As your child grows, starts school and is becoming more active they need a healthy, varied diet to get all the energy and nutrients they need. They are also learning about food and eating and this is the perfect time to help them build healthy eating informed choices. You can find lots of helpful information on feeding your child in these resources.
You see the CLCH recipe resource pack for fun and healthy recipes for you to try
Staying active and helping your child to become active is important for keeping you both healthy. It’s good to build this into family life as it will help you all with feeling healthy and happy and supports sleep.
Get top tips for helping your child or young person to build a healthy lifestyle.
Your child’s sleep plays an important part in their development. It is common for young children to experience sleep difficulties and this can become a source of stress for tired parents. Here you can find information on how much sleep your child needs, common sleep problems and how to help your child sleep better.
The CLCH primary school staying well at home resource pack provides tips to help with sleep
Technology is a big part of everyday lives, and children are spending more time looking at a screen. Here is some information about the use of screen time
Looking after your child’s teeth helps to protect them from dental decay, you can look after their teeth by brushing them twice a day and taking them to the dentist. It’s important to brush your child’s teeth for them until they are at least 7 years old to make sure they are thoroughly cleaned.
Immunisations also known as vaccinations are important for protecting your child against serious infectious diseases. Once we have been immunised, our bodies are better able to fight those diseases if we come into contact with them. You can learn more about immunising your child in these resources
Your child should have their pre-school booster vaccinations that will protect them from transmittable infections. These include MMR and the nasal Flu vaccine. You will need to contact your GP for this.
Each child will develop as an individual with there being no ‘normal’ development. Your child will go through different stages of emotional development and although there is no ‘normal’ you can learn more about key stages here.
For more information about Mental Health and local services see our Introduction to Mental Health Pages
Young carers are children and young people under 18 with caring rsponsibilities. This can be rewarding but they also have the right to be looked after.
You can find out more about what it means to be a young carer and how to access support for a young carer and the person/people they care for
The Health4Life Kickstart programme aims to give families sustainable and practical healthy lifestyle advice as well as encouraging fun activity ideas. This programme is open to children aged 5-11 who have been identified as overweight by the NCMP programme. A member of our team will call you if your child is eligible to join the programme; however, if we haven’t called you and you would like to join then please do get in touch.
The programme is led by a Registered Nutritionist and a Physical Activity Leader and will equip your family with the knowledge and support to make informed healthy lifestyle and wellbeing decisions. Each week will include physical activity and a nutrition workshop for the entire family to enjoy.
Our sessions are usually held at schools and community venues but due to COVID-19 we are beginning to take our sessions online. If you would like more information or to sign up then please email the team at clcht.wandsworthh4l@nhs.net.
