9 ways to enjoy Halloween with kids during covid
Pretty much every kid that I know is excited for Halloween. My girls have been talking about it since last year. But then along came coronavirus and everything is different. Last year we probably thought nothing of our children going trick or treating, bustling the…
Is your child thriving?
You may have heard the term Failure to Thrive before. Usually when health care providers talk about Failure To Thrive (FTT) they are referring to how your child is growing when compared to standard weight & height charts. This is also one of the ways that I assess…
Can hand washing cause food allergies?
Covid has really changed the world in which we live but one thing we don’t know yet is if there will be long-term impact on our children’s health. One habit that covid has lead to is increased hygiene. Our children are washing their hands more and using more…
What colour should poop be?
Poop changes colour and consistency from the day that your baby is born up until they’re established on solids and then again at anytime depending on their diet and health. It can be scary to suddenly see that your child’s poop is red or green. So it’s…
Does your child have pinworms?
Pinworms (Enterobius vermicularis) are tricky little things that are very common and can cause lots of problems. So it’s really important to know if your child has them and what to do about them. What are pinworms? Pinworms are a parasite that live inside humans and…
Helping your anxious child
Useful tips to help your child manage their feelings during the Covid 19 pandemic or any stressful situation. Times are tough right now no matter who you are. This means it’s tough for our kids too. But that’s no surprise considering how their lives have been…
When food hurts
Food intolerance and what it looks like A food allergy can be very obvious if it involves a rash or breathing problems, but what about behavioural changes, poor sleep or just tummy bloating could these be allergies too? Or are they a food intolerance and what’s the…
Is it a food allergy?
Let’s just say it, preparing food for your child can be stressful. Is there enough protein, enough fibre? Is it nutrient dense? Is it tasty? Will they even eat it? All important questions but to me the most important is, will they have an allergic reaction to it? Food…
3 steps to a healthy gut
We are more bug than human. When I tell kids this they think it’s funny, but it’s true and to me that’s fascinating. What am I referring to? The gut microbiome. The microbiome consists of trillions of bugs (microorganisms) that live in our gut. They’re mainly bacteria…
Should kids take vitamin C?
As the winter chill appears many of you may be reaching for the vitamin C supplements. And now with coronavirus it seems even more necessary. But is this warranted? Does vitamin C help prevent colds and illnesses? And what happens if children are given too much? What…
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
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.
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