We unpack the most common causes of middle ear infections and the most effective treatments, including how grommets work
childrens health
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
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
What sunscreen is safe for babies (and four other sun care questions answered)
While sunscreen alone doesn’t offer enough protection, it should be an essential part of your sun safety strategy. Here’s how to choose the right type for your family
Growing Pains are Poorly Understood
Growing pains usually affect children between the ages of three and five, and then again in the pre-teen years, though...
Childhood health linked to midlife cognition function
We often hear about how critical someone’s early years are to their health in later life, and a lengthy study from...
COVID and children. What should parents do if their child gets the virus?
Paediatrician, Associate Professor Margie Danchin provides expert advice. Recently the New South Wales Coroner...
Child development milestones
Developmental milestones are things most children can do by a certain age. View the developmental milestones of a child from birth to 24 months.
Accidental poisoning
Children’s curiosity can lead to danger, such as unintentional poisoning.
