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Welcome to our May edi on of Your Child in the Yarra Ranges.

May is the month in which we say a big THANK-YOU to all the mums out there and show them a li le bit of apprecia on for all the hard work they do.

Our May edi on is full of inspira on and useful informa on for all you mums out there and can be used as hints to the husband or children le on the right page for them to do some cooking for you on Mothers Day. Over the month we have adventured out through the Yarra Ranges to discover some family friendly Parks to visit, look out in this months edi on for our run down on Yarra Junc on Community Playground.

We hope you all have a great Month and for all the mums out there.

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Foods which help How awesome would it be if you could eat to lose weight? A dream you say? Well, perhaps a little bit, but there are foods out there with a negative calorie intake.

What does this mean?

It means it takes more energy to digest the food, than the energy which the food provides the body. It costs more calories to process the food than the investment of calories into your body.

How did that sound?

But the body is a system which likes checks and balances. So, how does it make up for the calories it needs to burn these negative calorie foods? It burns stored fat for energy.

Plus, with the high fibre content of many of these foods, you feel fuller, and less hungry, for longer. You eat less, you eat healthier, and end up losing weight.

Eating to lost weight. How's that?

But wait there's more!

These food boost your metabolism, which is already ticking over nicely because you're getting a good night's sleep, right? The help balance your hunger pangs, they have rejuvenating effects on your skin, making you look youthful and more beautiful; they lower blood cholesterol, and help you keep a sharp mental focus on what you are doing.

Plus so much more.

So, what foods are on this list?

FRUITS Apples Blueberries Cantaloupe Cranberries Grapefruits Honeydew Lemons/Limes Mangoes Oranges Papaya Peaches Pineapple Raspberries Strawberries Tangerines Watermelon

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VEGETABLES Asparagus Bean sprouts Beets Broccoli Cabbage Carrots Cauliflower Celery Cucumbers Green beans Kale Leeks Lettuce Radishes Tomatoes Zucchini

SPICES Anise Cayenne Chili peppers Cinnamon Cloves Coriander/Cilantro Cumin Dill Fennel seeds, Flax seeds Garden cress Garlic Ginger Parsley Onion Mustard seeds Watercress

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you lose weight

by Simon Fox

What other kinds of foods can help you lose weight?

Soups are a great way to lose weight. Soup fills space in your stomach, can be filling, and if made correctly, be a small number of calories, and help you to eat less.

And yes, chocolate, dark chocolate, can help. Dark Chocolate is a mild appetite suppressant.

Don't eat too much, a few squares only, but how good is that?

Simon Fox is a Personal Trainer, Remedial Massage Therapist and keen to get people living a healthy lifestyle.

You can find him up in Mitcham, at Lifestyle Essentials

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Choosing the right primary school Many parents wonder if they should send their child to a public or private school. Choosing the right primary school for your child comes down to personal preference. The question should not be in regards to public versus private schools but what school's values are aligned with your family's core values and what school best suits my child's needs and interests?

Each family has different values, beliefs and children. What might be considered a 'good' school for one child may not be the right choice for another. The best way to decide on what school to send your child to is to book a tour.

First, you must consider what is essential for your child to thrive. Will they need extra support in confidence or social skills? Will they feel lost if it was too big? Would a big school offer them more choices? Do they need a big playground? Will they benefit from a school that has a strong emphasis on extra curricular activities like sport, drama or chess? Will they need support or extension with their schooling?

When you are on the tour have a look at their facilities. Does the school have a lot of room for outside play and explorations? What are the class sizes? What are the sporting facilities like?

What does the library offer?

Look at the children in the classrooms and see how they are interacting with their peers, teachers and principal. Are the children happy?

Are they enjoying their learning? What is the teaching style? Are the lessons hands on 8

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interactive lessons? Individual activities or group activities?

Most schools will have a list of values and it is a good idea to ask about them to see if they align with your own.

Ask what type of communication the school has with the parents. Is there a school newsletter? Is it sent via email? Do they have an open door policy where parents can come and talk with teachers freely before and after school or is it by appointment only? Do parents get sent weekly newsletters or blog updates from the classroom teacher?

Think about how the school will accommodate your family life. The choice of the right school for your child could be the one that they can walk to, the one that offers before and after school care so you can work, the school that's on the way to work or the one that their friends are going to. These are all really valid reasons to be sending your child to that school.

