Alan Anderson Reserve has a playground, picnic facilities, walk trail and is dog friendly. Activities Include: Playground features swings, see-saw and a separate climbing frame and slide for younger and older children. Playground has no official shade but the large trees overhead provide some significant shade. There is no gate surrounding the playground so children

Bacon cheese muffins are a great family treat. This recipe will help you make perfect savoury wholemeal muffins- light, fluffy and full of taste. Whether you pack them in lunchboxes or serve with salad for lunch, your family will be happy to eat these healthy muffins. Preparation time: 20 minutes Cooking time: 25 minutes Difficulty rating: Easy Ingredients Makes 12 servings 150g

Pregnant women are advised not to smoke during pregnancy because it can harm the baby’s lungs and lead to wheezing and asthma, among other problems. If a woman absolutely can’t kick the habit, taking vitamin C during pregnancy may improve her newborn’s lung function and prevent wheezing in the first year of life, according to

As parents, physicians and policymakers look for ways to curb childhood obesity, they may need to look no further than a child’s own backyard. A new study presented at the Pediatric Academic Societies (PAS) annual meeting shows that preschool children are less likely to be obese if they live in a neighborhood that is safe

This is a recipe for ratatouille which kids and adults will love. Suitable for vegans and vegetarians, this low cholesterol, high fibre dish is the perfect healthy recipe for a cold day. Containing loads of vegetables, it’s also packed with vitamins and minerals. Preparation time: 30 minutes Cooking time: 60 minutes Difficulty rating: Easy Age Recommendation: Mash this ratatouille for babies 8

Baby’s first apple puree is an easy recipe that is naturally sweet and very healthy. Preparation time: 15-20 minutes Cooking time: 10 minutes Difficulty rating: Easy Age Recommendation: This recipe is perfect for baby’s aged six months old who are beginning to eat solids. Ingredients Makes 20 servings 2 red apples (250g) 1 cup of water (250g) Method Peel, dice and

Word on the street has it you should replace your toothbrush after suffering from a cold, the flu or a bout of strep throat. That may not be necessary — at least when it comes to sore throats, according to a study presented Saturday, May 4, at the Pediatric Academic Societies (PAS) annual meeting in

Parents are advised to make sure their children drink milk and eat other calcium-rich foods to build strong bones. Soon, they also may be urged to make sure their kids eat salmon, almonds and other foods high in magnesium — another nutrient that may play an important role in bone health, according to a study

Age For age 5 and above. This game requires walking and moving around blind folded, as well as a bit of patience therefore it is best suited to kids just that little bit older. Number of participants Pin the tail on the donkey is a great birthday party game and therefore suitable for larger groups

Age Children aged 2 -6 (or older if you complete all the extension exercises) can play this flashcard game. At about age four your child will probably be able to count to ten. For younger children you will need to use just a few flashcard numbers (e.g. 1-3) whereas for older kids you need more