Regular physical activity and limiting sedentary time is important for the health and development of children of all ages. Encouraging kids to be active each d...
Tooth decay is on the rise in Australia, particularly among children. According to the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare (AIHW), 42% of children aged 5...
Short-sightedness is currently the most common global eyesight disorder. It affects both children and adults. Researchers have determined that there are more th...
Unfortunately, winter brings an increase in the risk of coughs and colds, particularly in young children, who have a lower resistance to infection.
Coughs an...
ADHD is a developmental disorder which begins in early childhood. It is estimated to affect one in 20 children in Australia and is more common in boys. In som...
Whether we like it or not, screens are an inevitable part of our daily lives, including the lives of our children. For this reason, it’s important to consider h...
While we don’t really know why, food allergies are on the increase. The Australasian Society of Clinical Immunology and Allergy (ASCIA) estimate that around 1 ...
Once referred to as maturity-onset diabetes, type 2 diabetes is no longer seen only in older adults. Unfortunately, it is now being detected at younger ages, in...
Childhood obesity is a growing problem in Australia, and worldwide. In 2014–15, more than 1 in 4 Australian children (27%) aged 5–17 years were overweight or o...
Prevent harm when administering medicines to children by following these important tips:
Read the medicine labels and packaging every time before giving me...
