ADHD (Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder) is a common neuro-developmental condition that affects how a child pays attention, regulates activity level and manages impulses. It is not caused by bad parenting or lack ...

Anxiety is increasingly common in children due to a current mix of environmental, psychological and social factors, and can show itself in many different ways including: fear of separation, social and/or ...

Colds in childhood are common viral infections that cause mild but oh so bothersome symptoms! Kids pick up the virus from a variety of places where they come into close contact with ...

As every parent will likely know coughs are very common in childhood. Coughs can be caused by allergies, colds, irritants, or even changes in weather. While most coughs are mild ...

Fever is a healthy sign that your child’s immune system is actively responding to illness. When the body detects an invader – a virus or bacteria, it raises the internal ...

Hay fever, also known as allergic rhinitis, is a common allergic condition that affects many children. It occurs when a child’s immune system overreacts to allergens, usually from pollen (from trees, grasses, or ...

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 ...

Hands up, who has ever had a child—young or older—struggle with sleep? You’re definitely not alone; sleep challenges are incredibly common at all stages of childhood. Sleep, for children is ...

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 ...

Stomach bugs, often caused by viral gastroenteritis, are very common in children. The good news is that in most cases, these symptoms are short-lived and can be managed at home ...

A urinary tract infection (UTI) is when bacteria enter and grow in the urinary tract—typically in the bladder or urethra, and sometimes reaching the kidneys. UTIs are common in children, especially younger children, and can cause discomfort ...