Meningitis – Myths and Misconceptions
Meningitis is an inflammation of the membranes around the brain and spinal cord. It is also potentially life threatening, and…
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Meningitis – Myths and Misconceptions
Old Wives’ Tales – True Or Not?
The latest generation of myths surrounding mothering.
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Old Wives’ Tales – True Or Not?
Sticking to your baby’s vaccination schedule
These are scary times. So, many parents are choosing to keep their babies and children home, even if it means…
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Sticking to your baby’s vaccination schedule
Sun and Water Safety
Ensure your family stays happy and safe while enjoying the summer sun with these handy sun and water safety tips
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Sun and Water Safety
How to Boost Your Immune System
Stress and change often bring the beginning of tummy bugs, unexpected colds, migraines and other nasties in children and adults alike. As does the return to school and the classroom.
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How to Boost Your Immune System
MISTAKES PEOPLE MAKE WHEN WEARING A MASK
As the nationwide lockdown is eased, people are venturing back out to work, school and the shops. However, with the…
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MISTAKES PEOPLE MAKE WHEN WEARING A MASK
WHAT IS CRECHE SYNDROME?
Creche syndrome refers to an ongoing cycle of colds, sniffles and more serious illnesses when young children are infected at…
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WHAT IS CRECHE SYNDROME?
WHY IS MY CHILD SO SHORT?
Why is my child the shortest in the class. A slowing of growth can be noticed from around age two, it’s usually diagnosed when children start school and their height is compared to others their age, or at puberty when short children can become self-conscious, or subjected to teasing.
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WHY IS MY CHILD SO SHORT?
BACK TO SCHOOL OR HOMESCHOOLING STRESS MANAGEMENT
The COVID-19 pandemic has presented unchartered territory for everyone to navigate. For parents, the territory has come fraught with uncertainty, frustration and worry. Whether you decide to send your child back to school or you choose to homeschool for the remainder of the year, here's how to deal with the stress.
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BACK TO SCHOOL OR HOMESCHOOLING STRESS MANAGEMENT
ALLERGIES: WHEN FOOD BITES BACK
Many children suffer from food allergies, but they can be managed
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ALLERGIES: WHEN FOOD BITES BACK