Child Health
Essential First Aid Skills for Babies
It’s essential to have basic first aid skills as a parent. The risk of potentially catastrophic complications, such as infection of wounds, can be minimised through prompt and effective first-aid. You should, however, be aware…
What to do if your baby has a fever
A fever is a temperature of over 37.5°C. Fevers are quite common in young children and are usually mild. The normal body temperature for children ranges…
How to ease your baby's teething pain
While it’s true that some babies sail through teething without a care in the world, the majority do suffer from painful gums, as well as diarrhoea and…
How to baby proof your home
Once your baby starts becoming mobile, it’s time to think about making sure your home is safe. There's a wide range of safety equipment available which…
Sleep safety for newborn babies
Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS), more commonly referred to as cot death, is a terrible phenomenon whereby babies die suddenly (usually while sleeping) for no…
Keep your baby safe in the sun
Being pregnant in the heat of summer may be something of an ordeal, but having your baby during the summer does have many advantages – not…
How to Breastfeed a Newborn Baby
Breastfeeding looks very easy and effortless in parenting magazines and TV programs. Those mums never skip a beat in their conversations or daily activities as…
Raising Resilient Children
We all want strong, resilient children. Children that will be able to handle whatever life throws at them and grow stronger by overcoming their challenges.…
The Benefits of Breastfeeding: Is Breast Really Best?
"Oh my, you just HAVE to breastfeed! How dare you consider giving your new baby formula! If you don't nurse, you will never bond with…
Symptoms of ADHD
Attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder, commonly referred to as ADHD, begins in childhood. It's characterized by hyperactivity, inability to focus or concentrate on a particular task, and…
Diagnosis of ADHD
Diagnosing ADHD can be difficult. Most children demonstrate the symptoms of ADHD at some point in their life. Children, by the very nature, are often…
Causes and Treatment of ADHD
No one is sure what causes ADHD. There is some research which indicates that ADHD is caused by genetic differences in brain makeup. Researchers are…