pain relief
What sort of pain relief can your little ones have? How much and when? And what's the best sort of pain relief for different aches and pains? Find out all the answers to these questions and more in our comprehensive guide to pain relief for families.
4 out of 5 parents don't know how to use measuring cups, study finds
Some worrying statistics have come out of a recent study showing 4 out of 5 parents don’t actually know how to use measuring tools...more
Paracetemol during pregnancy linked to behavioural issues in kids
A recent study suggests taking paracetemol while pregnant could lead to behavioural issues in your child when they are older. more
12 tips for helping sick kids sleep
It’s a well-known fact that when a kid is sick they just want their mum. Who can blame them? When I’m sick, I also want...more
How to help kids take their medicine
Mary Poppins seemed to have it sorted when it came to getting kids to take their medicine but surely there has to be a better way...more
Marijuana vaginal suppositories: A new cure for menstrual cramps?
An increasing number of women who suffer from crippling menstrual cramps are turning to marijuana vaginal suppositories to alleviate...more
How to avoid overdosing your kids with medicine
Every year more than 140,000 Australians end up in hospital because of something to do with the medicine they’re taking. It could...more
When medicines do more harm than good
Every day thousands of Australians wake up feeling a bit under the weather. This may be due to a headache, stomach pains or a cold....more
Children will experience pain regularly. They fall over, they get an earache and they cut new teeth. Often, they’ll have a sharp...more
No parent likes to see their child in pain or discomfort – but if the medicine hasn’t worked or, as is often the case, they’re refusing...more
Is your child too sick for school?
At some point in school years, all parents face the tough choice of whether or not to send a sick child to school. In fact, school...more
How to manage pain in school aged children
There can seem to be no end of bumps, bruises, grazes and oopsies with a school-aged child. So what’s the best way to manage...more
Could my baby be sick? How to read your baby's sick signs
When they’re too little to tell you how they’re feeling or what’s hurting, parents have to read some other signs to know if their...more
