skin, teeth and hair
Maybe it's acne, perhaps you've got a query about what it means to have a cleft palate? Whatever it is you need to know about oral health, skin problems and hair issues, we've got all the information and advice you need here.
Why can't we cut back on the sugary drinks we give our kids?
The stats are new but the information isn’t – juice and soft drinks are ruining our kids’ teeth and making them fat. Yet Australia remains in the top 10 countries for guzzling sugar-... more
The best thing you can do when it comes to looking after your children's teeth
New research shows just how essential tooth care is to the health of our kids. more
Dental hygiene: Why is tooth decay on the rise?
Eating on the run and skipping nightly tooth-brushing is leading to a rise in tooth decay among children, a dentist warns. Naomi...more
Help your kids beat the eczema itch
Eczema is becoming more common among our children, but parents can take a few simple steps to fight the symptoms, reports Katrina...more
Good news for parents and the family budget: You won’t be threatened with bankruptcy just because your children need braces, writes...more
My daughter's eczema battle: How we cope
I’ve been battling the ravages of eczema on my daughter’s skin for seven years – and this is what I’ve learned. more
Baby eczema: Everything you need to know
Worried about your baby’s dry, irritated skin? She may have eczema. Here are the signs to look out for and some expert tips...more
Gretel Killeen watches children given the gift of sight
Gretel Killeen has seen some remarkable sights in Pakistan, watching children and adults being given the gift of sight. more
In recent years, parents have been advised more and more often to use sunscreen on their children when they are at the beach, when...more
Managing dermatitis and other inflammatory skin conditions
Having healthy skin is something many of us take for granted – but for the thousands of Australians who suffer from dermatitis-type...more
10 ways to pimple proof your skin
Although there’s no way to prevent acne completely, here are ten tricks you can use to avoid the majority of stubborn acne...more
Babies quite commonly contract eye infections, and they can be very contagious. The good news is they usually respond quickly to...more
