Higher intelligence in childhood may be associated with a lower risk of death later in life.
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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.
Congenital diaphragmatic hernia
A congenital diaphragmatic hernia is a birth defect where there is an abnormal hole in the diaphragm, which allows some of the abdominal organs to protrude into the chest.
Baby’s health: the Apgar score
Find out about the Apgar newborn scoring system, the standardised technique that doctors use to determine the health of a baby within 5 minutes of its birth.
Paracetamol for children
The correct dose of paracetamol for a child depends on their weight. Find out about using paracetamol in kids.
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.
