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Banana Peanut Bagel
SERVES 11 very ripe banana½ wholemeal bagel1 tablespoon natural crunchy peanut butterPeel the banana and mash it well in a bowl. Toast the bagel.
Bone Broth
Rich in gelatin and other nutrients essential for healthy cartilage/joints and digestive function, make bone broth a staple in your diet! Simple to make and store in large quantities, it\’s the liquid base for all your soups, casseroles, pasta sauces etc. You can even salt it and enjoy as a hot drink.IngredientsEnough bones to fill […]
Lentil, Sweet Potato & Pancetta Soup
Ingredients· 750ml (3 cups) Massel chicken style liquid stock· 2 teaspoons olive oil· 1 large red onion, finely chopped· 2 celery sticks, trimmed, finely chopped· 50g pancetta, finely chopped· 2 garlic cloves, crushed· 500g sweet potato (kumara), peeled, cut into 1cm pieces· 400g can no-added-salt lentils, rinsed, drained· 400g can no-added-salt diced tomatoes· 250g broccoli, […]
Chocolate Strawberries
Ingredients 1pint (2 cups) medium-large strawberries (18 to 20 strawberries)½ cup semisweet chocolate chips or white vanilla baking chips1 teaspoon shortening or vegetable oilSteps 1 Gently rinse strawberries and dry on paper towels (berries must be completely dry). Line cookie sheet with waxed paper.2 In 1-quart saucepan, melt chocolate chips and shortening over low heat, stirring frequently. […]
Gross Motor Development in Babies
Gross motor development involves the attainment of progressive motor (movement) milestones in your baby:Key areas to monitor in gross motor development include:Tummy time enjoyment and ability – Dislike/hate of tummy timeRolling ability – front to back/back to frontCrawling – onsetCrawling styles (e.g. all 4, Crab craw, Bum shuffling, One sided commando crawling)Walking – age […]
Setting Goals
Remember to set SMART goals!!S – specific, significant, stretchingM – measurable, meaningful, motivationalA – agreed upon, attainable, achievable, acceptable, action-orientedR – realistic, relevant, reasonable, rewarding, results-orientedT – time-based, time-bound, timely, tangible, trackableOnce you’ve worked out what you want make sure you write them down!! They should be present tense, positive and specific statements such as “I run 2 hours every […]