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Kids and Teens Health
Cryptosporidiosis: what to know as gastro surges among Australian children
Gastro bug hitting your family? Learn how to manage and prevent this disruptive illness, especially the rise of cryptosporidium.
‘Gentle parenting’ explainer: no rewards, no punishments, no misbehaving kids
The method of gentle parenting: Raise happy, empathetic kids. No rewards, punishments, or time-outs. Learn how to connect and guide your child.
Causes symptoms and treatments of head lice AKA nits
A definitive guide to the causes, symptoms and treatment of head lice, or nits, including video instructions on how to use a nit comb
Middle ear infection and grommets
We unpack the most common causes of middle ear infections and the most effective treatments, including how grommets work
Does mobile phone use reshape adolescent brains?
New research explores the ways checking social media changes the adolescent brain, and the results are intriguing
No silly questions: Hand sanitiser
Can you use hand sanitiser on children? Can you use hand sanitiser to clean a cut? Discover the answer to all your hand hygiene questions
Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) explained
Autism, autism spectrum disorder or ASD is a neurodivergent child development condition that affects the way children develop, learn and relate to the world.
Childhood eczema myths busted
Is eczema contagious? Do moisturisers cause flare-ups? Discover the truth about this often misunderstood condition, and how to treat and manage it at all ages.
Childhood Apraxia of Speech explained
An expert shares what causes Childhood Apraxia of Speech, how to recognise the signs (and differentiate it from other conditions) and treat it
