health - prep schooler

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We look at which essential vitamins and minerals your children need as they grow

A teacher explains why many children in the pre-primary years are having physiotherapy and occupational therapy

Heavy School Bags

Weighty school bags are more than just a pain in the neck (or back), they could cause long-term spinal damage

Tummy Trouble

Mummy-my-tummy-is-sore is a common refrain heard the world over. We look at some of the reasons and the cures for a sore stomach

With 22 million children in the world under the age of five classified as overweight, parents must confront the causes of childhood obesity

There is no cure for growing pains, the painful childhood condition that baffles parents, but there are treatments to alleviate the discomfort

Growing Up Too Soon

What would happen if, at the tender age of eight, puberty interrupted your child’s carefree years? Here’s how to understand precocious puberty

Parents can help their children achieve good posture from a young age and avoid unnecessary spinal tension with a few helpful tips

Hearing that your child might benefit from occupational therapy is not easy, but it might be exactly what they need

Parents should be aware of the facts about this multi-faceted and sometimes fatal disease, but health authorities claim there is no need for panic

Thursday 23 February