Don't forget to enjoy the process. Your baby is going to school and they are going to have a ball, making friends and learning. Good luck!

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Dixons Creek Primary School 1815 Melba HWY Dixons Creek PH: 5965 2282 At Dixons Creek Primary School we believe that each child is a unique individual who needs a secure, caring, and s mula ng atmosphere in which to grow and mature emo onally, intellectually, physically, and socially.

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Kids in Sport

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by Sarah Hall

Prevention of Injury

hether they’re shooting for goal on the soccer field or defending a player in netball, there’s always the risk that you child is going to injure themselves. Children are susceptible to injury, from under developed coordination, slower reaction times, less ability to assess hazardous situations and the fact that kids of the same age can vary dramatically in build. However, there a few factors you can consider in helping prevent your child from injury.

Adult supervision is a key factor. In sport there should be an adult present at all times, in addition, someone with CPR and first aid qualifications should be in attendance.

Furthermore, your child should be properly coached for the activity and position they are playing in their chosen sport, be allowed to break when they need and encouraged to drink plenty of fluids.

Playing surfaces are also important. For example basketball should be played on a 10

wooden court rather than concrete. This not only creates a softer environment for falls but in terms of pressure and load on their joints, it will prevent wear and tear injuries in the future. You should also provide the correct safety gear, making sure it fits well and is adjusted as your child grows. For example a child can quickly outgrow a pair of shin pads. If you are unsure of what equipment or safety gear your child needs, the coach is always a good person to talk to.

All in all, the main aim of sport is exercise and fun, but if you’re unsure of the treatment of any injury, you’re best to consult a professional such as your GP or a Myotherapist. If you’re not sure whether a myotherapist can help, simply look up this website: www.professionalmyotherapists.com.au and call one in your area, they will be more than happy to help.

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Bedtimes to Think about how you could make Just imagine how lovely it would be to fall a sleep while being sung to and having your hair bedtime special.

Teeth brushing can be made fun by playing little imaginative games. Children love to hear about what each tooth has done that day, and it means each tooth gets cleaned well too. So start with one tooth: this tooth ate……. for breakfast, this tooth played with……this tooth loved to eat…..for lunch, this tooth smiled at…… This little game makes teeth cleaning fun and recounting the special parts of each day is a lovely way to end the day for children.

Another game is talking as if you are the teeth, “Don’t forget me, I may be at the back, you left me out, boo hoo”. This encourages cleaning each tooth properly. My dentist said we should really be cleaning our children’s teeth until they are seven; they tend to suck and chew the toothbrush a lot when young. Look up the natural toothpastes in the resource section to be kind to your health, as well as your teeth.

Getting from the bathroom to the bedroom can be made fun also. Children enjoy a piggy back ride, walking on the adult’s feet and marching to the “Grand Old Duke of York”. Make it fun but not too stimulating! Then when in bed, there are many ideas to help them move to dreamland. One of them is singing , remembering that your children love to hear you sing most of all, regardless of whether you think you can sing or not! By surrounding your child with your own singing voice and loving touch, you are wrapping them in a sweet blanket from your energy. This is far more powerful and beautiful than playing recorded music.

Make this a daily rhythm and your child will go off to dreamland with a soft smile, hopefully!

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stroked! Bedtimes can become a big gift of love for your child. Children tend to love one lullaby in particular. My son’s is “Train Whistle Blowing” because he loves trains. My daughter’s is “Moo, Little Cow Moo”, because she loves animals. See which one your child likes by singing them a few.

My daughter has the bedtime poem called “Good Night” taken from Festival, Family and Food by Diana Carey and Judy Large said to her each night:

No more work and no more play, Every toy is put away, Ended is the lovely day Then - good night!

Drink the milk all white and creamy, Have your bath all warm and steamy Close your eyes all tired and dreamy, Then - goodnight!

Through the window stars are peeping, From their holes the possums are creeping, Your white bed is soft for sleeping, Then - goodnight!

My daughter was always quite restless going to bed, and she would get up with any excuse. She now has her small cup of warm milk, a ride on Daddy to the bathroom and in bed she hears this poem and a lullaby, while her hair is stroked.

