Parenthub Newsletter

Issue 45 | 05 May 2015

Keeping our children safe while on Social Media

	Social Media: A guide for parents Are you overwhelmed by your child's increasing use of the internet and unsure about how to guide them to use social media safely? Get tips and advice »
	Checklist for advising children about safe use of social media Read or download our cybersaftey checklist for parents with children and teens using social media and online social networking sites...»
	Famous mothers speak on the joys of motherhood Katie Holmes, Jennifer Aniston, Kate Hudson and other famous moms speak on motherhood, finding balance and shifting the focus from self to child...»

Mother’s Day Treats

	Flourless chocolate cake (with hidden goodness) This flourless chocolate cake is a healthy, gluten free recipe. Perfect for parents looking for healthy snacks for kids...»
	A quick & easy recipe for macaroons These delicious almond cookies make a great dessert or snack for the whole family. They are dairy and gluten free and contain no cholesterol...»
	Banana pancakes made easy! No word of a lie, this gluten free, sugar free, pancake recipe has only two ingredients. They’re nutritious, delicious, quick to make and great for kids...»

Of interest this week

	Focus on school bullying A new ‎Australian anti-bullying documentary takes the battle to the school-yard, with two University of Queensland academics weighing in on the topic of bullying in school sport...»
	Critical windows to turn away junk food craving Researchers have shown there are two critical windows during the developmental pathway to adulthood when exposure to junk food is most harmful,...»
	Decline in heart health can start in childhood Heart health, which is optimal for most at birth, can decline substantially with unhealthy childhood behaviours, according to new research...»
	Another breastfeeding benefit: preparing baby’s belly for solid food The moment of birth marks the beginning of a beautiful, lifelong relationship between a baby and the billions of microbes that will soon colonise his or her gastrointestinal tract...»
	Program helps children with disabilities Parents of children with developmental disabilities can take heart from new research which shows that a University of Queensland program can reduce serious emotional and behavioural...»
	Social lifeline for kids with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) An award-winning network of computer clubs designed for children with autism spectrum disorder is rapidly expanding across Australia, proving that technology can be a social lifeline...»
	'Go outside and play' means different things to kids and parents 'Play is children’s work', it is often said. Children tend to agree because many, when asked about what they are doing at kindy, insist their activity is 'work' or...»

More competitions this fortnight

	myVMC: Win 1 of 5 Orgran product packs »
	myVMC: Win 1 of 10 copies of "The Two-Step Low-FODMAP Diet and Recipe Book" »

Competition winners

The winners of the Family Planner Calendars have been announced! »

View all previous competition winners »

A poem for Mother’s Day

Mother...
You filled my days with rainbow lights,
Fairytales and sweet dream nights,
A kiss to wipe away my tears,
Gingerbread to ease my fears.
You gave the gift of life to me
And then in love, you set me free.
I thank you for your tender care,
For deep warm hugs and being there.
I hope that when you think of me
A part of you
You'll always see.
Author Unknown

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