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Epigenetics: How Your Parenting Shapes Your Baby’s Future

“Epigenetics adds an extra layer of information that tells our DNA how to act, but not only that, our environment and experiences can influence this.”

Dr. Emma Meaburn
Birkbeck, University of London

FAMILY ESSENTIALS

A Science Snippet for Parents

Scientists want you to let your kids eat with their hands. But why? 

1. Contributes to better motor skills

2. Improves hand-and-eye coordination

3. Eases the weaning process

4. Larger increase in weight-for-age ratios

Fun Activities For Dads

Running out of activity ideas to bond with the kiddies? Don’t worry, daddies…we’ve got you covered.

• Make simple desserts with them - popsicles, jellies, mug cakes, or puddings.

• Take them exploring to a nearby park and simply answer whatever questions they have about things you find along the way.

• Turn them into your handywork helpers by giving them easy tasks like fetching simple tools.

• Bring them on your fishing trips to smaller ponds and lakes.

• Arrange an outdoor/backyard movie night and let them pick a movie to watch with the family.

The Smart Parent Hack

Has shopping with a fussy toddler got you down? These brilliant hacks are here to save the day (and your sanity!)

• Use a piece of thread to measure the length of your kids’ feet and take that along with you as reference

• Measure the hip width of your child and look for clothes that match or are slightly larger. Other measurements would sort themselves out.

• Take older clothes with you and buy one or two sizes up.

Porch Highlight

Freeze dried food make for super nutritious and quick snacks for the kids. But did you know that it’s also possible to freeze dry your breastmilk and include them into your freeze-dried treats?

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