Lucinda Longshore

Bento-style lunches are a popular option for parents who are looking to make their children's lunches more visually appealing and appetizing and Pinterest has many boards and pins dedicated to this style of lunch making. 'But of course many children are not so lucky. Since beginning my work in areas like addiction, for example, I have seen time and time again that the roots of poor mental health in adulthood are almost always present in unresolved childhood challenges.'  The Duchess of Cambridge showed her athletic side as she abseiled on a visit to the Towers Residential Outdoor Education Centre in Capel Curig, North Wales. The Towers is an outdoor education centre run by Wolverhampton Council providing adventure activities for children - and Kate certainly got stuck in  The sporty royal, who donned tight leggings, brown boots and a helmet, was in high spirits as she buckled up for the activity on a visit to mouse click the up coming website Towers Residential Outdoor Education Centre in Capel Curig, North Wales, with her husband  'As head teachers you have the chance to reach tens of thousands of children during your careers, and make an impact on a great scale. Thank you for making the work of Place2Be part of your mission. I hope you know how much your work is valued.' Later they were to have some of their own - after taking part in rolling out some of the little pancake-style cakes with volunteer Lisa Parry, the couple was given some to take away. During the chat with the centre's patrons and staff, they 'took time to speak with all the young people'. Jessica added: 'She was very interested, very kind and nice. I was telling them that GISDA young parent group has supported me with child care and helped build my confidence and has got me socialising more.'  The Duchess of Cambridge, who wrapped up warm in an old Reiss coat from 2010, carried flowers after visiting a GISDA centre in Caernarfon in Wales. GISDA is a charity that provides support for homeless young people in the area Sara said Kate and William's interest in mental health issues was 'invaluable'. She said: 'It's difficult to raise a proper understanding of mental health problems. It's a tribute to the Duke and Duchess that the young people are relaxed about telling their stories. Mind has four offices in North Wales and also goes into colleges and communities. They offer one to one services as well as groups which encourage young people to talk to each other and take part in projects like the art and photography which also result in exhibitions in the community. Perhaps in light of the stormy weather she experienced earlier this week, Kate, right, who has been flying solo for her recent engagements, wore her brunette locks scraped back into a ponytail. William, left, looked dapper in a suit jacket and pinstriped shirt  'As today's theme reminds us, many children - even those from stable, happy homes - are finding that their heads are just too full. It is our duty, as parents and as teachers, to give all children the space to build their emotional strength and provide a strong foundation for their future.' The night before, the Duchess of Cambridge highlighted the invaluable role of foster carers as she attended an awards ceremony in London, wearing a beautiful cobalt blue dress and her hair in soft ringlets. Earlier in the day, the Duchess of Cambridge and her husband Prince William went to the French Ambassador's residence in London where they wrote in the book of condolences for those who lost their lives in the Paris atrocities. She continued: 'Parents, teachers and other school staff need the tools to help these young people early in their lives. And the earlier, the better. It is proven that early action prevents problems later in life. 'Imagine if everyone was able to help just one child who needs to be listened to, needs to be respected, and needs to be loved - we could make such a huge difference for an entire generation. 'She said that she needs to put Charlotte's name down for Rainbows,' says Caernarfon's county commissioner for Girl Guides Jill Wilkinson. 'She really enjoyed helping with the scout group and said she will get George for scouting.'  Mountain Rescue Chairman Mike France, 63, said: ‘William asked us if we could help some of their vulnerable children from WellChild, Child Bereavement, Place2Be and Centrepoint, which we were delighted to do. Kate, who lived in Anglesey with William after their wedding, is on a visit to north Wales to meet organisations supporting young people and tackling mental health issues - a cause close to both of their hearts Kate's homegrown Home Counties girl style, which has hardly changed since her St Andrews days is traditional and demure. As thrifty as ever, the coat she wore today - the £325 Angel from high street store Reiss - is one she snapped up back in 2010 The couple visited The Towers Residential Outdoor Education Centre, situated in Snowdonia National Park, where children from Holyhead High School had joined the mountain rescue team for a day of activities.