Nurturing Healthy Habits
Preschool is a critical time in a child’s life when they begin to develop habits and behaviours that can shape their health and well-being in the long run. One of the fundamental aspects of a child’s growth is their nutrition.
Holi at Colliers Wood making Coconut Barfi
Holi is a Hindu festival that celebrates spring, love, and new life. Some families hold religious ceremonies, but for many.
Dealing with ’Picky Eaters’
It’s normal for children to be fussy eaters – that is, to not like the taste, shape, colour, or texture of particular foods.
In fact, this all happens because fussy eating is part of children’s development. Up to a third of children around the age of two could be described as fussy eaters.
Nutrition, Exercise & Gratitude
As a parent, you want your child to be happy and healthy. You also want them to do well in school and reach their full potential. Good nutrition is essential for all these things. Unfortunately, it can be hard to know what foods are best for your child’s cognitive and physical development.
Let Food be thy medicine
Willows Preschool has a passionate interest in the link between diet and health. Not surprisingly, what is emerging is that what is good for adults is just as good for children.
Fatty Acids
You may have heard of omega-3 and 6 essential fatty acids (the body cannot make), but what about omega-9? Omega-9 is a non-essential fatty acid, which means that your body can produce it on its own. However, omega-9 is still important for maintaining a healthy balance in the body.
Probiotic Foods
It’s no secret that a healthy diet is important for a strong immune system. But what you may not know is that the key to a healthy immune system starts with a healthy gut. The microbiome is a collection of trillions of microbes that live in our gut, and it’s responsible for everything from digesting food to protecting us from disease.
Childhood Obesity
It’s no secret that childhood obesity is on the rise. In fact, according to a recent study, the number of obese children has increased by millions in just the last year. This rise in childhood obesity is the largest single-year increase since the programme began 15 years ago and highlights the worldwide rising trend for obesity among children and adolescents.
