CONSTIPATION
Constipation in children is often caused by a combination of dietary habits, emotional stress, and lifestyle factors. A low-fibre diet, insufficient water intake, and lack of physical activity are some ...
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COUGHS
Coughs are an extremely common and inevitable part of childhood. They can arise from a variety of triggers, including allergies, viral colds, environmental irritants, or even sudden changes in weather. While ...
FEVERS
Fever, rather than something to be feared, is a vital, intelligent and purposeful healing response, reflecting that your child’s immune system is actively engaged in combating illness, or indeed infection. ...
INFLUENZA
For any parent who has experienced this firsthand (and I am certainly one of them), observing your child contend with the flu and its accompanying symptoms can be profoundly distressing ...
HAY FEVER
Hay fever, medically known as allergic rhinitis, is a common condition that affects many children, often seasonally, but sometimes year-round. It occurs when a child’s immune system overreacts to otherwise harmless substances ...
MOLLUSCUM CONTAGIOSUM
Molluscum contagiosum is a common viral skin infection caused by the molluscum contagiosum virus, which belongs to the poxvirus family. It is generally harmless, but it is contagious and can ...
PANS/PANDAS
PANS and PANDAS develops when the immune system becomes misdirected after an infection or inflammatory event. In a typical infection, the immune system produces antibodies to target and clear away the bacteria ...
PARASITES
Parasites in children are far more common than many parents may realise—and they don’t always show up as worms in the stool. Parasites may be silent, show up as physical ...
PERTUSSIS
First and foremost, if your child is experiencing a persistent high fever that does not settle, and/or any concerning breathing difficulties – it is essential to seek prompt medical evaluation. Pertussis, commonly known ...
SLEEP
Hands up, who has ever had a child, young or older, struggle with sleep? You’re certainly not alone. Sleep challenges are incredibly common at every stage of childhood. And the ...
STRESS
Stress is a temporary response to external pressures like family changes, school or social situations. It can manifest as clinginess, fear, tears, tantrums, trouble sleeping, and physical symptoms such as headaches ...
STREP THROAT
Strep throat is a common childhood illness that can come on quickly and feel quite intense for both child and parent. It is a bacterial infection caused by Group A ...