Children with low motor skills found to have poorer health-related fitness measures.
eating disorders
Juvenile chronic arthritis
Juvenile chronic arthritis or juvenile idiopathic arthritis (JIA) is long-term joint inflammation (arthritis) in children. The main symptom is having painful joints for no obvious reason.
Special diets for autism lack evidence
Parents of children with autism often try dietary changes or supplements to help improve the condition but a new review concludes that there is little solid evidence that any work.
Otitis media in children
Otitis media (middle ear infection) is a common childhood illness causing earache and fever. It usually gets better quickly with pain relievers but sometimes antibiotics are needed.
Simple rules for child-rearing
10 useful rules to bringing up children.
Childhood smarts a healthy trait
Higher intelligence in childhood may be associated with a lower risk of death later in life.
Video: Are headphones harming children’s hearing?
There’s a link between listening to music on headphones and high-frequency hearing loss in children.
Knock knees
Knock knees (genu valgum) is common in young children. The legs usually straighten as the child grows.
Healthy diet for children
The average child's diet now gets over 40% of kilojoules from junk foods and drinks. Find out how to encourage better food choices.
Healthy eating and toddlers
Many parents find meal times with toddlers a challenge. Get some tips on feeding your toddler.
