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The A-Z of common illnesses in school children
Everything you want to know about common illnesses in children - from how to treat them to when you should make the trip to the doctor.
Dr Joanna McMillan
Top 10 immunity boosters for kids
Ward off those winter bugs with Dr Joanna McMillan’s top ten immunity booster super foods for kids.
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When 'normal teen' stuff is a warning sign of illness
When Stacy and Joe Crescitelli's teenage son began growing at a fast pace, sleeping more and thinning out, they didn't think much of it.
When do nightmares and night terrors in kids stop being normal?
Two of the most common causes of night waking in children are night terrors and nightmares. Parents often get them confused but they are different, as is how they should be managed.
Here’s how you beat ‘indestructible’ head lice
With so much use of insecticides against head lice, the development of resistance should almost be expected.
Get your death organised, lawyers and funeral directors warn
It's tough to talk about your own death but this is why you need to give it some thought.
'Boomerang dads' actually have a positive impact on depression in daughters
The findings challenge previous research suggesting that stressful experiences, such as family instability, father absence or the presence of a stepfather, can contribute to adolescent depressive symptoms.
Head lice becoming resistant to most chemical treatments, study says
Head lice have become immune to the most common treatments, new study shows.
Severe picky eating linked to psychiatric problems, finds study
Researchers found that mental health problems became worse as picky eating became more severe. They suggest that rather than taking a "wait and see" approach, care providers should intervene.
Breastfeeding older children might be uncommon – but that doesn't make it wrong
Every so often, an article about a woman breastfeeding her older child, up to the age of five or six, causes a furore, as parents, experts and others debate whether the practice is “healthy” for the child.
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10 signs your children have given you nits
Let me guess…you saw the headline, clicked on the story and then - as you waited for it to load – you scratched your head. How could you not? My head is itching right now, just writing this.
Mum counts down chemo treatments with funny, inspiring photos
Forty-year-old Mum of two, Karen Walsh, was at lunch with friends when she experienced a mild cramp under her ribs.
Six common injuries inflicted on parents thanks to their kids
Roger Federer, the parents of the world hear your pain.
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