Posts Tagged ‘brain’
Should kids take vitamin C?
As the winter chill appears many of you may be reaching for the vitamin C supplements. And now with coronavirus it seems even more necessary. But is this warranted? Does vitamin C help prevent colds and illnesses? And what happens if children are given too much? What does vitamin C do? Like most nutrients vitamin…
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Is your child getting enough sleep?
Not many parents will answer ‘yes’ to this question! I’m lucky to have two ‘good sleepers’ but even they go through periods of bad sleep when I feel like a walking zombie. So what exactly are ‘good sleepers’? How much should your child sleep? What’s normal? Age Recommended hours of sleep/24 hours(naps + night time)…
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Boosting Brain Power!
As kids settle into the new school year it’s natural for us to want them to be prepared and ready to take on the challenges of the year. A big part of this means being ready to learn. Good nutrition is vital for brain development and functioning. It’s about what fuel we’re supplying their brains!…
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