown to be a much stronger and faster acting antimicrobial than erythromycin and ciprofloxacin. Champhylobacter is the most common food poisoning bacteria, especially from raw or undercooked poultry or from cross-contaminated via dirty surfaces and utensils. Previous studies have shown diallyl sulphide was also effective against other … [Read more...] about Garlic Great for Food Poisoning