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Ear Infections in Children
Ear infections can be very very painful and distressing for children and parents alike! But interestingly it doesn’t always present this way. There are also different types of ear infections. If you’d like to learn more or have any questions like: Should ear infections be treated with antibiotics? How do I know if their hearing…
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Creating Healthy Eaters
“You are what you eat from your head to your feet” This is absolutely one of my favourite quotes because it’s just so true! What our children eat has a huge impact on their health and well-being including growth, development, sleep, behaviour and mood. Eating calories isn’t enough, it’s about meeting the nutritional requirements…
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10 ways to Build Resilience
The world is a frightening place right now and our children are experiencing all the anxieties and challenges we are. Reports show that Covid has clearly had a negative impact on the mental health across all ages. But even without covid, it’s impossible to protect our children from the ups and downs of life. We…
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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 crowds and taking handfuls of candy out of bowls. Our…
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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 children’s health as a change in growth…
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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 antibacterial hand sanitisers. And this is all…
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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 really important to know what’s normal and when…
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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 actually need us to survive. When I first learnt…
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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 turned upside down. Their schedule of school, activities and…
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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 difference? It’s really important to differentiate between allergies…
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