She tends to settle much more easily now. The other night I was in a rush (yes a hurried life!) and it was late, so I skipped all of this rhythm and said “Go to sleep, it is late “. A little voice called me back in, “Mum have you not worked it out yet?”, “What?” I replied. “Have you not worked out that when you sing to me and stroke my hair I have sweeter dreams?” she answered.

The wisdom of a six year old!

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Dream About A thought here on dreams. Many videos have a scary character and these can create bad dreams or images that can play dangerously ona young child’s mind. Be conscious of what your child watches and absorbs. Keep their minds free and innocent and yours too!

Another example of a loving bedtime rhythm working was when my sister came to stay with her two children. She had recently split from their father and the children were very distressed, particularly at bedtime and my sister was finding it harder and harder to cope. They did not want to go to or stay in bed. We worked together to reinvent the bedtime routine into something fun and creative. My husband, amongst the tears one night came in with his long Tai Chi sword. “All who follow me, get to hold my sword!” he announced and off he went up the stairs singing “Oh, the Grand Old Duke of York”. The six year old boy was mesmerised and up he went first. Then from the top of the stairs we all went marching into the bedroom to take it in turns to hold the mighty sword and then a special big crystal and say our favourite part of the day. We listened and laughed at all the daily memories. Next we all learnt a lullaby together which we sung. The evening was fun, we all connected and yes they were in bed! To this day, the boy who is now eleven holds a crystal and likes lavender oil on his pillow to get him to sleep.

by Lou Harvey-Zahra

In our house we have developed a rhythm for putting the children to bed. For two weeks I put our son to bed and my husband our daughter, and then for the next two weeks we swap. We do this cycle around the new and full moon. The children look out the window to see which moon it is and check for when it is time to change. This rhythm means that we both get to have special time with each child. We enjoy connecting with them and feeling their unique energy. The children experience and are comfortable with both parents putting them to bed. I wrote out the poem and lullaby for my husband to sing to our daughter. He did and she giggled and loved having Daddy sing to her!

When they are very young, it may work to lie with them as they fall asleep. You can start making this time shorter by saying “I’m going to wash up and then I will be straight back in again”. Always give them the promise of returning, for example “In five minutes and I will come and check you are asleep”. Keep repeating this. “I’ll be back after I have made a cup of tea to check on you”, until you go in and they are asleep.

When they are older and understand but keep calling you back or getting up themselves, I say calmly and softly “It is Mummy’s special time now, its time for you to be asleep”. Check you have connected with them though and they have gone to bed in a loving way. You may offer one more lullaby but no more! Keep repeating “It is Mummy’s special time now. I will come back and check you are asleep”. Obviously if they are distressed or crying stay with them and settle them, before repeating this. If they are just calling out or happily getting up, then I reinforce that at night-time's, they go to sleep and Mummy has special time!

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Bedtimes to Dream About ……...Continued from previous page

Some parents at this age still co-sleep with their children or share the same room. Feel free to enjoy whatever works in your home. Just make sure that everyone in your family is getting good, quality sleep and that everyone is happy.

Try a peaceful bedtime rhythm for your connection together and for a healthy way of life. If your children are very young or even babies, then you can start singing and creating a rhythm now. Introduce a new rhythm gently if they are older and more set in their ways. Make sure they like the new rhythm and go with their choice of song. My son stopped wanting a lullaby when he was about eight years old, he now always has an “I love you”, short and sweet.

A chat at bedtime is connecting for him.

Remember to touch and say kind, soft words to end (and start) the day. Follow your heart and create your own unique family bedtimes and sweet dreams.

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Lou Harvey-Zahra is a teacher with twenty years experience, playgroup leader and mother of two. Her book 'Turning Tears into Laughter: Creative Discipline for the Toddler Years' ($12.95) is available from bookshops and libraries, or her website www.skiptomylouparenting.com.

Lou runs regular parenting workshops in Melbourne and beyond (see her website for details).

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6 Great uses for Egg Cartons

by Bruce Tucker

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love eggs for breakfast, as do many people.

However eggs also produce waste that eventually could end up in a landfill. For starters make sure you compost those egg shells. Dig a hole and bury them (with other food scraps). Worms will love you for it by producing nutrient rich castings. That's the easy part, but what about that darn egg carton. If your egg cartons are made of cardboard type of material then can simply put them in your recycle container for cardboard. If they are made from Styrofoam then you need to find other solutions. I have listed a few below:

Seed Starter You can also use the cardboard style for this as well. Put some potting soil in each cup, then place one to two seeds in the potting soil cover the seeds with some more of the potting soil.

