Signs your child may have sleep apnoea 1 min read
About 15-20 per cent of children snore when they sleep, and others breathe through their mouth rather than their nose. According to Sydney Adventist Hospital paediatric ear nose and throat surgeon, Dr Bill Johnston, these actions can be a sign...
Make sure you don't do this when giving your kids medicine 1 min read
You've probably tried these strategies but experts are warning against them.
Which birth control pill will not cause weight gain? 1 min read
Q: Are you meant to gain weight when you start using hormone-replacing contraceptives, such as the pill or an IUD?
Showing flu symptoms? Here's what you can do 1 min read
7 tips to boost your immune system and fight the common cold and flu.
How often are toddlers sick? 1 min read
Q: How often should I expect a normal, generally healthy toddler to catch a cold? My almost two-year-old has been doing so at a rate of about once a month. Is this normal?
Do this to help your child learn better at school 1 min read
This is why your child needs an eye test.
How to get acne-free skin 1 min read
Acne is an inflammatory reaction in the oil glands of the skin. Hormones, especially androgens (male hormones), cause an increase in the production of oil in these glands (which is why the condition is more prevalent around puberty). These glands...
Autism: Signs and treatment
If you suspect your child may be on the autism spectrum, or if you've recently had a diagnosis, you'll want to watch this interview with Nicole Rogerson, CEO of Autism Australia.
Cold over? You still need to do these 6 things 1 min read
Here's how you can help your baby after a cold.
When should I have a pap smear? 1 min read
Q: When should my daughter start having a pap smear test? Some people have told me only after she has become sexually active while others have said when she hits puberty.