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  • What parents need to know about meningitis B

    What parents need to know about meningitis B

    Babies & Toddlers

    Meningitis is a devastating disease with a high case fatality rate among children and leading to serious long-term complications.

  • Why should you include dairy in your child's lunch box?

    Why should you include dairy in your child’s lunch box?

    High School

    Giving your child portions of dairy in their school lunch boxes daily, contributes to healthier bones and their overall health.

  • Kids and their bones: A guide for parents

    Kids and their bones: A guide for parents

    Babies & Toddlers

    Did you know your child’s bones develop and grow from birth until early adulthood? Calcium ‘feeds’ your child’s bones and…

  • Is it necessary for babies to crawl?

    Is it necessary for babies to crawl?

    Babies & Toddlers

    To help your baby succeed at crawling start with exposing them to tummy time while playing at an early age.

  • Play lays the foundation for building happy families

    Play lays the foundation for building happy families

    Kids

    Parents agree that play has clear benefits for families, such as strengthening family bonds and improving family wellbeing.

  • Financial planning for your child’s special needs

    Financial planning for your child’s special needs

    Kids

    As the new year rolls in parents may find themselves having to fork out more for their children’s schooling than…

  • Making New Year resolutions with your children

    Making New Year’s resolutions with your children

    Babies & Toddlers

    New Year's resolutions aren't just for adults! Here are some tips to help your children make achievable goals for the…

  • What to do if your child is stung by a bluebottle

    What to do if your child is stung by a bluebottle

    Babies & Toddlers

    Blue bottle sting fatalities are extremely rare. However, as with any venomous encounter, some children are vulnerable to severe reactions.

  • Help your child deal with Christmas gift disappointment

    Help your child deal with Christmas gift disappointment

    Babies & Toddlers

    Even though the true meaning of Christmas is not in the gifts, a large emphasis is often placed on what's…

  • The dangers of sharenting

    The dangers of sharenting

    Kids

    Read on to learn more about sharenting and ways parents can use social media responsibly when it comes to their…

  • Boy having asthma attack outdoors on spring day

    Childhood asthma – avoiding triggers

    Babies & Toddlers

    In childhood asthma, the lungs and airways become easily inflamed when exposed to certain triggers, such as inhaling pollen.

  • All about heat stroke and heat exhaustion in children

    All about heat stroke and heat exhaustion in children

    Babies & Toddlers

    Children are more susceptible to heat exhaustion and heat stroke, so parents must always take precautions to avoid heat-related conditions.

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