Right from day one, we have urged the government to provide better services and monitoring of at-risk mothers, who all the agencies will be aware of. (See www.stoptheabuse.org.nz ) This means we target our resources at the problem – not an…
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If MP’s are concerned, they should fix it
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In the NZ Herald today Television has become so raunchy that even Coronation Street is no longer acceptable for children’s viewing, says Labour MP Lianne Dalziel. She said the “Adults Only” television watershed should be moved to 7.30pm as 8.30pm…
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Children With Bedroom TVs Might Be at Greater Obesity Risk
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From Newswise A new small study of Hispanic children found that those with TVs in their bedrooms were more likely to be overweight. “Bedroom TVs lead to more screen time, sedentary behavior, less parental support of physical activity and increased…
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“Tough love” Australian Budget targets teen mums
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From the Herald Sun in Australia TEENAGE mums’ welfare payments will be suspended six months after the birth if they do not follow Centrelink orders under Julia Gillard’s “tough love” Budget. Once their child reaches 12 months, teenage parents must…
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Active kids ‘make happier adults’
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From the Herald Sun in Australia WORKING up a sweat in childhood can help ward off depression later in life, a new Australian study has found. Researchers asked around 2150 Australian adults about the level of physical activity they undertook…
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Infants getting herbal remedies, despite questions
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From Reuters Health Parents commonly give infants teas or herbal supplements said to soothe “fussiness,” even though there’s no good evidence that the products work, a U.S. government study finds. There are a number of teas and botanical products with…