After the seeds have sprouted, push up on the bottom of the cup to remove it and transplant it either outside or to another, bigger pot. If you were using the cardboard variety you can cut out the cup from the carton and transplant the plant and cup to your new area.

Easter Egg Storage Do you have those plastic Easter eggs for decoration or Easter egg hunts? Instead of storing them in a plastic bag, use your egg cartons instead.

Paint Palette for Kids Do your kids like to paint? Then put a little paint (environmentally safe paint) in each cup so you can regulate how much of each colour each child gets. This way they do not go through too much of one colour by constantly squeezing the

tube or pouring from the bottle.

Jelly Mould Here's a neat little trick someone told me re c e n t l y. Fo r t h e i r children's 1st grade class parties she fills each cup with jelly and puts it aside until it is finished setting. You can then pop them out and have small jelly snacks.

Ice Cube Tray Don't try this with cardboard variety as they will leak, but with the Styrofoam variety fill the cups up with water and put in your freezer. When frozen you have some really neat ice cubes for your next outdoor barbecue.

Packing Material Instead of using Styrofoam packing peanuts or bubble wrap, use your Styrofoam to secure objects during shipping so they do not break. If you are shipping large packages then you will need a bunch of them, so if you have been saving them you will probably have plenty. So before you throw egg cartons away think how you can use them, there is no hurry to have them end up in your local landfill just yet.

These are just a few that I have gone into detail with as far as what you can do to use and reuse those egg cartons. I always recommend however if at all possible buy your eggs that come in the cardboard variety egg cartons.

These cartons are more readily biodegradable and have many more valuable uses then their Styrofoam counterparts, such as turning them into fire starters.

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The Great Steps of Warburton.

'The Great Steps of Warburton' was a large-scale mosaic that was created by an en re community in a series of workshops through April and May 2014.

Warburton has a rich history and is noted for its natural beauty and abundant wildlife – themes that defined the mosaic design, which flows up the staircase at the exis ng 'Waterwheel' Centre, as a reflec on of the Yarra River and the flora and fauna that are na ve to the area.

The project facilitators, and Upper Yarra locals, Sioux Dollman, Sandy Peeters and Aileen Wright, along with many community members, were inspired by interna onal community mosaic projects such as the San Francisco 16th Avenue Tiled Steps project and the Puento Alto Urban Mosaic project in Chile.

They collaborated on the design and shared their ar s c and technical skills as a way of 'meaningfully engaging the community to create something that brings sparkle and magic to the town”.

Approximately 300 people a ended the free workshops being offered at the Warburton Community Space, where community members, school children, traders and anyone who wanted to be a part of the project, could par cipate in crea ng a 'sense of place' and their own piece of Warburton history – and learn mosaic skills in the process.

There are 26 steps and materials used include ceramic, stone, glass, mirror and slate. Mosaic is one of the oldest art forms recorded and this project seeks to establish an Australian response that is fresh and free in style, which honours the tradi on but brings a uniquely Australian perspec ve.

'The Great Steps of Warburton' connects vital aspects of community life – the Rail Trail, the skate park, community gardens, Waterwheel Centre and the village green.

The first free public workshop was held on Thursday 10 April, with several free workshops following. An official launch for the finished public mosaic work was held on 15th August 2014.

The project has been made possible through the generous support and visionary approach of the Yarra Ranges Council and The Warburton and Yarra

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Interes ng Facts About 'The Great Steps of Warburton'

The mosaic spans over 26 steps, each more than 5 metres in width More than 20,000 les were used, and the design covered almost 20 square metres Two major grants totalling more than $15,000 were given in support of the project, and many materials donated by members of the community and local ar sts An 'inspiring' piece of poetry is hidden to be 'discovered' in the design School groups from local primary, secondary and VCAL student bodies par cipated, as did groups from U3A, local traders, councillors and other interested groups that represent community life.

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2 Cup Corn Flour 1 Cup Water 2 drops of food colour *Mix together all three ingredients in a large plastic tub. *Best to do this activity outside. *Is it a solid or a Liquid???

