Although more obvious in children, we all experience boredom at some time. Adults usually ignore it and move on, but prolonged boredom should not be ignored. Find out how to make boredom work for you.
Kids and Teens Health
Video: Dental care – Dr Golly
Dr Golly talks teeth. How best to care for your child's baby teeth and adult teeth and what to do in the case of a tooth injury, such as when a tooth is knocked out.
Children’s foot health
Tips for taking care of your child`s feet. Information about babies' and toddlers' feet, walking, normal development and problems, choosing shoes and more.
Video: Are headphones harming children’s hearing?
There’s a link between listening to music on headphones and high-frequency hearing loss in children.
Video: Asthma – Dr Golly
Asthma is caused by excessive narrowing of the small airways within our lungs, as well as the overproduction of mucus. Let’s jump to the whiteboard and take a look at the lungs – and exactly what happens when asthma decides to attack.
Knock knees
Knock knees (genu valgum) is common in young children. The legs usually straighten as the child grows.
Video: In-toeing – Dr Golly
In-toeing, when the feet turn inwards when walking, is an extremely common finding in children, so it’s useful to know when to relax and wait for your child to grow out of it, and when to have them seen by a specialist.
Video: Constipation – Dr Golly
Constipation affects 1 in 4 children. If your child has infrequent, hard, large and difficult to pass stools then your child is constipated.
Video: Concussion – Dr Golly
Concussion is one of the most common concerns for parents of sport-loving children and adolescents. And the burning question, of when it’s ok to return to play again.
Video: Choking – Dr Golly
One of the most frightening things that can happen to your child is choking. Dr Golly explains how best to prevent choking episodes and what to do if your child begins to choke.
