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For Your Parent Pit Stop Today:
GROWTH JOURNEYS
FAMILY ESSENTIALS
A Science Snippet for Parents
Fun Activities For Dads
The Smart Parent Hack
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Epigenetics: How Your Parenting Shapes Your Babyâs Future
âEpigenetics adds an extra layer of information that tells our DNA how to act, but not only that, our environment and experiences can influence this.â
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?
Contributes to better motor skills
Improves hand-and-eye coordination
Eases the weaning process
Larger increase in weight-for-age ratios
Fun Activities For Dads
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Running out of activity ideas to bond with the kiddies? Donât worry, daddiesâŠweâve 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
The easiest way to shop with kids is not to
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 kidsâ 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.
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Freeze dried food make for super nutritious and quick snacks for the kids. But did you know that itâs also possible to freeze dry your breastmilk and include them into your freeze-dried treats?
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