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CHOOSING THE RIGHT HUMIDIFIER FOR YOUR CHILD

Now that winter is upon is, it’s a good idea to invest in a good…

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FACE MASKS IN CHILDREN: HOW SAFE ARE THEY?

If you follow me on social media you would have noticed me going on a…

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GUEST POST: DYSREGULATION IN LOCKDOWN

Self-regulation, in a very basic description, involves controlling our behaviour, emotions and thought so that…

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Going Viral: Is It COVID-19 Or Is It Something Else?

With COVID-19 following us into winter we are going to have many more other viruses…

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COVID-19 In Children – What Do We Know?

As parents we worry a lot about our children’s health and most especially now, with…

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THE NOVEL CORONAVIRUS (SARS-CoV-2) EXPLAINED

This new Coronavirus has everyone in a panic. I have received so many messages from…

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ARE ESSENTIAL OILS SAFE FOR CHILDREN?

South Africa has joined the new oil boom and you can now readily find doTERRA…

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THE BIG SCREEN TIME DEBATE: HOW MUCH IS ENOUGH?

The amount of screen time you should be allowing your little ones is a subject…

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Tips To Reduce Springtime Allergies

Are you or your little ones suffering with itchy, watery eyes and excessive sneezing? As…

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How Safe Are Teething Gels?

Every baby is different but common symptoms associated with teething include, mild irritability, drooling, low-grade…

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IS IT A COLD OR IS IT THE FLU?

Winter is here and so are coughs, colds and flu. Common colds and flu are…

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Should Your Child Be Using Fluoride Toothpaste?

Untreated tooth decay in children is one of the most common conditions worldwide, which is…

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How To Make The Medicine Go Down

It’s stressful when your kids are sick and even more stressful when they refuse to…

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How To Clean A Wound: The Controversy Of Antiseptics

What do you do when your little one scrapes their leg? Do you rush off…

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A SIMPLE GUIDE TO BANDAGES

With so many different types of bandages available its easy to get confused with what…

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FIRST AID TIPS EVERY MOM SHOULD KNOW

I was recently asked by All4Women to put together my top 10 first aid tips…

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DOES YOUR CHILD NEED A TETANUS SHOT OR NOT?

I’ve had parents often come into the emergency room after their child has taken a…

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PICKING SCABS & POPPING BLISTERS

I remember my mother telling me when I was a little girl that I shouldn’t…

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SOUTH AFRICAN CHILD IMMUNISATION SCHEDULE

South Africa offers an extensive child immunisation program. All these vaccines are available at public…

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MEDICATIONS FOR PAIN & FEVER IN CHILDREN

There are a wide range of medicines on the market for pain and fever that…

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