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Maintaining Connections
Maintain Connections. Be there for each other: Welcome to our current edition of Our Community page, with tips aimed to help you and your family navigate some areas of your life disrupted in the COVID -19 (Coronavirus) time. Remember ‘We’re all in this together’.
It’s not over yet!, so we need to stay the distance and continue to dream of when our lives will return to something that more resembles our normal:
Thoughts for Today
“Maybe you feel your destiny was written the day you were born, and you ought to just rein in your hopes and sale back your dreams. But if any of you are thinking that way, I’m here to tell you, stop it. Don’t ever scale back your dreams. And don’t ever set limits on what you can achieve. And don’t think for one single moment that your destiny is out of your hands, because no one’s in control of your destiny but you”.
- Michelle Obama
Little Reminders
Each fortnight Nutritionist and parent, Jess Paynter shares some of her health tips for a healthy body and mind, specific to our bodies needs during COVID-19.
Do you have a Nutrition question?
Visit: jessicapaynter.com or Facebook.com/jessnutrition
Here are some activities you and your family may find helpful and in some cases fun:
| PHYSICAL ACTIVITY | Get Active Victoria. Visit to find free ways to get active. There’s something for everyone to enjoy. Please click here. |
| FUN CHALLENGE | Random Act of Kindness: Practising kindness has a profound effect on our own mental and emotional health and wellbeing. Today, try and complete a random act of kindness. It doesn’t have to be a large task or require lots of effort. Here are some examples: Give an honest compliment, Thank someone who you appreciate, Be a good listener, Offer your help to someone. |
| WELLBEING | Are You OK? The second Thursday of September is R U OK? Day – a day dedicated to inspiring and empowering everyone to meaningfully connect with people around them by asking the simple question “Are you OK ?” Now could be a great time to ask your child “Are you OK ? and to support them in the event that they are struggling. |
Health & Nutrition - Jessica Paynter, Nutritionist & Parent
Everyday Superfoods for health and wellbeing
Many of our questions this week related to better snack options
Eating too many sugary snacks?
Being able to work and study from home has its advantages, unfortunately access to the kitchen and processed sugary snacks is not one of them.
Eating a good breakfast and snacking regularly on nutrient dense snacks is an important way to increase focus and reduce sugar cravings later in the day.
Making sure that you have a few snack options prepped and ready for the busy day ahead can reduce the temptation to head for the chocolate biscuits when you need a pick me up.
Some healthy snacking suggestions:
- rice crackers, carrot and celery stick with hummus dip
- a fruit platter
- boiled eggs or zucchini slice
- smoothies with a balanced amount of fruit and veg (see last week’s newsletter)
A favourite in my house is this blueberry and banana bread. A few simple modifications make this recipe a quick balanced snack that can be frozen for easy prep.
Blueberry and Banana Bread
Stay Well, Stay Safe, Stay Connected & Stay Home