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  • Is it safe to use essential oils on my child?

    Is it safe to use essential oils on my child?

    Babies & Toddlers

    Essential oils are very strong and concentrated, and if used incorrectly on your child they can cause side effects like…

  • The hidden dangers of shopping trolleys and children

    The hidden dangers of shopping trolleys and children

    Kids

    Shopping trolley-related injuries cause substantial paediatric morbidity among children under the age of five, and can be deadly.

  • All about epilepsy in children 

    All about epilepsy in children

    Kids

    Parents, teachers and other adults who care for children should know what the signs of epilepsy are, and what to…

  • Nip your teen’s smoking habit in the butt

    Nip your teen’s smoking habit in the “butt”

    High School

    Young bodies are more sensitive to nicotine, and teens become addicted quicker than adults. If you find your teen smoking,…

  • The top 10 no-nos for your baby

    The top 10 no no’s for your baby

    Babies & Toddlers

    Ensuring your baby is safe is a crucial element of being a parent. You can help keep your baby safe…

  • Can you prevent eating disorders in children?

    Can you prevent eating disorders in children?

    High School

    This week is National Eating Disorders Awareness Week (February 22–28) and the spotlight is on preventing eating disorders in children.

  • The truth about high protein diets and tweens

    The truth about high protein diets and tweens

    Kids

    Tweens and teens are often tempted to follow a high protein diet, but extra protein can be dangerous to your…

  • Why power naps are good for teens

    Why power naps are good for teens

    High School

    Twenty minutes of power napping in the afternoons can provide your teenager with a much-needed boost of energy.

  • Why snacking can be good for your child’s brain

    Why snacking can be good for your child’s brain

    Babies & Toddlers

    Snacks give crucial nutrients that your child requires between meals during a critical period of growth and development.

  • How to talk to your teen about sex

    How to talk to your teen about sex

    High School

    There are things that you can do to create an open dialogue with your teen where they feel safe to…

  • Good news: Today's teens are not in a hurry to grow up!

    Good news: Today’s teens are not in a hurry to grow up!

    High School

    Parents may still marvel at how fast their kids grow up, but research finds that teens are maturing more slowly…

  • Expert advice: Nutrient-dense diets for infants

    Expert advice: Nutrient-dense diets for infants

    Kids

    A baby’s stomach is 10 times smaller than an adult’s, but they need three times more energy, this means offering…

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