Playing outdoors is a critical part of your child’s growth, development and enjoyment of nature. Playgrounds and natural formations like trees and rocks are a fun and agile environment where children can use their imagination, develop their motor skills and enjoy their time playing. As a parent or caregiver, it’s always a concern that your child may injure themselves in some way – and with so many variables are at play outdoors, this is a
Choosing the right childcare centre for your children is a big decision. You will naturally be over-cautious when it comes to selecting a centre – especially since this is where you’ll be entrusting the care of your babies while you’re at work or otherwise engaged. There are so many childcare options available – from play-based programs through to school-preparation; and with so much choice available it can be overwhelming to know where to start. At
Vitamin D The sun’s ultraviolet (UV) radiation is both the major cause of skin cancer and the best source of vitamin D. In Australia, we need to balance the risk of skin cancer from too much sun exposure with maintaining adequate vitamin D levels. Sensible sun protection does not put people at risk of vitamin D What is vitamin D? Vitamin D forms in the skin when it is exposed to UV from sunlight. It