Children learning to feed themselves

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Children learning to feed themselves are developing independence, fine motor skills and food awareness.Start your child off with finger foods and then give him lots of practice using a spoon.Small, plastic, non-breakable cups are good for children learning to use a cup.Mealtime mess can be stressful. Use a bib, or put a plastic dropsheet or newspaper under the highchair.
Children learning to feed themselves are developing independence, fine motor skills and food awareness.Start your child off with finger foods and then give him lots of practice using a spoon.Small, plastic, non-breakable cups are good for children learning to use a cup.Mealtime mess can be stressful. Use a bib, or put a plastic dropsheet or newspaper under the highchair.

Healthy eating habits for kids

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As a parent you give your child healthy food and opportunities to eat it. Your child can decide how much to eat – or whether to eat at all.If you’re concerned your child is overeating or undereating, a healthy eating routine can help.Be a good role model by eating healthy foods yourself and making sure you have plenty of healthy foods at home.
As a parent you give your child healthy food and opportunities to eat it. Your child can decide how much to eat – or whether to eat at all.If you’re concerned your child is overeating or undereating, a healthy eating routine can help.Be a good role model by eating healthy foods yourself and making sure you have plenty of healthy foods at home.

Healthy drinks for kids

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Water and cow’s milk are the best drinks for children over 12 months and teenagers.Unhealthy drinks include soft drinks, cordials, fruit juices, mineral waters, energy drinks, sports drinks, tea and coffee.Sweet drinks can lead to overweight, obesity and tooth decay in children and teenagers.
Water and cow’s milk are the best drinks for children over 12 months and teenagers.Unhealthy drinks include soft drinks, cordials, fruit juices, mineral waters, energy drinks, sports drinks, tea and coffee.Sweet drinks can lead to overweight, obesity and tooth decay in children and teenagers.

Vegetables: tips to encourage your child to eat more

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Vegetables give your child energy. Eating vegetables can also protect him against chronic diseases.Children under eight years should have 2-4½ serves of vegetables each day.Help your child eat lots of vegetables by setting a good example. Persistence and praise can help too.
Vegetables give your child energy. Eating vegetables can also protect him against chronic diseases.Children under eight years should have 2-4½ serves of vegetables each day.Help your child eat lots of vegetables by setting a good example. Persistence and praise can help too.

Underrepresented foods

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There are many foods that are healthy for children and other household members, affordable, and unfairly neglected in most families' diet. Try to introduce new foods step by step and don't be discouraged if they are not accepted immediately! Practice has shown that it is extremely important for the father of the family to accept and support these novelties, because then the children will accept them more easily and faster.

There are many foods that are healthy for children and other household members, affordable, and unfairly neglected in most families' diet. Try to introduce new foods step by step and don't be discouraged if they are not accepted immediately! Practice has shown that it is extremely important for the father of the family to accept and support these novelties, because then the children will accept them more easily and faster.

Preparing and sharing food: activity for children 3-6 years

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Learning to share is an important play and friendship skill.Preparing and sharing food is a fun way for your child to learn to share.Good dishes to prepare and share include fruit salad, easy pizza, muffins and ice blocks.
Learning to share is an important play and friendship skill.Preparing and sharing food is a fun way for your child to learn to share.Good dishes to prepare and share include fruit salad, easy pizza, muffins and ice blocks.

Cooking activities for kids: 3-6 years

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Cooking helps kids learn skills. It’s also a great way to spend time with your child.For cooking with kids, you need simple recipes, ingredients and equipment – plus time!When you’re cooking with your child, let your child do as much as possible.
Cooking helps kids learn skills. It’s also a great way to spend time with your child.For cooking with kids, you need simple recipes, ingredients and equipment – plus time!When you’re cooking with your child, let your child do as much as possible.

Washing fruit and vegetables: activity for children 3-6 years

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Washing fruit and vegetables can be a fun way for your child to learn words, numeracy concepts, thinking skills and more.All you need for this activity is plenty of fresh fruits and vegetables, a sink and a tap.Help your child learn by talking, introducing concepts, and asking questions.
Washing fruit and vegetables can be a fun way for your child to learn words, numeracy concepts, thinking skills and more.All you need for this activity is plenty of fresh fruits and vegetables, a sink and a tap.Help your child learn by talking, introducing concepts, and asking questions.
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