Posts Tagged ‘coronavirus’

10 ways to Build Resilience

The world is a frightening place right now and our children are experiencing all the anxieties and challenges we are. Reports show that Covid has clearly had a negative impact on the mental health across all ages. But even without covid, it’s impossible to protect our children from the ups and downs of life. We…

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9 ways to enjoy Halloween with kids during covid

Pretty much every kid that I know is excited for Halloween. My girls have been talking about it since last year. But then along came coronavirus and everything is different. Last year we probably thought nothing of our children going trick or treating, bustling the crowds and taking handfuls of candy out of bowls. Our…

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Can hand washing cause food allergies?

Covid has really changed the world in which we live but one thing we don’t know yet is if there will be long-term impact on our children’s health. One habit that covid has lead to is increased hygiene. Our children are washing their hands more and using more antibacterial hand sanitisers. And this is all…

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Helping your anxious child

Useful tips to help your child manage their feelings during the Covid 19 pandemic or any stressful situation. Times are tough right now no matter who you are. This means it’s tough for our kids too.  But that’s no surprise considering how their lives have been turned upside down. Their schedule of school, activities and…

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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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