Building better brains

Building better brains

Mother’s groups can be wonderful, but they can also be anxiety producing if you start comparing. I see many concerned mums in my practice who come in asking questions like: why isn’t my baby laughing like other babies? Why isn’t he crawling when another boy is nearly...
The dangers of vitamin D

The dangers of vitamin D

Having the correct level of vitamin D is so important for our children’s health. It is vital for healthy bones and a strong immune system but many other functions too.

Safe food shopping during the coronavirus pandemic

Safe food shopping during the coronavirus pandemic

Now more than ever, we all need to eat well. The more fresh fruit and veg the better our immune system can function! But does getting our food mean a higher risk of getting coronavirus? Thankfully risk of exposure to coronavirus from food is actually very low. The...
The best way to wash fruit and vegetables

The best way to wash fruit and vegetables

“First do no harm” Hippocrates Not only is this good advice for any doctor, it’s equally important when it comes to preparing food for our children. We need to make sure that we aren’t inadvertently giving them anything harmful. This means making sure we...