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.
What to do when your child says ‘it hurts’
You know it’s not a cold or flu, they don’t have a fever, there are no symptoms presenting, yet they still insist they’re sore....more
Ibuprofen linked to scary new health complications
The discovery is reigniting calls for the over-the-counter medication to be more difficult to purchase in Australia. more
People are very unhappy about today’s ruling on codeine
Things are about to get more painful for people who need painkillers. more
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