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Messy Play T

here are many benefits of messy play, especially for babies, toddlers and young children. Messy play is a tactile experience that stimulates children's senses and assists in the development of hand eye coordination and fine motor skills. Children learn about the effects of gravity, the behavior of liquid and solid objects by playing with different materials, and begin to develop a sense of prediction ie action versus reaction. It doesn't necessarily require language, so children of different ages, nationalities, development and those with special needs can play alongside each other and interact on the same level. Children are active learners and messy play makes it fun!

So what is messy play? There are a whole range of activities that fall into this category starting at the less messy end of the scale with options such as play dough, blowing bubbles or outdoor water painting with an old paint brush and a

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container of water. Another activity that requires minimal effort to organise is a tub of dry pasta or rice with some plastic cups, ladles or funnels for pouring. Feeling more adventurous? Perhaps some water play with a trough of water and a range of pouring toys, or perhaps a sandpit with hidden treasures to discover. But the fun really begins when you get out the slime, goop and finger-painting!

Shaving foam sprayed onto an old table provides a wonderful opportunity to draw or write with fingers, or perhaps to build a miniature foam mountain. Trigger spray guns filled with coloured water create rainbow patterns on old sheets (a great activity for fine motor skills). How about a deliciously rich mud pie? Mud pie activities might include some old pots, baking trays and serving spoons, but children will be just as happy with an old bucket and a stick for stirring! They may even want to decorate their pies with some gumnuts, flowers or stones.

These hands on activities provide children with the opportunity to explore different textures such as smooth, rough, soft and hard. Messy play taps in to a child's natural curiosity and as there is no 'right' way for messy play it can help to build confidence and self-esteem.

Parents are often hesitant to engage in messy play with their children, but the fun and benefits far outweigh the clean up!

Anlina Jones is the president of Toy Libraries Australia and Duty Coordinator of Manningham toy library in Victoria www.manninghamtoylibrary.org.au

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Teaching Kids

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y Husband and I recently took our three children and their partners to a three day seminar about money.

It covered a wealth of practical information about managing money and creating financial freedom. The thing that interested me the most, however, was the importance of having the right mindset to create wealth. One of the exercises we did during the Seminar was to explore our parent's attitudes about money and how they influenced our own beliefs, behaviour and our bank balance. As a Hypnotherapist I know that beliefs underpin all our actions and subsequently determine the results we get.

What we believe at the deep subconscious level will create itself in our lives. Although most people base their beliefs on the reality of what is actually happening around them, the truth is that the beliefs in the subconscious mind are actually creating their reality. If you believe money is hard to come by, for example, or you fear that people won't like you if you are rich, then your bank balance will reflect that.

listened to a Self Hypnosis CD on Attracting Abundance. The next day two of my suppliers rang and told me that I had overpaid my accounts and they wanted to send me a refund.

That same day I also got a call out of the blue offering a $2000 grant for staff training. Not bad hey?

My children are now 28, 26 and 22 years old. At the seminar, my husband and I were intrigued to hear their comments regarding what they learned about money as they were growing up.

My eldest daughter, Michelle, says she learned that “Money doesn't grow on trees,” and that you need to work and save for what you want.

My youngest child, however, remembers that she could pretty much have whatever she wanted. With six years between them our financial situation had clearly improved by the time Leah was learning about money. Being the baby of the family, she may also have been a tiny bit spoiled. Leah still believes that she can have whatever she wants and is remarkably good at saving to achieve it.

We all have a “financial thermostat” according to Millionaire Mindset founder, T Harv Eker. It's an annual income we believe we are worth. For some it's $30,000, for others it's $30 million.

Most people will consistently earn what they believe they are worth. The fascinating thing is that when you intentionally change your belief and turn up your thermostat, then your income stands a very good chance of increasing accordingly. The universe will work with you and opportunities come your way. One night I

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about Money On the other hand, Michelle had to work hard at changing those old beliefs and overcoming a “poverty mentality.” It's quite intriguing to watch how our children manage money and to reflect on how they learned to spend, save or borrow.

There were a few young children at the seminar and I heard a number people comment on how wonderful it would be to learn these concepts as a child. Imagine growing up with the idea that you know how to create wealth and you can do lots of good things with it. What a great thing to teach your child!

