Health & Fitness > Nutrition & Health Issues Developing healthy eating habits in children

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Teaching your kids to eat healthy food needn't be a drama. The key to success is leading by example and starting as you mean to go on. First solids should be pureed fruit or vegetables (greens included) and once first teeth appear cooked fruit and vegetable pieces can serve as finger food. Babies love to feed themselves and s... More..

Arts & Humanities > Playwrights & Plays Writing successful comedy plays for children

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Three short comedic plays for childrenHow do writers construct successful comedic scripts for children? Jolly Jelly Bean by Phillipa Werry, The Dragon by Joy Cowley, Winner Takes All by David Hill are three short plays for children (by New Zealand authors), which use extrinsically motivated characters to humorous effect. Phil... More..

Creative Writing > Short Stories Short stories: For children

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I'm desperately trying to convince my Mum to buy me the hottest pair of shoes ever! They're on display in EmmJAY Sole - the latest style trainers, worn by ALL the pop-stars, AND in my favourite colour sky blue!"I must have them before anyone else at school beats me to it!" I insist. But Mum fails to see how absolutely necessa... More..

Parenting & Pregnancy > Teen Challenges What you should know about teen depression

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Depression is at epidemic levels and teenagers are particularly susceptible to this psychological disease. Teens face many challenges regarding social identity, while their bodies are going through physical changes which affect their mental and emotional state. But which behaviors are due to normal physiological changes and w... More..

Health & Fitness > Pediatrics Tips for treating colds in children

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All children are susceptible to colds and flu, especially during the winter months. Sickness can spread through daycare centers and pre-school facilities like wildfire! And just when your child recovers, the next bout strikes! Strategies for prevention include: dressing appropriately, taking a chewable vitamin supplement (lik... More..

Parenting & Pregnancy > Parenting Tips The benefits of parenting advice from experienced mothers

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The Benefits of Parenting Advice from Experienced MothersMaking supportive connections within the community is crucial for all new mothers. Experienced mums can offer relevant advice and support to new mothers, who are experiencing the joys and challenges of parenthood for the first time. Mothers with children even slightly o... More..

Creative Writing > Essays Essays: Trickster archetypes

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From thin airThe theme making something from next-to-nothing is developed in the three folktales: The Cunning Man (originating in Malawi), The Emperor's New Clothes (a Danish folktale by Hans Christian Andersen), and Nail Soup (a Swiss folktale). The plots of these tales all feature trickster archetypes, who develop the theme... More..

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