CHOOSING THE RIGHT HUMIDIFIER FOR YOUR CHILD
Now that winter is upon is, it’s a good idea to invest in a good…
FACE MASKS IN CHILDREN: HOW SAFE ARE THEY?
If you follow me on social media you would have noticed me going on a…
GUEST POST: DYSREGULATION IN LOCKDOWN
Self-regulation, in a very basic description, involves controlling our behaviour, emotions and thought so that…
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…
COVID-19 In Children – What Do We Know?
As parents we worry a lot about our children’s health and most especially now, with…
THE NOVEL CORONAVIRUS (SARS-CoV-2) EXPLAINED
This new Coronavirus has everyone in a panic. I have received so many messages from…
ARE ESSENTIAL OILS SAFE FOR CHILDREN?
South Africa has joined the new oil boom and you can now readily find doTERRA…
THE BIG SCREEN TIME DEBATE: HOW MUCH IS ENOUGH?
The amount of screen time you should be allowing your little ones is a subject…
Tips To Reduce Springtime Allergies
Are you or your little ones suffering with itchy, watery eyes and excessive sneezing? As…
How Safe Are Teething Gels?
Every baby is different but common symptoms associated with teething include, mild irritability, drooling, low-grade…
IS IT A COLD OR IS IT THE FLU?
Winter is here and so are coughs, colds and flu. Common colds and flu are…
Should Your Child Be Using Fluoride Toothpaste?
Untreated tooth decay in children is one of the most common conditions worldwide, which is…
How To Make The Medicine Go Down
It’s stressful when your kids are sick and even more stressful when they refuse to…
How To Clean A Wound: The Controversy Of Antiseptics
What do you do when your little one scrapes their leg? Do you rush off…
A SIMPLE GUIDE TO BANDAGES
With so many different types of bandages available its easy to get confused with what…
FIRST AID TIPS EVERY MOM SHOULD KNOW
I was recently asked by All4Women to put together my top 10 first aid tips…
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…
PICKING SCABS & POPPING BLISTERS
I remember my mother telling me when I was a little girl that I shouldn’t…
SOUTH AFRICAN CHILD IMMUNISATION SCHEDULE
South Africa offers an extensive child immunisation program. All these vaccines are available at public…
MEDICATIONS FOR PAIN & FEVER IN CHILDREN
There are a wide range of medicines on the market for pain and fever that…