I remember as a child that my father would come home from work every Thursday with money in his pay envelope. He would take out his pocket money for the week and give my mother the rest. When we shopped we saw mum hand over the money in exchange for goods. As children, we could clearly see the money flow as it was earned and spent. Ask most children now where money comes from and they will probably say, “The hole in the wall” or “The lady in the supermarket gives it to my mum” (ie. cash out). This can make teaching children about money quite tricky. With digital transactions quickly becoming the way of the future it's important to sit down with your children and carefully teach them how our money system works. Once they understand digital money and electronic transfers, the next step is to create, and demonstrate, good money management habits.

by Alison Burton

One thing that is found in most of the significant or ancient teachings on abundance and wealth creation is the idea of tithing. This simply means giving one tenth of something. No matter how much or little you earn, donating 10% of your income to a charity is a powerful way to clear any guilt or resistance to being wealthy. The more you earn the more good you can do in the world. Often old beliefs like, “Money is the root of all evil,” or “Rich people are greedy,” can block you from becoming wealthy. As well as donating 10%, consistently putting aside onetenth of your income (or pocket money) to build a nest-egg is a powerful way to create wealth.

You never spend this money. You can invest it safely, but you never spend it. The famous book, “The Richest Man in Babylon,” calls this a fat purse. As your purse gets fatter you feel wealthier. Your beliefs about yourself and money start to change. You begin to feel more abundant and secure, which automatically attracts more wealth.

Rather than criticising the 1% of the people who have 40% of the wealth, why not teach our children to build their own wealth and use it for the benefit of the world? When the 99% know how to create wealth with integrity and use it with compassion what a different world we will have. That can only happen when we clear all those old negative beliefs about being rich, or the mindset of being poor, and we embrace abundance and prosperity.

Alison Burton is a Clinical Hypnotherapist and Director of Simply Natural Therapies, Natural Health and Wellbeing Centre in Doncaster East, Victoria.

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Smart Snacking

by Anhly Bui

Is it OK to Have Snacks?

Snacking used to be perceived as a bad habit or part of an unhealthy diet. However, we now know that snacks can actually play an important role in health and growth.

Kids are generally very active during the day, which can sometimes lead them to feeling hungry moments after meals.

Snacks should be made nutritious so that they provide both the urge to eat and at the same time give the body its vitamins and minerals. It can also keep energy levels high, keep the mind alert and can reduce the risk of overeating at meal times or having poor food choices.

Smart snacking is not just about offering the right food; it’s also how much is served and when. Portion sizes and timing of snacks must be kept in mind so that they don’t get in the way of your child’s appetite for the next meal.

Nutritious Ideas For easy, quick and the most nutritious snacks, choose fresh or canned in natural juice fruits, a tub of low-fat yoghurt or raw vegetable sticks with low-fat dip, cream cheese or natural yoghurt.

If the kids are feeling really hungry, a piece of wholegrain toast, a boiled egg, baked beans in a toasted sandwich, English muffin with a small amount of spread or a can of spring water tuna should do the trick.

A glass of cold milk or a smoothie with blended fruits and some low-fat milk or yoghurt can be a snack and can also satisfy thirst.

For fun snacks try ‘fruit soft serve’ by freezing some fruits and then blending it with low-fat yoghurt, making cheese cubes and fruit kebabs or baking some homemade mini pizzas, which can be made out of wholemeal English muffin 22

and topping with cheese and tomato and pineapple pieces.

Other ideas such as low-fat cheese sticks, dried fruit, rice cakes and corn on a cob can provide additional variety and flavours.

Chocolate, crisps, biscuits, cakes and pastries, juice, cordial, soft drinks and muesli or breakfast bars are occasionally considered as snacks. But these are high in fat or sugar and are low in nutrients. These can be included in a healthy diet but should not be eaten on a daily basis.

Serve or purchase these foods only occasionally and don’t let them take over the pantry or fridge.

Remember: Make snacks nutritious and varied. ►Allow your kids to decide whether to have a snack. Do not force them if they are not hungry. ►Treats are best kept for special occasions. ►Limit the amount of money available to spend at the school canteen. ►Think about the size of the snack; remember it is not another meal. Only give children just enough to keep going until the next meal. ►Parents/care providers can be good role models for children by eating nutritious snacks themselves and by making these snacks readily available in the fridge or pantry.

Author Anhly Bui is an Accredited PracticingDietician & Accreditited Nutritionist at Dietetic Weightloss & Sports Nutrition Centre

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