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  1. Carbohydrates and the glycaemic index

    The glycaemic index (GI) can be a useful tool to control blood sugar levels.

  2. Cereals and wholegrain foods

    Common cereal foods include bread, breakfast cereals and pasta.

  3. Chemicals and spray drift

    Sprayed chemicals can drift over neighbouring properties or water sources, and can affect human health, animals or the environment.

  4. Chemicals in the home

    Learn how to safely store and dispose of household chemicals, and how to respond if a person is poisoned.

  5. Chickenpox – immunisation

    Immunisation against chickenpox can protect your child from getting chickenpox and from the possible serious complications of chickenpox.

  6. Child abuse - reporting procedures

    Any person who believes, on reasonable grounds, that a child needs protection can notify Child Protection.

  7. Child development (1) - newborn to three months

    Infants in the first eight weeks have no control over their movements and all their physical activity is involuntary or reflex.

  8. Child development (2) - three to six months

    Young babies still have a notion that the whole of life is happening inside themselves, and they are 'making it all happen'.

  9. Child development (3) - six to nine months

    Fun activities, such as shaking or banging objects, helps a baby understand they have an effect on the world.

  10. Child development (4) - nine to 12 months

    At nine months your baby is moving around by crawling or pulling along with their arms. Safety is very important now. Your baby is also 'talking' with recognisable sounds and may even say simple words.