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How to overcome challenges to increasing children’s physical activity

Many people assume that being active comes naturally to children. However, health statistics show that our kids might need a little help getting moving.

10 simple and healthy lunchbox snacks

Here are 10 quick and easy snacks that provide great ‘bang for buck’ for active kids in terms of health and nutrition.

Getting kids excited about healthy food

Educating and inspiring our kids to enjoy healthy food is important for carrying those good habits into adulthood.

Better bones in childhood to last a lifetime

What we do today impacts our health for tomorrow. Many of our health behaviours in childhood and young adulthood have a massive impact on our health as an adult.

Recipe for success: our programs boosting children’s nutrition

Good nutrition in childhood supports healthy growth and development, giving young minds and bodies the fuel they need to grow, learn, play and thrive.

The Power of Zzzs: why sleep is a valuable part of children’s wellbeing

For children, who are constantly growing and learning new skills, getting enough sleep is essential for development and energy production to fuel an action-packed day.

Lunchboxes: keeping it real

Picture-perfect lunchboxes can create unnecessary stress. Keep it practical and simple with these tips for packing your kids a healthy lunch.

Got a little runner in the making? Up their nutrition game to get them to the finish line.

When preparing for organised running events, weekly sport and life in general, it’s important parents bring their strongest nutrition game to the dinner table, the lunchbox and beyond.

Healthy food for kids on the go

With a little planning, you can make sure your busy kids are fuelled with nourishing on-the-go snacks and meals.

Children’s bedtime matters for healthy weight

Queensland parents who set their kids up with good sleep habits could be playing an important role in the fight against childhood obesity and weight problems. One in 4 Queensland

The importance of school tuckshops in Queensland

Offering healthier food and drink options on tuckshop menus ensures kids have a chance at better health, improved learning and behaviour outcomes, while optimising growth and development.

How to get kids to eat more veggies (including in the holidays)

School holidays can often be a time of boredom snacking, so we have a few simple steps to help maintain healthy habits during the holidays.

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