Foods that are high in fat, sugar and salt can cause obesity in childhood if eaten regularly. If giving treat foods to your kids, follow the kids pyramid and offer only tiny amounts, once a week at the most.
Go to http://gov.ie/healthyireland/eatwell or http://mychild.ie/nutrition for more advice.
As today marks the First National Traveller Mental Health Day see attached Mental Health leaflet below which was co-produced by Traveller organisations in HSE CHO Area 8 with support from Mental health engagement. HSE CHO Area 8 includes the counties of Laois, Offaly, Longford, Westmeath, Louth and Meath.
Click on the poster link below to access information on this very important service which is provided by Meath Travellers Workshop. This service is being supported by the Rethink Ireland Social Inclusion Fund.
Making sure your child gets enough iron is really important. Offer them 3 servings of red meat a week, and choose breakfast cereals with added iron.
Go to http://gov.ie/healthyireland/eatwell or http://mychild.ie/nutrition for more advice.
Click on the Guide Sheet below to access information on the COVID -19 restrictions that now apply to all of Ireland.
Young children don’t get enough Vitamin D naturally in winter and so it’s important that they get it in supplement form. 5 micrograms (5ug) a day from Hallowe’en to St Patrick’s Day is best.
Go to http://gov.ie/healthyireland/eatwell or http://mychild.ie/nutrition for more advice.
Our new kids pyramid recommends three servings of milk, yogurt or cheese every day, as milk and milk products are key foods in the diets of 1-4 yr old children.
Go to http://gov.ie/healthyireland/eatwell or http://mychild.ie/nutrition for more advice.
Following your child’s appetite can help you decide how much food to offer them. The new kids pyramid also acts as a guide for suitable servings and portion sizes.
Go to http://gov.ie/healthyireland/eatwell or http://mychild.ie/nutrition for more advice.
The latest issue of the Fundingpoint Local Access Digest is available below to download with information on local and national funding programmes:
The Music Capital Scheme provides funding for the purchase of musical instruments to individual professional performing musicians and non-professional performing groups.
Closing date for applications: 2pm, Tuesday 13 October 2020
Enquiries: [email protected]
Please click here for further information on the the Music Capital Scheme and to access the link to apply for funding.