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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...