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...
Is the dinner table a scene of tears and tantrums? It’s normal for toddlers to go through a stage of fussy eating - it’s all part of their development and a way of asserting their independence. The good news is that most children will become less fussy as they get older....
Puberty is when your child changes to become an adolescent. It involves: sexual organ development such as breasts, menstruation (periods), larger penis and test...
