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Conversation

1. Have you ever had to take a medicine? What was it to help you with?

2. How did you feel after you took the medicine?

3. Do you think it was worth the bad taste? Why or why not?

Bedtime Story written by Kim Rex

Illustrated by Heather Jenkins

Designed by Anita van der Merwe

Edited by Angela Briggs

Music Video from zapsplat.com

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Co-operation

1. If Pirate Petey and Dread Pirate Bunnikins did not agree to open a carrot shop together, what do you think might have happened to the carrot supply at sea?

2. Do you think it was better that they decided to co-operate? Why or why not?

3. Can you think of a way that you co-operated recently? How do you think it made things better?

Bedtime Story written by Jade Maitre

Illustrated by Faishal Aziz

Music Video by “Tiki Bar Mixer” Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com), “Island Meet and Greet” Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com), “Master of the Feast” Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com), “Ancient Mystery Waltz (Presto)” Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com), “Fiddles McGinty” Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com), “Lord of the Land” Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com), “Moonlight Beach” Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License, http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

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Healthy Eating, Imagination, Conversation

1. Why do you think Angelina is imagining a broccoli ice-cream when she has to eat broccoli for dinner?

2. Would YOU like to eat a broccoli ice cream? Why or why not?

3. What is your favourite ice-cream flavour?

Bedtime Story for Kids written by Jade Maitre

Illustrated by Svetlana Sintcova

Book design by Jade Maitre & Svetlana Sintcova

Music Video by Shaving Mirror Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com), Boogie Party Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com), Celebration Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License, http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/

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Let’s Chat About The Stories ~ Ideas for Talking With Kids

Self Confidence, Self Esteem

1. Why do you think that Matko felt she was fine just the way she was?

2. Can you think of some good things about Matko being fit and large?

3. What are some good things about your own body?

4. How does your body help you to live a good life?

Bedtime Story written by Bindu Gupta and translated by Alisha Berger

Bedtime Story illustrated by Kanak Shashi

Credits

Music from www.zapsplat.com and Wholesome Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com), “Riptide” Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com), Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License, http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

The story Just the Way I Am was translated by Alisha Berger. The © for this translation lies with Room to Read, 2016. Some rights reserved. Released under CC BY 4.0 license. Based on Original story: ‘मैं ऐसी ही हूँ!’, by Bindu Gupta. © Room to Read , 2016. Some rights reserved. Released under CC BY 4.0 license.

This story ‘Just The Way I Am’ was published by Room to Read on StoryWeaver.

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Conversation, Courage

1. Do you remember the last time you were vaccinated? What was it for?

2. How did you feel before your vaccine? How did you feel after?

3. Bora was very brave in this story. Why do you think people said he was brave?

4. What do you think makes a person brave?

Bedtime Story written by Edna Gicovi

Illustrated by Ellen Heydenrych

Designed by Raeesah Vawda

Edited by David Mann

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Providing opportunities for a good diet and positive eating habits both at school and at home, encouraging a healthy attitude towards food, our bodies and the planet, and providing the nutrients required for healthy growth.

When is the best time to start?

The key to raising a well-nourished young person is creating healthy habits from an early age. This can be done from when kids are very young by modelling healthy eating ourselves, by making mealtimes fun and enjoyable, and by offering a variety of well balanced, nutritious food.

How can I best help my kids develop healthy habits around eating?

Please read on. Storyberries offers free children’s books and parenting suggestions on the topic of healthy eating:

Making it easy for kids to choose healthy food

We can do this by giving suggestions on which foods to choose, instead of imposing them, and having a wide variety of healthy foods available.

Eating mindfully

Encouraging children to eat slowly.  Children can tell if they are hungry or full more easily when they eat slowly.

Making meal times sociable and enjoyable

Eating as a family whenever possible and making mealtimes a pleasant time for conversation and dialogue, not for quarrels and arguments.

Getting the kids involved!

Involve children in buying and preparing food, so they take responsibility and pleasure in caring for themselves and others.

Scheduling specific snack times.

Taking snacks continuously can lead to overeating. However, snacks that are consumed at certain times of the day can be part of a nutritious diet, without affecting the child’s appetite at mealtimes

Separating mealtimes and media times

Avoid eating or having snacks while watching TV. Instead try to eat in designated areas of the house, such as in the dining room or kitchen.

Increase water and reduce sugar

Encourage children to drink plenty of water. Good hydration is key to so many aspects of health. Excessive consumption of sugary and carbonated drinks has been linked to an increase in children’s obesity, so try to keep sugar consumption at a healthy level.

Being mindful of the associations we make with food

For example, try not to use food to punish or reward. Denying meals as a form of punishment can make children fear they are not getting enough food. Instead, encourage children to see themselves and the food they eat as part of a loving, sharing world

Being aware of what we’re consuming at home and away

Checking the meals we eat regularly outside the home are also balanced. Paying attention to the quantity of the servings and the ingredients – read food labels and limit foods with trans fats. Also being sure to serve the proper size servings as indicated on the label.

 

Some Free Books About Healthy Eating at Storyberries

The Boy Who Only Ate Pancakes

Rekai only wants to eat pancakes! Read this delightful story to find out how Rekai discovers his love of vegetables. There is even a special recipe at the end!

Bastien’s Apple Salad

Bastien loves to get involved in the kitchen! Join him and his family in this wonderful story as he tries out lots of different mixtures – including some really crazy ones! – and then makes everyone happy with his delicious apple salad!

Mama, What’s For Lunch?

Thabo and Thumi love their mama’s cooking! A beautifully illustrated book that’s sure to encourage kids to talk about food, and the new things they would like to try.

Article by Luzmery M. Romero Gamboa and Fleur Rodgers

Luzmery works in the area of clinical psychology as a psychotherapist for children, adolescents and families. Since 2016, she has run a Psychological Center in Venezuela called Psicoluz. She offers workshop facilitations to parents, is involved in recreational activities for children, and has been working as a freelancer since 2017 performing online psychotherapy. 

Fleur is a meditation teacher in France and uses a compassion and loving-kindness based approach to meditation and slow-minded living. Fleur posts regularly to Instagram @rodgers.fleur . She has two children, is a qualified teacher in adult education and is the founder of Timeouttobreathe.com 

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