Many parents find meal times with toddlers a challenge. Get some tips on feeding your toddler.
Kids and Teens Health
Adolescents: advice for parents
Adolescence is often a difficult time for parent and child. Get some tips on parenting adolescents.
Video: What concerns young Australians most?
A recent survey by Mission Australia has revealed mental health concerns were foremost of the most important issues concerning young Australians.
Bullying
By being aware of the signs of bullying and knowing the best ways to tackle the problem, you can help your child deal with bullying before it gets out of hand.
Fever
A fever is when the body temperature rises above normal. Find out about taking a temperature, how to treat a fever, and when to see your doctor.
Dyslexia in children
Dyslexia is a common language-based learning disorder that makes it difficult for children to read, write and spell. It is not caused by a lack of intelligence or unwillingness to learn.
Bowed legs
Bowed legs – where the legs bend outwards at the knees – is common in childhood. Bowed legs usually disappear by the age of 3.
Seizures: first aid
Find out how to help someone who is having a seizure with this first aid information on seizures. Plus, learn when to call an ambulance.
Video: Ruptured knees on the rise in kids
Knee injuries have risen dramatically in Australian children. Dr Caroline West explains what an ACL injury is, and how many ACL injuries could have been prevented with specific exercises called neuromuscular agility training.
Glue ear balloon treatment avoids surgery
Children over 4 with glue ear could now be treated with a simple non-surgical option involving blowing up a nasal balloon.
